R. Cooper

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Propulsion patterns and pushrim biomechanics in manual wheelchair propulsion.
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We classify propulsive stroke patterns of manual wheelchair users and determine if different patterns of propulsion lead to different biomechanics. Expand
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Shoulder joint kinetics and pathology in manual wheelchair users.
BACKGROUND Manual wheelchair users rely heavily on their upper limbs for independent mobility which likely leads to a high prevalence of shoulder pain and injury. The goal of this study was to… Expand
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Pushrim biomechanics and injury prevention in spinal cord injury: recommendations based on CULP-SCI investigations.
Over 50 percent of manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) are likely to develop upper-limb pain and injury. The majority of studies related to pain have implicated wheelchair… Expand
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Research on physical activity and health among people with disabilities: a consensus statement.
Research is required to advance the understanding of issues related to the effect of physical activity on health and disease prevention among people with disabilities. This report is the result of a… Expand
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Wheelchair pushrim kinetics: body weight and median nerve function.
OBJECTIVES Individuals who use manual wheelchairs are at high risk for median nerve injury and subsequent carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). To gain a better understanding of the mechanism behind CTS in… Expand
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Manual wheelchair pushrim biomechanics and axle position.
OBJECTIVE The biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion have been linked to upper extremity injury. Specifically, prior studies have correlated increased median nerve dysfunction with increasing… Expand
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How many people would benefit from a smart wheelchair?
Independent mobility is important, but some wheelchair users find operating existing manual or powered wheelchairs difficult or impossible. Challenges to safe, independent wheelchair use can result… Expand
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Quantification of Activity During Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games: A Pilot Study
To date, no published data exists on distances and speeds traveled by rugby or basketball players during game play. The purpose of this study was to provide quantitative information of selected… Expand
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Pushrim forces and joint kinetics during wheelchair propulsion.
OBJECTIVE To investigate pushrim forces and joint kinetics during wheelchair propulsion and to discuss the differences between inexperienced and experienced wheelchair users. DESIGN Cohort study.… Expand
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Shoulder kinematics and kinetics during two speeds of wheelchair propulsion.
The primary objective of this study was to examine the kinematics and kinetics of the shoulder during wheelchair propulsion at a slow and moderate speed. Twenty-seven individuals with paraplegia… Expand
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