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Rory A. Cooper
Researcher at University of Pittsburgh
Publications - 592
Citations - 15016
Rory A. Cooper is an academic researcher from University of Pittsburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Wheelchair & Poison control. The author has an hindex of 62, co-authored 578 publications receiving 13799 citations. Previous affiliations of Rory A. Cooper include University of Pennsylvania & University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Propulsion patterns and pushrim biomechanics in manual wheelchair propulsion
Michael L. Boninger,Aaron L. Souza,Rory A. Cooper,Shirley G. Fitzgerald,Alicia M Koontz,B T Fay +5 more
TL;DR: The semicircular motion of propulsion displayed characteristics consistent with reduced repetition and more efficient propulsion, which may reduce trauma to the upper extremities and Clinicians should consider training individuals in this propulsion style.
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Wheelchair pushrim kinetics: body weight and median nerve function.
TL;DR: This study found subject weight to be related to pushrim forces and median nerve function and it may be possible to prevent median nerve injury in manual wheelchair users.
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Shoulder joint kinetics and pathology in manual wheelchair users.
Jennifer L Mercer,Michael L. Boninger,Alicia M Koontz,Dianxu Ren,Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson,Rory A. Cooper +5 more
TL;DR: Specific joint forces and moments were related to measures of shoulder pathology, which may indicate a need to reduce the overall force required to propel a wheelchair in order to preserve upper limb integrity.
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Manual wheelchair pushrim biomechanics and axle position
TL;DR: Specific biomechanical parameters known to correlate with median nerve injuries were found to be related to axle position relative to the shoulder and can improve propulsion biomechanics and likely reduce the risk of injury.
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Sensor technology for smart homes
TL;DR: More evidence on the appropriateness, usefulness, and cost benefits analysis of sensor technologies for smart homes is necessary before these sensors should be widely deployed into real-world residential settings and successfully integrated into everyday life and health care services.