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Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Mercer, J.L., Dicianno, B.E., Wolfe, E., & Fitzgerald, S.G. (2004). Body Mass Index and its Limitations on Functional Wheelchair Propulsion. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Schwid, S., Boninger, M.L., & Ambrosio, F. (2004). The Effect of Mobility Device Use on Strength, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. In Proceedings of the 19th Japanese Conference on the Advancement of Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology (RESJA Conference), (pp. 217-218).Sapporo, Japan.
Koontz, A.M., Nogan, S., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Triolo, R.J., & Yang, Y.S. (2004). Activation of the Trunk Muscles during Wheelchair Propulsion. In Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS).Bournemouth, UK.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R., Souza, A.L., Ambrosio, F., & Wolf, E. (2003). Causes and Alleviation of Repetitive Strain Injuries Among Wheelchair Users. In Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome.University of York, UK.
Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Wolf, E., Yang, Y.S., & Dobson, A. (2003). Technical Contributions to Wheelchairs that Improve Outcomes. In Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome.University of York, UK.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Impink, B.G. (2003). Median & ulnar nerve function related to wrist range of motion during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Yang, Y.S. (2003). The effect of hand contact speed on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Tharakeshwarappa, N., & Towers, T. (2003). Finite element model of the shoulder joint during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Chaves, E., Garber, S., & Williams, A.L. (2003). Clinical evaluation of a wheelchair mounted robotic arm. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Impink, B.G., Boninger, M.L., & Ebihara, K. (2003). Kinetic analysis of wheelchair propulsion for various surfaces and ramp conditions. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Ebihara, K., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Impink, B.G. (2003). Temporal characteristics of real-world wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 2003 American Society Biomechanics Conference.Toledo, OH.
Yang, Y.S., Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2003). The effect of hand contact acceleration on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the 2003 American Society Biomechanics Conference.Toledo, OH.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Baldwin, M.A. (2002). Braking kinetics in wheelchair propulsion: Evaluation of a new ergonomic pushrim. In Proceedings of the 3rd National VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference,.Washington D.C.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Ma, L. (2002). Gender difference in the segmental power and energy of manual wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Dicianno, B.E., & Towers, J.T. (2002). Propulsion work and power differences in wheelchair users with greater evidence of shoulder pathology at follow-up. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Towers, J.T., & Ma, L. (2002). Segmental power during propulsion in wheelchair users with greater evidence of shoulder injury overtime. In IV World Congress of Biomechanics Conference.Calgary, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Souza, A., Fay, B., & Ambrosio, F. (2002). A Fatigue Analysis During Wheelchair Propulsion In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Souza, A., Fay, B., & Ambrosio, F. (2002). A Biomechanical Analysis of Wheelchair Propulsion in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. In Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting.Chicago, IL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Souza, A.L., & Kim, S.J. (2002). Wheelchair braking biomechanics. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North Americ 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Yang, Y.S., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2002). Trunk movement adaptations during wheelchair propulsion at two speeds and load conditions. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Cohn, E., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Panchang, S. (2001). Accessibility of Rehabilitation Web Pages Using Jaws And Bobby. In Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Annual Meeting.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2001). The role of the shoulder during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Seventeenth International Seating Symposium, (pp. 45-46).Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Fay, B.T., & Deitzer, J. (2001). Scapula orientation in a virtual wheelchair push. In ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 13(2), (p. 139).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Fay, B.T. (2001). Considering gender differences in manual wheelchair propulsion kinetics: Use of a pushrim force ratio. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 277-279).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Collins, J., & Guo, S. (2001). Techniques of data collection from two SMARTWheels. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 274-276).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Ma, L. (2001). Mechanical energy change within the segments of upper extremity during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 307-309).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Souza, A.L. (2001). Predicting scapula orientation in wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference.Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Souza, A.L. (2001). Comparison of pushrim kinetics between four different manual wheelchair pushrim conditions. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 221-223).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Towers, J.D., & Dicianno, B.E. (2001). Wheelchair propulsion forces and MRI evidence of shoulder injury. In Abstracts of the Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting.Hilton Head, SC.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Collins, J.D., Cooper, R.A., & Songfeng, G. (2000). Visual frequency feedback and its effect on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2000 Annual Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Relating shoulder joint forces and range of motion during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society Biomechanics.Chicago, IL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Fitzgerald, S.F. (2000). Prevention and Treatment of Repetitive Strain Injuries Among Manual Wheelchair Users. In Proceedings APEC Workshop on Technology with Humanistic Concerns for Disabilities, (pp. 99-110).Taipei, Taiwan.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Gender differences in the kinetic features of manual wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society Biomechanics.Chicago, IL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Baldwin, M.A., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Maximum contraction measurement at the wrist. In Proceedings of the 2nd National Department of VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference, (p. 142).Washington, D.C.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Baldwin, M.A. (2000). Shoulder joint forces and moments during two speeds of wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2000 Annual Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Gender-based anthropometric differences of manual wheelchair users. In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Fay, B.T., Boninger, M.L., & Souza, A.L. (2000). A kinetic analysis of propulsion patterns in manual wheelchair users. In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Souza, A.L., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Fay, B.T., & Cooper, R.A. (2000). Classification of stroke patterns in manual wheelchair users. In ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 12(2), (p. 155).Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., & Cooper, R.A. (1999). Comparison of manual wheelchairs, using ANSI/RESNA standards. In Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Seating Symposium.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Baldwin, M.A., & Towers, J. (1999). Wheelchair propulsion forces and MRI evidence of shoulder impairment. In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Society Biomechanics.Pittsburgh, PA.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., O’Connor, T.J., Baldwin, M.A., & Dvorznak, M.J. (1999). Calculation of work and power during wheelchair propulsion of individuals with paraplegia. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1999 Annual Conference.Long Beach, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). EMG activity of wrist muscles during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of BMES & EMBS.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). Comparison of side-to-side wheelchair propulsion forces using an ARMA modeling technique. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1999 Annual Conference.Long Beach, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). Relating wheelchair setup to propulsion biomechanics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1999 Annual Conference.Long Beach, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Baldwin, M.A., & Fay, B.T. (1999). Wrist flexor muscle activity during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 2nd National VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference -“The Next Generation”.Washington D.C.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Baldwin, M.A., & Fay, B.T. (1999). Wrist kinematics and indicators of carpal tunnel syndrome during manual wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of BMES & EMBS, (p. 108).Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). Comparison of propulsion kinetics and forearm EMG between two wheelchair pushrim designs. In Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of BMES & EMBS, (p. 105).Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Baldwin, M.A. (1998). Effect of vinyl coated pushrims on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1998 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., O’Connor, T.J., Baldwin, M.A., & Shimada, S.D. (1998). Biomechanical comparison of wheelchair basketball players and non-basketball players. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1998 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.