Student
Scientific Paper Competition Awards
-
2013 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Honorable Mention
Papers:
- Eric Sinagra
Human Engineering Research Lab
Development of a Sidewalk Roughness Measurement
Tool
- Michelle Hoogwout
Beneficial Designs
Repeatibility
of a Procedure for Measuring Color Contrast on Products, Including Fitness
Equipment
- Chung-Ying Tsai
Human Engineering Research Lab
The
Effects of Wheelchair Orientation on Upper Limb Biomechanics for a Commode
Transfer
- Finalists:
- Shivayogi Hiremath, Matthew
Hannan
University of
Pittsburgh
Christopher
Okonkwo
Norfolk State
University
Validation of a Gyroscope Based
Wheel Rotation Monitor for Manual Wheelchair Users
- Elham Dolatabadi
University of Toronto
Bahak
Taati
Toronto Rehab
A Markerless Motion Tracking Approach to Understand Changes in
Gait and Balance: A Case Study
- Nathan Hogahoom
University of Pittsburgh
Brad
Fullerton
Texas Prolotherapy
Austin
Laura Rice
University of Illinois
Michelle
Oyster
HERL-VA Pittsburgh
Healthcare
Ultrasound Changes, Pain, and
Pathology in Shoulder Tendons after Repeated Wheelchair
Transfers
- Yu-Kuang WLI, Hsin-Yi
Liu
Human Engineering Research
Lab
Josh Brown, Annmarie Kelleher, Hongwu
Wang
University of
Pittsburgh
A Smartphone Application for
Improving Powered Seat Functions Usage: A Preliminary Test
- Karen Meess
University of Rochester
Chung-Ying
Tsai
Human Engineering Research
Lab
Trunk Movement in Different Seated Pivot
Wheelchair Transfer Techniques
2012 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Honorable Mention
Papers:
- Iris M.-K. Hsu, Chandrasekaran
Jayaraman, Shawna Culp, Ian M. Rice, Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, Jacob J.
Sosnoff
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
Variability and Complexity of
Shoulder Motion during Wheelchair Propulsion
- Hervens Jeannis, Bambi Brewer, Emily
Eckel
University of
Pittsburgh
Preliminary Investigation of an
Instrumented Glove for In-Home Hand Therapy
- Hyun Ka
University at Pittsburgh
Effectiveness of Morse code as an Alternative Control Method for
Powered Wheelchair Navigation
- Chung-Ying Tsai, MS; Padmaja Kankipati,
MS; Claire Hoelmer; Alicia M. Koontz, PhD, RET
University of Pittsburgh
The Feet
Free Moment and Ground Reaction Force in Wheelchair Transfer: A Pilot
Study
- Winning Papers:
- Lori Berends, OTS; Yun Chung, OTS;
Lorraine Beebe, OTS; Marissa Hardcastle, OTS
Misercordia University
ScreenDoors
2000 Versus Windows 7's Built-in On-Screen Keybaord: Speed and
Accuracy
- Genevieve M. Jerome, BE; Alicia M.
Koontz, PhD, RET; Maria L. Toro, MS; Rory A. Cooper, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
The
Impact of Transfer Setup on Hand Positioning during Independent
Transfers
- Yen-Sheng Lin, MS; Alicia Koontz, PhD,
RET, Lynn Worobey, BS; Michael Boninger, MD
University of Pittsburgh
Effect of
Muscle Fatiguing Tasks on SUBacromial Space in Manual Wheelchair
Users
- Lynn Worobey, BS; Michelle Oyster, MS;
Jon Pearlman, PhD; Maria Toro Hernandez, MS; Michael L. Boninger,
MD
University of Pittsburgh
Increases in Wheelchair Repairs, Breakdowns, and Adverse
Consequences for People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
2011 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Honorable Mention
Papers:
- Brian Leung and Tom
Chau
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical
Engineering
University of
Toronto
Character Stroke-Based Text Entry for a
Child with Cerebral Palsy and Low Vision
- Elaine Lu, Rosalie Wang, Jennifer
Boger, Debbie Hebert, and Alex Mihailidis
Department of Occupational Science & Occupational
Therapy
University of Toronto & Toronto Rehab
Institute
Development of a Rehabilitation
Robot: National Differences in Therapist Practice
- Pooja Viswanathan, Parnian Alimi, James
Little, Alan Mackworth, and Alex Mihailidis
University of British Columbia & University of
Toronto
Navigation Assistance for Intelligent
Wheelchairs
- Winning Papers:
- Larry R. Crichlow, Geoff R. Fernie,
Jennifer L. Campos, and Peter R. Grant
iDAPT,
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
University of
Toronto
A Full Motion Manual Wheelchair
Simulator for Rehabilitation Research
- Shivayogi Hiremath and Dan
Ding
Human Engineering Research
Laboratories
University of
Pittsburgh
Predicting Energy Expenditure of
Manual Wheelchair Users Using a Wearable Device
- Tuck-Voon How, MASc; Rosalie Wang, PhD;
and Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng
Intelligent
Assistive Technology and Systems Lab
University of
Toronto
Clinical Evaluation of the Intelligent
Wheelchair System
- Maria Toro, Alicia Koontz, and Rory
Cooper
Human Engineering Research
Laboratories
University of
Pittsburgh
The Impact of Transfer Setup on the
Performance of Independent Transfers: Preliminary Results
- Charles Vukotich, BME; Mary Jo Geyer,
PT, PhD; and Frank Erdeljac, CPO
School of
Engineering & School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Use of a
Laser Scanning System to Measure Limb Volume in Chronic Edema
2010 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Honorable Mention
Papers:
- Maria Toro
University of Pittsburgh
Independent Wheelchair Transfer: A Systematic Literature Review
- Adriana Chacon
University of
South Florida
Evaluation of the RT3 Tri-axial
Accelerometer to Measure Physical Activity in Manual Wheelchair Users with
Spinal Cord Injury
- Padmaja Kankipati
University of Pittsburgh
Lower
Extremity Weight Bearing during Three Lateral Level Wheelchair
Transfer
- Katie Ewing
University of Michigan - Transportation Research
Institute
Locations and Adjustment Ranges of
Shoulder-Belt Upper Anchor Points Needed to Optimize Belt Fit on
Wheelchair-Seated Students
- Hsin-Yi Liu
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
University of Pittsburgh
User
Preferences for Animation and Speech Properties: A Survey Study for Developing
a Smart Reminder to Facilitate Wheelchair Power Seat Function Usage
- Winning Papers:
- Shivayogi Hiremath
University of Pittsburgh
Evaluation of Activity Monitors in Estimating Energy Expenditure
in Manual Wheelchair Users
- Sharon Sonenblum
Georgia Institute of Technology
Blood Flow & Pressure Changes that Occur with
Tilt-in-Space
- Kevin Toosi
University of Pittsburgh
Investigation of Median Nerve Entrapments in Veterans with Major
Limb Amputation
- Yi-Ting Tzen
University of Pittsburgh
Effectiveness of Local Fast and Slow Cooling on Pressure Induced
Reactive Hyperemia (RH) in Adult Human Participants
- Marc Nungester
University of
Toledo
Development of a Collapsible Wheelchair
with Detachable Components
2009 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Honorable Mention
Paper:
- Elizabeth Timcho, Jennifer Collinger,
and Alicia Koontz
Human Engineering Research
Laboratories
Michael Turkovich,
MS
University of Pittsburgh
Effects of Surface and Speed on Biomechanics Variable during
Steady-State Wheelchair Propulsion
- Winning Papers:
- Michael Turkovich, MS; Linda van
Roosmalen; Doug Hobson; and Erik Porach
University of Pittsburgh
Preliminary Assessment of Wheelchair Securement Systems in a Large
Accessible Transit Vehicle
- Hongwu Wang, MS; Benjamin Salatin, BS;
Garrett G. Grindle, MS; Dan Ding, PhD; and Rory Cooper, PhD
University of Pittsburgh and Highland Drive VA Medical
Center
Real-time Slip Detection and Traction
Control of Electrical Powered Wheelchairs
- Eric Brindle, BSE Student; Dany Gagnon;
and Alicia Koontz
University of
Pittsburgh
Is Upper Limb Muscular Demand
Different between Wheelchair Transfers from the Preferred Versus Non-Preferred
Side?
- Nahom Beyene, MSEng; Rory Cooper; and
Aaron Steinfeld
University of
Pittsburgh
Driving Status and the Inner Drive
for Community Mobility and Participation: A Survey of People with Disabilities
and Senior Citizens from Support Groups in New Delhi, India
- Padmaja Kankipati, MS; Alicia Koontz;
Michael Boninger; and Yen Lin
University of
Pittsburgh
Hand and Shoulder Joint Kinetic
Analysis of Three Types of Lateral Wheelchair Transfers
2008 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Honorable Mention
Papers:
- Vishnu Ambur
Georgia Institute of Technology
Accelerometry-Based Classification of Wheelchair Propulsion
Patterns Using Machine Learning Techniques
- Edvier
Cabassa-Miranda
University of Puerto Rico -
Mayaguez Campus
Development and Testing of a
New Drop-Off Detection System for Powered Wheelchairs
- Shivayogi Hiremath,
BS
University of Pittsburgh
Estimating Temporal Parameters of Wheelchair Propulsion Based on
Hand Acceleration
- Sheryll Sison, BS
University of Louisville
Wheelchair Ingress/Egress Activities in Large Accessible Transit
Vehicles
- Michael Turkovich
University of Pittsburgh
The
Effect of Shoulder Position on Pushrim Forces during Overground Manual
Wheelchair Propulsion
- Winning Papers:
- Dany Gagnon, PhD,
PT
University of Pittsburgh
Do Stroke Characteristics Change During a High-Intensity
12-minutes Corridor Wheelchair Propulsion Test in Experienced Manual Wheelchair
Users?
- Padmaja Kankipati,
MS
University of Pittsburgh
Shoulder Joint Loading for Three Types of Lateral Wheelchair
Transfers
- Amol Karmarkar, MS
University of Pittsburgh
Monitoring Wheelchair-Related Physical Activities in Older Adults
in Nursing Care Facilities
- Ana Souza, MS
University of Pittsburgh
Impact
and Usage of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair among Individuals with
Tetraplegia
- Hongwu Wang, MS
University of Pittsburgh
Influence
of Gripping Moments during Wheelchair Propulsion on Natural
Surfaces
2007 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Winning Papers:
- Sean Bennett
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre - Dalhousie
University
Wheelchair Curb-Climbing: Randomized
Controlled Comparison of Highly Structured and Conventional Training
Methods
- Erin E. Mishey
Human
Engineering Research Laboratories - University of Pittsburgh
The GAMECycle Exercise System: Feature Improvement
- Zdravko Salipur
Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention (iRAP) Laboratory -
University of Louisville
Wheelchair Tiedown and
Occupant Restraint System Loading Associated with an Adult Manual ANSI WC19
Transit Wheelchair with a Seated 50th percentile ATD Exposed to Rear
Impact
- Brooke A. Slavens
Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center - Marquette
University
Dynamic Model of the Upper
Extremities for Rehabilitation Analysis of Crutch-Assisted Gait in Children
with Myelomeningocele
- Michelle L. Sporner
Human Engineering Research Laboratories - University of
Pittsburgh
Psychosocial Impact for Individuals
with Disabilities: Do Service Dogs Help?
2005 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Winning Papers:
- David Algood, MS
Human Engineering Laboratory
Effect of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the
Functional Capabilities of Individuals with Tetraplegia
- Fabrisia Ambrosio, MPT,
MS
Human Engineering Research
Laboratories
A Model-Based Criterion for
Assessing Appropriateness of Wheelchair Setup
- Gina Ord, OTS
Colorado State University
Website
Usability: Evaluation to Accommodate the Needs of Individuals with Traumatic
Brain Injury
- Yusheng Yang, MA
Human Engineering Laboratory
Influence of Gripping Moments on Mechanical Efficiency of
Wheelchair Propulsion
- Emily Zipfel, BFA
Human Engineering Laboratory
Design and Development of a Manual Wheelchair for
India
2004 - Sponsored by The Paralyzed
Veterans of America
- Winning Papers:
- Krista L. Best, MSc
Efficacy of the Wheelchair Skills Training Program for
Community-Based Manual Wheelchair Users
- Jong Bae Kim, BA
A Virtual Reality Telerehabilitation System for Analyzing
Accessibility of the Built Environment: A Feasibility Test
- Jennifer L. Mercer,
BSE
Effect of Weight on Wheelchair
Propulsion over Various Surfaces
- Katherine Ashley
Rotko
Injury to Wheelchair Users as a
Result of Loading and Unloading from a Motor Vehicle
- Yusheng Yang, MA
Start-Up Propulsion Biomechanics Using a Prototype Ergonomic
Pushrim
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