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BIOGRAPHICAL
Rosemarie Cooper Business Address: University of Pittsburgh
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences &
UPMC Center for Assistive Technology
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
TEL: (412) 647-1315
FAX: (412) 647-1322
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Undergraduate
1992/94 Calif. State University, Sacramento BA, International Business
1995/96 Community College of Allegheny County Pre-reqs: MPT-Program
Graduate
1996/98 University of Pittsburgh Master Physical Therapy
(MPT)
APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS
1982- 1984 Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge, Front Office Clerk
San Luis Obispo, CA
1984-1989 Wells Fargo Bank. Customer Service
San Luis Obispo, CA Representative
1989- 1994 Wells Fargo Bank, Crossroads Office Customer Service Rep./
Sacramento, CA Purchase Merchant
Teller,
Summer 1995 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Research Associate
Division of Physical Medicine & Rehab
6/1998-12/2000 UPMC Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapist
Pittsburgh, PA
12/ 2000-08/2005 Human Engineering Research Laboratories
(HERL) Clinical Instructor,
Clinical Coordinator
12/ 2000-present University of Pittsburgh Clinical Instructor,
SHRS, Rehabilitation Science &Technology
08/2005-present University of Pittsburgh Assistant Professor,
SHRS, Rehabilitation Science &Technology
12/ 2000- present University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapist,
Center for Assistive Technology Seating/Mobility
Evaluation Specialist
08/2005-present University of Pittsburgh Director
Center for Assistive Technology
,
OTHER EXPERIENCES
Summer 2009- present QoLT-ERC: Clinical task leader
Summer 1996 Harmarville Rehabilitation Center Volunteer
Transitional Rehab Unit
Summer 1996 Spina Bifida Association of Western PA: Volunteer
Children’s Camp
Spring 1989-1994 National Wheelchair Athletic Association Executive
(NWAA) Paralympic Training Camp Committee
Member
CERTIFICATIONS
September 23, 1998 Physical Therapy License Number: PT011620L (Initial Date)
June 27, 2001 RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP),
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
1998 - American Physical Therapist Association
2000- Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Northern America (RESNA)
2009- Elected Member on Board of Directors of Western PA Easter Seals
HONORS
March 2007 United States Marine Corps: Certificate of Appreciation by the Marine for Life
Program for dedicated Assistance to our Corps and Country “Semper Fidelis”
Dec 2006 University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Distinguished Teaching Award
Nov 2006 Presidents Award presented by Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America
(KPVA) in recognition of dedication, devoted service, and true compassion in
assisting spinal cord injured veterans in the adaptation and Rehabilitation of their
new lifestyle.
Sept 2006 Certification of Appreciation Award from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in
recognition for the contribution and the lecture “ Locus of Control-A client
Centered Approach to AT Service Delivery”.
May 2005 Special recognition award from Walter Reed Army Medical Center for her
contributions to the rehabilitation of war-injured soldiers at WRAMC.
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Business academic honor society
PUBLICATIONS
BOOK CHAPTERS:
15. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto,
Ph.D., Editor, Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan :Biomechanics of and
Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, A.M. Koontz,
D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson.
14. ISCoS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord
Injuries, Harvinder Singh Chhandra, Editor, Wolters Kluwer (India), New
Delhi. Assistive Technology: An International Approach to the Comprehensive
Management (Chapter 38), Rosemarie Cooper, Rory A. Cooper, Maria Luisa
Toro Hernandez, Theresa M. Crytzer, Tasia Bobish, Robert Mankowski,
Jennifer Mankowski, John Coltellaro, Bryan McCormick, Eliana Chaves
Ferretti, Maria Aparecida Ferreira de Mello, Nekram Upadhyay, pp. 594-612.
(2015)
13. Hiremath, S.V., Cooper, R.A., Pelleschi, T.L., and Cooper, R., Wheeled
mobility devices. In P.A. Smith, F. Rauch, and G.F. Harris (Eds.). Transitional
Care in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Advances in Biology, Technology, and
Clinical Practice. Chicago: Shriners Press; 2015, 301-326.
12. Brain Injury Medicine, 2nd Edition, Nathan D. Zasler, MD, Douglas I. Katz, MD, Ross Z. Zafonte, DO, Editors, Demos Medical Publishing, New York.
Assistive Technology for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries, R.A. Cooper, M.
McCue, R.M. Schein, R. Cooper, M.L. Sporner, M.B. Dodson, A.M. Reinsfelder, A.F. Yeager, A. Jinks, E. LoPresti, L. McClure
11. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor, Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan
Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L.
Boninger, A.M.Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson
10. Wheelchair Sports, Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey, Editor, Human Kinetics.
Sports Chair Set-up and Selection, H. Liu, I. Rice, J.Z. Laferrier, R.M. Cooper, M.L.
Boninger, R.A. Cooper
9. Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation, Joel Stein, Richard Harvey, Richard Macko,
Carolee J. Winstein, Richard Zorowitz, Editors, Demos Medical Publishing, New
York, NY.
Seating, Assisitive Technology, and Equipment (Chapter 33), R.A. Cooper, B. Brewer,
R.M. Cooper, K. Hill, P. Karg, A. Karmarkar, A. Lane, R. Little, T. Peleshi, pp. 543
8. Spinal Cord Injuries Management and Rehabilitation, Sue Ann Sisto, Erica
Druin, Martha Macht Sliwinski, Editors, Mosby-Elsevier, 2008.
Sports and Recreation for People with Spinal Cord Injuries (Chapter 19), I. Rice, R.A.
Cooper, R. Cooper, A. Kelleher, A. Boyles, pp. 455-477.
7. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor,
Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan, in press
Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger,
A.M.Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson
6.Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, 2nd Edition, W.R. Frontera, Editor, Human
Kinetics Publishing, Champaign, IL, in press
Elite Athletes with Impairments, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, I. Rice, S.D. Shimada,
R. Cooper, Chapter 21
5. Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation, Michael Selzer, M.D., Leonardo
Cohen, M.D., and Fred Gage, Ph.D., Editors, Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Wheelchair Design and Seating Technology, R.A. Cooper, R. Cooper, M.L. Boninger,
Chapter 11, pp. 147-164
4. Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation, John Wiley and Sons Inc.,
Hoboken, NJ, 2006 Mobility Aids, R.A. Cooper, E.J. Wolf, D.M. Collins, E.S. Chaves,
J. Pearlman, A. Karmarkar, R. Cooper, pp. 544-555.
3. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor,
Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan, in press
Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger,
A.M. Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson
2. Spinal Cord Medicine, edited by Vernon Lin, M.D.,
Wheelchairs and Seating for People With Spinal Cord Injuries, R.A.Cooper, M.L.
Boninger, R.Cooper, T. Thorman-Demos Medical Publishing Inc., 2003,
Section VII pp. 635-655
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, in press, 2002.
Wheelchair Prescription and Adaptive Seating, M.L. Boninger, R.A. Cooper, M.
Schmeler, R.Cooper
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:
2015 74. Dicianno BE, Lieberman J, Schmeler MR, Souza AESP, Cooper RM, Lange
M, Liu H, Jan Y, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of
North America's Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline, and Elevating
Legrests for Wheelchairs Literature Update, Assistive Technology, pp. 193-198,
Vol. 27, No. 3, Fall 2015.
73.Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Proper Set-Up and Training to Optimize Self-
Propulsion of Manual Wheelchairs, Directions, pp. 44-49, Vol. 3, 2015.
2014
72. Fiedler G, Akins J, Cooper RM, Munoz S, Cooper RA, Rehabilitation of
People with Lower-Limb Amputations, Current Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Reports, pp. 263-272, Vol. 2, No. 4, December 2014.
71. Liu H, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, An Interview Study for
Developing a User Guide for Power Seating Function Usage, Disability and
Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 499-512, Vol. 9, No. 6, November
2014
70.Hong E, Pearlman J, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Comfort and
Stability of Wheelchair Backrests According to the TAWC (Tool for Assessing
Wheelchair disComfort), Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology,
Published online, May 2014.
2013
69. Kumar A, Schmeler M, Karmarkar AM, Collins DM, Cooper RM, Cooper
RA, Shin H, Holm MB, Test-Retest Reliability of the Functional Mobility
Assessment (FMA): A Pilot Study, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive
Technology, pp. 213-219, Vol. 8, No. 3, May 2013.
68. Gebrosky B, Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Evaluation
of Lightweight Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Testing Standards, Journal of
Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1373-1390, Vol. 50, No. 10,
2013.
67. Souza A, Pearlman JL, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Gebrosky B, Cooper RA,
Evaluation of Scooters Using ANSI/RESNA Testing Standards, Journal of
Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1017-1034, Vol. 50, No. 7, 2013.
2012
66. Karmarkar A, Dicianno BE, Graham JE, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA,
Factors Associated with Provision of Wheelchairs in Older Adults, Assistive
Technology, pp. 155-167, Vol. 24, No. 3, 2012.
65. Lewis AN, Cooper RA, Selman KD, Cooper RM, Schein RM, Assistive
Technology in Rehabilitation: Improving Impact Through Policy, Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, pp. 19-32, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2012.
64. Liu H, Grindle GG, Chuang FC, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Sieworek D, Smailagic A,
Cooper RA, User preferences for indicator and feedback modalities: A preliminary
survey study for developing a coaching system to facilitate wheelchair power seat
function usage, IEEE Pervasive Computing, in press.
63.Laferrier JZ, Rice I, Pearlman J, Sporner M, Cooper RM, Liu H, Cooper RA,
Technology to Improve Sports Performance in Wheelchair Sports, Sport
Technology, , pp. 4-19, vol. 5, no. 1-2, 2012
62.Karmarkar A, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Ozawa H, Cooper RA,
Factors Associated with Provision of Wheelchairs in Older Adults, Assistive
Technology, in press.
61 Cooper RA, Grindle GG, Vazquez JJ, Xu J, Wang H, Candiotti J, Salatin B,
Houston E, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Teodorski E, Beach S, Personal Mobility
and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA) - Design, Development and Initial Testing, Proceedings of the IEEE, in press.
60.Kumar A, Karmarkar A, Collins DM, Souza A, Oyster M, Cooper RM, Cooper
RA, A Pilot Study for Quantifying Driving Characteristics During Power
Wheelchair Soccer, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 75-82, Vol. 49, No. 1, 2012
2011
59. Karmarkar AM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Collins DM, Matthews JT, Koontz AM,
Teodorski EE, Cooper RA, Demographic Profile of Older Adults Using Wheeled
Mobility Devices, Journal of Aging Research, 11 pages, Vol. 2011, 2011.
58.Karmarkar AM, Cooper RA, Wang H, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Analyzing Wheelchair-
Mobility Patterns of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Journal of Rehabilitation
Research and Development, pp. 1077-1086, Vol. 48, No. 9, 2011.
57.Cooper RA, Ferretti E, Oyster M, Kelleher A, Cooper R, The Relationship Between
Wheelchair Mobility Patterns and Community Participation Among Individuals with
Spinal Cord Injury, Assistive Technology, pp. 177-183, Vol. 23, No. 3, September 2011.
56. Liu HY, Grindle GG, Chuang FC, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Sieworek D, Smailigic A,
Cooper RA, User preferences for indicator and feedback modalities: A preliminary
survey study for developing a coaching system to facilitate wheelchair power seat
function usage, IEEE Transactions on Pervasive Computing, in press, 2011.
55.Wang H, Liu H-Y, Pearlman J, Cooper R, Jefferds A, Connor S, Cooper RA,
Relationship between Wheelchair Durability and Wheelchair Type and Years of Test,
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, in press, 2011.
2010
54.Liu H, Pearlman J, Cooper R, Hong E, Wang H, Salatin B, Cooper RA, Evaluation of
Aluminum Ultralight Rigid Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Standards and Compared
with Other Ultralight Wheelchairs, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and
Development, Vol. 47, No. 5, pp. 441-446, 2010.
53. Souza A, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Iezzoni LI, Collins DM, Multiple
Sclerosis and Mobility-Related Assistive Technology: A Systematic Review of the
Literature, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp.
213-224, 2010.
52. Liu H-Y, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Smailagic A, Sieworek D, Ding D, Chuang F-C,
Seating Virtual Coach: A Smart Reminder for Power Seat Function Usage, Technology
& Disability, Vol. 22, No. 1-2, pp. 53-60, 2010.
51.Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Quality of Life Technology for People with Spinal Cord
Injuries, PM&R Clinics of North America, pp. 1-13, Vol. 21, No. 1, February 2010.
50.Ding D, Liu HY, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Smailagic A, Siewiorek D, Virtual Coach
Technology for Supporting Self-Care, PM&R Clinics of North America, pp. 179-194,
No. 21, No. 1, February 2010
2009
49.Dicianno BE, Arva J, Lieberman JM, Schmeler MR, Souza A, Phillips K, Lange M,
Cooper RM, Davis K, Betz KL, RESNA Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline, and
Elevating Legrests for Wheelchairs, Assistive Technology, pp. 13-22, Vol. 21, No. 1,
March 2009.
48.Sporner M, Grindle GG, Kelleher AR, Teodorski E, Cooper RM, Cooper RA,
Quantification of Activity During Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby at the National
Veterans Wheelchair Games: A Pilot Study, Prosthetics and Orthotics International,
pp. 210-217, Vol. 33, No. 3, September 2009.
2008
47. Liu H, Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Cooper RM, Connor S, Evaluation of Titanium
Ultralight Manual Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Standards, Journal of
Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1251-1268, Vol. 45, No. 9, 2008.
46.Ding D, Leister E, Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger
ML, Usage of Tilt-in-Space, Recline, and Elevation Seating Functions in the Natural
Environment of Wheelchair Users, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and
Development, pp. 973-984, Vol. 4, No. 7, 2008
45.Ding D, Souza A, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Boninger
ML, Preliminary Study on the Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs
Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, American Journal of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, pp. 821-829, Vol. 87, No. 10, October 2008.
44. Cooper RA, Tolerico M, Kaminski BA, Spaeth DM, Ding D, Cooper R, Quantifying
Wheelchair Activity of Children: a pilot study, American Journal of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, pp. 977-983, Vol. 87, No. 12, December 2008.
43. Ding D, Leister E, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Kelleher A, Usage and Effectiveness of
Power Wheelchair Seating Functions in the Natural Environment of Wheelchair Users,
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, in press, 2008.
42. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Trends and Issues in Wheelchair and Seating
Technologies, Assistive Technology, Vol. 20, No. 2, 2008
41. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Design of an Arm-Powered General Purpose Tricycle for Use
by People with Mobility Impairments, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation,
in press, 2008.
40. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power
Assisted Wheelchairs, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2008.
2007
39. Zipfel E, Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Cooper RM, McCartney M, New Design and
Development of a Manual Wheelchair for India, Disability and Rehabilitation, pp. 949-
962, Vol. 29, No. 11-12, June 2007
38.Chaves ES, Cooper RA, Collins DM, Karmarkar A, Cooper RM, Review of Use of
Restraints and Lap Belts with Wheelchair Users, Assistive Technology Journal, Vol.
19.2, pp. 94-107, Summer 2007.
37. Tolerico ML, Ding D, Cooper RA, Spaeth DM, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Kelleher A,
Boninger ML, Assessing the Mobility Characteristics and Activity Levels of Manual
Wheelchair Users in Two Real World Environments, Journal of Rehabilitation
Research and Development pp. 561-572, Vol. 44, No. 4, 2007..
2006
34. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Tolerico M, Guo S, Ding D, Pearlman J, Advances in
Electric Powered Wheelchairs, Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (issue
editor: Michael L. Boninger, MD), pp. 15-29, Vol. 11, No. 4, Spring 2006.
33. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Spaeth DM, Ding D, Guo S, Koontz AM, Fitzgerald SG,
Cooper R, Kelleher AR, Collins DM, Engineering Better Wheelchairs to Enhance
Community Participation, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation
Engineering, pp. 438-455, Vol. 14, No. 4, December 2006.
32. Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Zipfel E, Cooper RM, McCartney M, Towards the
Development of an Effective Technology Transfer Model of Wheelchairs to Developing
Countries, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 103-110, Vol. 1,
No. 1-2, January-June 2006.
31. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper RM, Kelleher A, Use of the Independence 3000
IBOT™ Transporter at Home and in the Community: A Case Report, Disability and
Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 111-117, Vol. 1, No. 1-2, January-June 2006.
30. Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RA, Zipfel E, Spaeth DM, Puhlman JR, Kelleher A, Cooper R,
Guo S, The Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Training Device for
Wheelchair Users: The GAMEWheels System, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive
Technology, pp. 129-139, Vol. 1, No. 1-2, January-June 2006.
29. Guo S, Grindle GG, Authier EL, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher AR, Cooper R,
Development and Qualitative Assessment of the GAMECycle Exercise System, IEEE
Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, pp. 83-90, Vol. 14,
No. 1, March 2006
28. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated
Power Assisted Wheelchairs, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in
press, 2006.
27. Fitzgerald SG, Collins DM, Cooper RA, Tolerico M, Kelleher AR, Hunt PC, Martin
SG, Impink BG, Cooper R, Issues in the Maintenance and Repairs of Wheelchairs: A
Pilot Study, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, in press, 2006.
26.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Design of an Arm-Powered General Purpose
Tricycle for Use by People with Mobility Impairments, Saudi Journal of
Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2006.
2005
25.Pearlman JL, Cooper RA, Karnawat J, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Evaluation of the
Safety and Durability of Low-Cost Nonprogrammable Electric Powered Wheelchairs,
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pp. 2361-2370, Vol. 86, No. 12,
December 2005.
24. Wolf EJ, Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher AR , Collins DM,
Boninger ML, Cooper R, Vibration Exposure of Individuals Using Wheelchairs Over
Sidewalk Surfaces, Disability and Rehabilitation, pp. 1443-1449, Vol. 27, No. 23,
December 2005.
23.Cooper RA, Ding D, Simpson R, Fitzgerald SG, Spaeth DM, Guo S, Koontz AM,
Cooper RM, Kim J, Boninger ML, Virtual Reality and Computer Enhanced
Training Applied to Wheeled Mobility: An Overview of Work in Pittsburgh,
Assistive Technology, pp. 159-170, Vol. 17.2, Fall 2005
22. Kwarciak AM, Cooper RA, Ammer WA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper
R, Fatigue Testing of Selected Suspension Manual Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA
Standards, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 86, No. 1, pp. 123-
129, January 2005.
21. Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Boninger ML, Effect of a
Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of Persons
with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 86, No. 3,
pp. 380-386, March 2005.
2004
20.Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RA, Thorman T, Cooper R, Guo S, Boninger ML, The
GAMECycle Exercise System: A Comparison to Standard Ergometry, Journal of Spinal
Cord Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 453-459, 2004
19.Chaves ES, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Gray D, Cooper RA, Assessing
the Influence of Assistive Technology on People with Spinal Cord Injury Using a
Measure of Participation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Model
Systems Issue), Vol. 85, No. 11, pp. 1854-1858, November 2004.
18.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Dobson A, Preliminary
Assessment of a Prototype Advanced Mobility Device in the Work Environment of
Veterans of Spinal Cord Injury, Neurorehabilitation, Vol 19, No. 2, pp. 161-170,
2004.
17.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Spaeth DM, Ding D, Guo S, Koontz AM, Fitzgerald SG,
Cooper R, Dobson A, Serving People who Have Disabilities: Engineering Better
Wheelchairs, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,
in press, 2005.
16.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power
Assisted Wheelchairs, Assistive Technology, in review, 2004.
15.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Impact of Pushrim
Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and
Range of Motion Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation (Model Systems Issue), Vol. 85, No. 11, pp. 1865-1871, November
2004.
14.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fiztgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Effect of a Pushrim
Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of Individuals with
Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 86, No. 3, pp.
380-386, March 2005.
13.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Trends and Issues in Wheelchair Technologies,
Assistive Technology, in review, 2004.
12.Cooper RA, Wolf EJ, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher A, Ammer WA, Boninger ML, Cooper
R, Evaluation of Selected Sidewalk Pavement Surfaces, Journal of Spinal Cord
Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 468-475, 2004..
2003
11.Corfman TA, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Tips and Falls During Electric-
Powered Wheelchair Driving: Effects of Seatbelt Use, Legrests, and Driving Speed,
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 84, No. 12, pp. 1797-1802,
December 2003.
10.Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Lin J,Cooper R, Dicianno B, Liu B,
Investigating Neck Pain in Wheelchair Users, American Journal of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, Vol. 82, No. 3, pp. 197-202, March 2003.
9. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Dobson A, Preliminary
Assessment of a Prototype Advanced Mobility Device in the Work Environment of
Veterans of Spinal Cord Injury, Neurorehabilitation, in review, 2003.
8. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Robertson RN, Baldini FD, Wheelchair Racing
Efficiency, Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.25, Nos 4-5, 207-212, February 18-
March 4, 2003.
7.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Dobson A, Use of the Independence™ 3000
IBOT™ Transporter at Home and in the Community, Journal of Spinal Cord
Medicine, Vol. 26, No 1,pp 79-85, 2003
2002
6. Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Ma L, Cooper R, Thorman T, Liu B,
Investigating the Presence of Cervical and Upper Back Pain in Wheelchair Users,
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in review, 2002.
5. Cooper RA, Nakahara A, Ster J, Cooper R, Design of an Internal Three Speed Hub for
a Manual Wheelchair, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2002.
4.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power
Assisted Wheelchairs, Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, in review, 2002.
3.Cooper RA, Thorman T, Cooper R, Dvorznak MJ, Fitzgerald SG, Ammer W, Song-
Feng G, Boninger ML, Driving Characteristics of Electric Powered Wheelchair Users:
How Far, Fast, and Often do People Drive?, Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Vol. 83, No. 2, pp. 250-255, February 2002.
2001
2. Cooper, RA , Fitzgerlad SG, BoningerML, Brienza DM, ShapcottN, Cooper R, Flood
K, Tekerehabilitation: Expanding Access to rehabilitation Expertise, Proceedings of the
IEEE, Vol.89,NO.8,Agust 2001, pp.1174-1191.
1. Cooper RA, Baldini FD, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Physiological Responses to Two
Wheelchair Racing Exercise Protocols, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, Vol.
15, No. 3, pp. 191-195, 2001.
PEER-REVIEWED PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATIONS (i.e., expanded abstracts)
2011 Liu H, Wu Y, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Seiwiorek D, Cooper RA, Case Study:
Pilot Test of Virtual Seating Coach Evaluated by Power Seat Function
Users, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Society of North America Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 28-July 3, 2012, in
press.
Liu S, Chung C, Grindle GG, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Sieworek D, Smailigic A,
Cooper RA, Virtual Seating Coach - A Tailored Reminder to Guide Appropriate
Use of Wheelchair Power Seat Functions: A Case Report, Persuasive Technology
and Design, Columbus OH, June 2-5, 2011.
Malik S, Schmeler MR, Cooper RM, Markham H, Kumar A, Cooper RA, Bobish
T, Clinical Applications of Outcome Tools: FEW and QUEST 2.0, Proceedings of
the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, CD-ROM, June 5-8, 2011.
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Srinivasa S, Xu J, Wang H, Grindle G, Salatin B, Chung
CS, Kelleher AR, Vazquez JJ, Quality of Life Technology Robots (QoLTbolts):
Towards Providing Assistance in the Home and Community for People with
Disabilities and Older Adults, Everyday Technology for Independence and
Care: Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Tecnology in Europe, Maastricht, the Netherlands, August 31-September 2, 2011.
2010
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Liu H, Gindle GG, Ding D, Xu J, Chung C, Introduction
to the Appropriate Provision of Wheelchairs, World Congress on
Neurorehabilitation, Vienna, Austria, March 21-25, 2010.
Liu H, Grindle GG, Chuang FC, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Siewiorek D, Smailagic A,
Cooper RA, User Preferences for Animation and Speech Properties: A Survey Study for
Developing a Smart Reminder to Facilitate Wheelchair Power Seat Function Usage,
Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of
North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010.
Wang H, Liu H, Pearlman J, Jefferds A, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Seventeen Years of
Wheelchair Life-cycle Testing—the Impact of Time, Materials and Wheelchair Designs
on Durability and Value, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-
30, 2010.
Souza A, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Satisfaction with Mobility Assistive
Technology Device Use Among People with Multiple Sclerosis, Proceedings of the
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010.
Kumar A, Pearlman J, Mason Z, Karmarkar A, Cooper RM, Laferrier JZ, Cooper RA,
Mehchanical Testing of Heavy Duty Prosthetic Feet, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation
Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las
Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010.
Kaur G, Karmarkar A, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Factors Associated with
Mobility Device Prescription in Older Adults with Spinal Cord Injury/Dysfunction,
Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of
North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010.
Khanna A, Karmarkar A, Coltellaro J, Cooper RM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RA, Computer
Access Technology: Impact of Diagnosis, Functional limitations and Occupation on
Prescription, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-
30, 2010.
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Liu H, Gindle GG, Ding D, Xu J, Chung C, Introduction to the
Appropriate Provision of Wheelchairs, World Congress on Neurorehabilitation,
Vienna, Austria, March 21-25, 2010.
2009
Souza A, Ding D, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Boninger ML, Impact and Use
of Pushrim Power Assist Wheelchairs Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, Proceedings
of the International Seating Symposium, p. 119, Orlando, FL, March 12-19, 2009.
Kardam S, Cooper RM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RA “A preliminary study into service
delivery timelines of mobility devices” 4th International State-of-the-Art Congress
"Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports", VU University in Amsterdam, 7-9 April
2009
Grindle GG, Sporner M, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Teodorski E, Cooper RM,
Quantification of Activity during Wheelchair Rugby at the National Veterans Wheelchair
Games, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Society of North America Conference, CD-Rom, June 23-27, 2009.
Liu H, Pearlman J, Hong E, Salatin B, Wang H, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Comparison
of Durability and Cost Effectiveness Between Aluminum and Titanium Ultralight Rigid
Frame Manual Wheelchairs, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and
Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, CD-Rom, June 23-27,
2009.
Kardam S, Cooper RM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RA, Quality Measure in Service Delivery
of Mobility Devices, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America Conference, CD-Rom, June 23-27, 2009
2008
Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Overview of Assistive Technology for People With Spinal Cord
Injuries, International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, New Dehli, India, February
22-24, 2008.
Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Cooper RM, International Research and Development: Indian
Spinal Injuries Center - University of Pittsburgh Collaboration, International Spine and
Spinal Injuries Conference, New Dehli, India, February 22-24, 2008.
Souza A, Ding D, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Boninger ML, Impact and
Usage of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair Among Individuals with
Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Arlington VA, CD-ROM,
June 26-30, 2008.
Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Chaves ES, Tolerico M, Cooper RM, Monitoring Community
Participation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, Proceedings of the Annual
RESNA Conference, Arlington VA, CD-ROM, June 26-30, 2008
Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Pearlman J,,Hsin-yi Liu, Asim Smailagic, Virtual Coach” to
monitor Powered Seat Functions (PSF) usage, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA
Conference, Arlington VA, CD-ROM, June 26-30, 2008
Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Chhabra HS, Cooper RM, Collaborative Training & Research in
Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh and Indian Spinal Cord Injuries Centre as
a Model, International Spinal Cord Injury (ISCoS) Annual Scientific Meeting and 3
Day Workshop on Spinal Cord Injury Management, Durban, South Africa,
September 1-4, 2008
2007 42. Feretti ES, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper RM, Fitzgerald SG, Gray D, The
Effects of Social and Physical Barriers on Community Participation of Individuals with
Spinal Cord Injury, in press, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Phoenix,
AZ, June 15-19, 2007
41.Ding D, Liester E, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger
ML, Power Seat Feature Usage among Wheelchair Users in Community Living
Conditions, in press, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Phoenix, AZ,
June 15-19, 2007
2006
40. Tolerico M, Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Spaeth
DM, Boninger ML, Assessing the Activity Levels of Manual Wheelchair Users,
Proceedings of the 29th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GACR-ROM, June 22-
26, 2006.
39.Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Innovative Rehabilitation Technologies Emerging from
Japan, Proceedings of the 29th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM,
June 22-26, 2006.
38.Leister E, Ding D, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger
ML, Effectiveness and Use of Tilt and Recline Power Wheelchairs: Preliminary Data
Analysis, Proceedings of the 29th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM,
June 22-26, 2006.
37.Souza A, Ding D, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger
ML, Usage of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs Among People with
Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the 29th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-
ROM, June 22-26, 2006
2005
36.Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Zipfel E, McCartney M, A Demonstration of the
‘Manufacturing Model’ Of Transferring Wheelchair Technology To Developing
Countries, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-
ROM, June 25-27, 2005.
35.Tolerico M, Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Kelleher AR, Spaeth DM,
Boninger ML, Usage Characteristics of Ultralight Wheelchair Users: During and Post the
National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA
Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005.
34.Cooper R, Cooper RA, Puhlman J, Groll J, Design and Development of a Retrofit
Bicycle Seat Adapter, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta ,
GA , CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005.
33.Kaminski BA, Cooper RA, Hoover A, Cooper R, Ding D, Spaeth DM, Activity and
Usage Characteristics of Children Who Use Electric Powered and Manual Wheelchairs,
Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta , GA , CD-ROM, June
25-27, 2005.
32.Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Karnawat J, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Economical (K0010)
Power Wheelchairs Have Poor Reliability and Important Safety Problems: An
ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards Comparison Study., Proceedings of the 28th
Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005.
31.Leister L, Ding D, Cooper R, Kelleher AR , Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML,
Effectiveness and Use of Tilt-in-Space and Recline Wheelchairs, Proceedings of the
28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta , GA , CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005.
30.Chaves ES, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Gray, D, The
Influence of Wheelchair Service Delivery on Community Participation Satisfaction in
Individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA
Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-26, 2005.
2004
29. Chaves E, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Gray D, Cooper RA, Assessing
the Influence of Assistive Technology on People with Spinal Cord Injury Using a
Measure of Participation, Proceedings of the 27th Annual RESNA Conference,
Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004.
28. Ding D, Cooper RA, Terashima S, Yang Y, Cooper R, A Study on the Balance
Function of the IBOT™ Transporter, Proceedings of the 27th Annual RESNA
Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004.
27. Kaminski BA, Cooper RA, Hoover A, Cooper R, Ding D, Application of a
Commercial Datalogger to Electric Powered and Manual Wheelchairs of Children,
Proceedings of the 27th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-
22, 2004
26. Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Wolf EJ, Hoover A, Boninger
ML, Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of
Individuals with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the 27th Annual RESNA Conference,
Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004
25.Hoover A, Cooper RA, Ding D, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML,
Manual Wheelchair Use and Reported Pain, Proceedings of the 27th Annual RESNA
Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004
24. Boyles AL, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Who are the People
Using Wheelchairs: Development of a Wheelchair Users Registry, Proceedings of the
27th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004
23.Cooper R, Cooper RA, Ding D, Hoover A, Dvorznak MJ, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger
ML, Wheelchair Usage Pattern: Does Age Matter?, Proceedings of the 27th Annual
RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004
22. Cooper RA (Moderator), Fitzgerald SG, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Symposium on
Wheelchairs and Seating, American Paraplegia Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas,
Nevada, September 7-9, 2004.
21. Cooper R, Specialized Seating and Mobility, American Paraplegia Society Annual
Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9, 2004.
20.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Impact of a Pushrim
Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and
Range of Motion Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, 30th American Spinal Cord
Association Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May 14-16, 2004.
19.Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Spaeth DM, Hoover AE, Dvorznak
MJ, Wheelchair Usage Pattern: Does Age Matter?, 3rd International Congress,
“Restoration of Wheeled Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: State of the Art
III,” Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 19-21, in press, 2004.
2003
18.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Wolf E, Yang Y, Dobson A,
Technical Contributions to Wheelchairs that Improve Outcomes, Posture and Mobility
Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome, University of York, UK, March
18-19, 2003.
17.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Souza AL, Ambrosio F, Wolf E,
Causes and Alleviation of Repetitive Strain Injuries Among Wheelchair Users, Posture
and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome, University of
York, UK, March 18-19, 2003.
16.Cooper R, Schmeler MR, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Using Outcomes Tools, Peer-
Reviewed Literature and Other Evidence to Justify Wheelchair Seating and Mobility
Interventions, Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the
Outcome, University of York, UK, March 18-19, 2003.
15.Hoover A, Cooper RA, Ding D, Dvorznak MJ, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG,
Boninger ML, Comparing Driving Habits of Wheelchair Users: Manual vs.
Power, Proceedings of the 26th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD-
Rom, 2003.
14.Alegretti A, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Cohen L,
Shapcott N, Pelvic Positioning Evaluation for Wheelchair Selection: A
Comparison Between in Person and Video Conferencing, Proceedings of the 26th
Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003.
13.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Ambrosio F, Hoover A, Reeves
SA, Corfman TA, Spaeth D, Stroke Frequency and Excursion Differences Between
Manual Wheelchair Propulsion and Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Propulsion
Among Persons with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the 26th Annual RESNA Conference,
Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003.
12.Dobson A, Cooper RA, Wolf E, Fitzgerald SG, Ammer WA, Boninger ML, Cooper R,
Evaluation of Vibration Exposure of Power Wheelchair Users Over Selected Sidewalk
Pavement Surfaces, Proceedings of the 26th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga,
CD-Rom, 2003.
11.Cooper R, Cooper RA, Zipfel E, Investigation into Potential Causes to A Manual
Wheelchair Tip & Fall Incident, Proceedings of the 26th Annual RESNA Conference,
Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003.
2007
10.Dobson AR, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Use of the Independence™ 3000
IBOT™ Transporter at Home and in the Community: A Pilot Study, 25th Annual
RESNA Conference, Minneapolis, MN, pp.288-290, June 2002.
9.Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Shapcott N, Cohen L, Thorman T,
Schmeler M, Using Telerehabilitation To Aid In Selecting A Wheelchair, 25th Annual
RESNA Conference, Minneapolis, MN, pp.327-329, June 2002.
8.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper RC, Ambrosio F, Physiological
Comparison of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair and Traditional Manual
Wheelchair Propulsion Among Persons with Tetraplegia, 25th Annual RESNA
Conference, Minneapolis, MN, pp.285-288, June 2002.
7.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Wolf E, Yang Y, Dobson A,
Wheelchair Selection, Proceedings of the RESJA Conference Japan, pp. 81-90, 2002.
6. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Souza A, Ambrosia F, Wolf E,
Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Biomechanics, Proceedings of the RESJA Conference,
Japan, pp. 5-9, 2002.
2001
5. Corfman TA, Cooper RA, Dvorznak MJ, Boninger ML, Ammer WA, Sheesley M,
Cooper R, Thorman T, A Video-Based Analysis of “Tips and Falls” During Electric
Powered Wheelchair Driving, Proceedings of the 24th Annual RESNA Conference,
Reno, NV, pp.364-366, June 2001.
4. Cooper R, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Shapcott N, Cohen L, Thorman T, Development
of a Tool to Be Used During Telerehabilitation Evaluation and Recommendation Process,
Proceedings of the 24th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.254-256, June
2001
3. Shapcott N, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Cohen LJ, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald S,
Determining the Efficacy of POTS Based Telerehabilitation for Wheelchair Prescription,
Proceedings of the 24th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.169-171, June
2001
2. Thorman T, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Dvorznak MJ, Fitzgerald SG, Ammer WA, Guo S,
Boninger ML, Characterization of Electric Powered Wheelchair Use in the Community,
Proceedings of the 24th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.349-351, June
2001
1997 1.Cooper, R, Cooper RA, O’Connor TJ, AxelsonP., “ Back Support System Effects
on Seating During Manual Wheelchair Propulsion” Proceedings of the RESNA ’97
Annual Conference, pp.228-230, June 1997
PEER-REVIEWED ABSTRACTS
2006
Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM The Benefits of Assistive Technology, 52nd
Annual Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Annual
Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2006.
2005
8.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Koontz AM, Eisler H, Considerations for the
Selection and Fitting of Manual Wheelchairs for Optimal Mobility, Proceedings of the
21st International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, pp. 59-60, January 22-25, 2005
7.Boninger ML, Cooper R, Minkel J, Review of Medical, Technology, and Psychosocial
Issues for Persons with MS, Proceedings of the 21st International Seating Symposium,
Orlando, FL, pp. 123-124, January 22-25, 2005
2004 6.Cooper RA (Moderator), Fitzgerald SG, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Symposium on
Wheelchairs and Seating, American Paraplegia Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas,
Nevada, September 7-9, 2004.
5.Cooper R, Specialized Seating and Mobility, American Paraplegia Society Annual
Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9, 2004.
4.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Impact of a Pushrim
Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and
Range of Motion Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, 30th American Spinal Cord
Association Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May 14-16, 2004.
3.Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Spaeth DM, Hoover AE, Dvorznak MJ,
Wheelchair Usage Pattern: Does Age Matter?, 3rd International Congress, “Restoration of
Wheeled Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: State of the Art III,” Vrije
Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 19-21, in press, 2004.
2002
2.Schmeler MR, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Vitek M, Using Peer Reviewed Literature and
Other Evidence to Justify Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Interventions, Proceedings of
the 18th International Seating Symposium, Vancouver, BC Canada, pp.173-184, 2002.
2001
1.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Study of an Experimental Electric Powered
Mobility Base During Activities of Daily Living, Proceedings of the 3rd National
Department of Veterans Affairs Rehab R&D Conference, Arlington VA, 2001.
COMMERCIAL PUBLICATIONS:
2015 Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Proper Set-Up and Training to Optimize Self-Propulsion
of Manual Wheelchairs, Directions, pp. 44-49, Vol. 3, 2015.
2013 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Save Your Shoulders, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 49-51, Vol.
39, No. 4, July 2013.
2012 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Ready ... Set ... Push, PN, pp. 26-29, Vol. 67, No.
3, March 2013.
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Emerging Developments, Sports 'N Spokes, pp.
58-61, Vol. 38, No. 2, March 2012.
2011 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Wheelchairs: Are We in the Dark Ages?, Paraplegia News, pp.
46-51, Vol. 65, No. 3, March 2011.
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Chair Shake-Up, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 29-33, Vol. 37, No. 2,
March 2011.
2010
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, What's the Right Ultralight?, Paraplegia News, pp. 30-31, Vol.
64, No. 7, July 2010.
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, More Than Just Games, Paraplegia News, pp.
58-61, Vol. 64, No. 5, May 2010.
2009
Cooper RA, Olson J, Cooper RM, Power Chair Lingo, Paraplegia News, pp. 32-36, Vol.
63, No. 5, May 2009.
Cooper RA, Olson J, Cooper RM, Manual Wheelchair Lingo, Paraplegia News, pp. 17-
24, Vol. 63, No. 11, November 2009.
2008
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Wheeling Through the World, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 41-42,
Vol. 34, No. 2, 2008.
Cooper RA, Schmeler M, Cooper RM, Perplexing Power Chair Policies,
Paraplegia News, pp. 42-46, Vol. 62, No. 8, August 2008.
2007
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Vertical Value: Whether Sitting or Standing, Vertical
Movement Has Its' Advantages!, Paraplegia News, pp. 34-38, Vol. 61, No. 8, August
2007. 2006
Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Powering On, Paraplegia News, pp. 13-20, Vol. 60, No. 9,
September 2006.
2004
Schmeler MR, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Freestyle Seating, Rehab
Management, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 38-42, January/February 2004.
Cooper RA, Cooper R, Schmeler M, Boninger ML, Push for Power, Rehab
Management, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 32-36, March 2004.
Schmeler MR, Kelleher A, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Show Me the Money: Medicare
Coverage Policies for Wheelchairs Can Be Restrictive and Outdated, RESNA News, in
press, 2004.
Cooper RA, Cooper R, Schmeler M, Kelleher A, Wheelchairs and Seating for People
with Spinal Cord Injuries, Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, in press, 2004.
2003
10.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Schmeler M, Kelleher A, Wheelchairs and Seating for People
with Spinal Cord Injuries, Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation Engineering, in
press, 2003.
9. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Time to Mobilize: 21st Annual Survey of Lightweight-
Wheelchair Manufacturers, Sports ‘N Spokes, Vol. 29, No, 2, pp. 34-42, March 2003.
2002
8. Diane C, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Schmeler MR, STRENGTHENING JUSTIFICATION FOR
ASSISTIVE Technology with Research Findings: A Case Study, RESNA NEWS , Spring
2002
2001
7. Fay, BT, Thorman T, Cooper R, The Yin and Yang of Wheelchair Use: Adressing
gender-based differences in manual wheelchair users. REHAB Management, Vol. 14,
No. 2, pp. 30-32,47-50, 2001.
6. Fitzgerald SG, Thorman T, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Evaluating Wheelchair Cushions,
REHAB Management, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 42-44, 2001.
5. Cooper RA, Schmeler M, Cooper R, Thorman T, Boninger ML, On the Lighter Side,
Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care, Vol. 3, No. 11, pp. 71-73, 2000.
2000
4. Cooper RA, Schmeler MR, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Advanced Seating Systems: Part
II, REHAB Management, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 60-65, 2000.
3. Cooper RA, Schmeler MR, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Advanced Seating Systems: Part
I, REHAB Management, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 58-61, 2000.
2.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Electric Powered Wheelchairs on the Move, Physical Therapy
Products, July/August, pp. 22-24, 1998.
1998
1.Cooper RA, Cooper R, How to Get the Maximum Out of a Manual Wheelchair,
Physical Therapy Products, May/June, pp. 32-34, 1998.
INVITED PRESENTATION
19. “Warrior Transition Leader- Medical Rehabilitation Transition Handbook” and
Symposium , presented lecture on “ The Medical Home and Teamwork” at Walter Reed-
Bethesda, November 18, 2011
18. With support from the VA MS Centers of Excellence presented as faculty member
on Wheeled Mobility and MS: Walking with Your Hands @ the 24th CMSC’s Annual
Meeting in San Antonio , June 2-5, 2010.
17. Faculty member of the VA MS Centers of Excellence MS and Mobility Satellite
broadcast, Salt Lake City, March 3RD, 2010
16. Landstuhl Army Medical Center “Grand Rounds “ presented lecture on “Assistive
Technology Service Delivery”, Landstuhl, Germany March 22, 2010
15. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Workshop on Technologies for Disabilities:
presented lecture on “Assistive Technology Service Delivery” Washington DC January
22, 2010
14. Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation “CMS Policy on Wheelchair
Innovation and Provision” Dallas, Texas 09/25/2009
13. “ Quality Measure in Service Delivery of Mobility Devices”, 4th International
Congress 'Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports', VU University of Amsterdam,
Netherlands April 7-9, 2009
12.Lecture topic presented: “Seating and Positioning for Wheelchair Athletics”, USOC-
Amazing Leader Conference, Colorado Springs April 28 , 2009
11.“Overview of Assistive Technology for People With Spinal Cord
Injuries” at the International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, New
Dehli, India, February 22-24, 2008
10. “Treatment and Prevention of Injuries to Wheelchair athletes”
Lecture topic I presented: “Pressure management and Seating”, USOC-
Amazing Leader Conference, Colorado Springs April 5, 2008
9.Walter Reed Army Medical Center Workshop on SCI : participated as a
family member in the interactive Q&A session on the Topic of Quality of
live after SCI- the panel consisted on of members with SCI and some
family; Washington DC April 11, 2008
8. Presented lecture entitled: “Virtual Coach” to monitor Power Seat Functions”” on
January 16th , 2008 to Students participating in a CMU class on on “Guru” virtual coach
project. A collaborative research project between as part of QoLT.
7. Presented lecture entitled: “Promoting Mobility through Seating Systems” on January
22nd, 2007 to Students participating in a CMU class on “Rapid Prototyping of Computer
Systems”.
6. Participated in the UPMC Senior Care Resource Web cast: Long-Term Living Options –Living
Independently at Home- provided a 15 minute introduction on AT Service Delivery Services
provided by CAT and Q& A session on December 14, 2006
5.. Council on Foundation Conference May 6-8, 2006 Pittsburgh PA presented Assistive
Technology Demonstrations at the FISA-Foundation booth on “Pressure Mapping” and “Game
cycle May 6th, 2006
4.Tools to Justify Wheelchair Seating & Mobility: Outcomes and Research Evidence
Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Japan, Yokohama, Japan, September 2002.
3. Using Evidence to Justify Ultra light-Weight Manual Wheelchairs The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, (Visiting Lecture), Hong Kong, China, May, 2002.
2. Using Evidence to Justify Ultra light-Weight Manual Wheelchairs , Posture and
Mobility Group Annual Conference, University of York, UK, March 18-19, 2003.
1. Using Evidence to Justify Ultra light-Weight Manual Wheelchairs ,(Guest lecture)
University of Dundee, Scotland, March 20, 2003.
BOOKS REVIEWED
1.CLINICIAN ‘S GUIDE TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, Book review as requested by the
Journal of Spinal cord Medicine (JSCM), MOSBY, INC, a Harcourt Health Sciences
Company, St.Louis, MI 2002
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
In-service related to CAT seating/mobility services provided to therapists @ Allegheny
General Hospital Advanced Wound Healing and Lymphedema Center on Wednesday
July 28th, 2010
RST Students supervised during the Spring Semester 2007,2008, 2009, 2010,2011.2012
as part of HRS #3710.
Students Observations as part of HRS #2705 in the CAT on Tuesday &Wednesdays from
11:00 until 2:00 during 2007,2008, 2009, 2010,2011,2012 Spring Semester. Two
students observed 2x each time. For many this was their first exposure to a clinical
setting. Provided feedback and clinical education during the observations. Observation
experiences were followed up with discussion during evening class session
Provide opportunity for RHESCI 1018 students with a unique learning environment
during CAT clinic day. All students provided positive feedback of their clinical
observation.
Chatham College OT- Department: Provided and afternoon seminar on wheelchair
related technologies and seating to 20 OT-students, as part o their AT curriculum.
(January 2010, 2011,2012)
Provide opportunity for RHESCI 1018 students with a unique learning environment
during CAT clinic day. All students provided positive feedback of their clinical
observation.
Duquesne University: OT-Department: Provided instruction/overview on wheelchair
related technologies and seating to 20 OT students as part of the clinical practice
curriculum. (February, 21 2009)
Chatham College OT- Department: Provided and afternoon seminar on wheelchair
related technologies and seating to 20 OT-students, as part o their AT curriculum. (July
2008)
University Pittsburgh: PT-Department:
Provided instruction/overview on wheelchair related technologies and seating to 40 MS-
PT students as part of the clinical AT curriculum. (December 2008, 2009)
Duquesne University: OT-Department
Provided instruction/overview on wheelchair related technologies and seating to 20 OT students as part of
the clinical practice curriculum. (February 2007/2008/2009, 2010 )
“INVESTING NOW “ Hands-on Science Experience provided by the University Pittsburgh Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences( SHRS) Provided instruction and hands on operation experience with manual and
power wheelchairs to 60 local high school students participating in the program. (January 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010, 2011)
UPMC Children Hospital: Instructional in-service of the CAT service delivery model. (09/24/07)
Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Health Care: Provided students, participating in the 2007 Shadow
Day experience” the opportunity to interact and gain insight into the AT- prescription and
recommendation process the Center for Assistive technology. (August 13th, 2007)
Chatham College OT- Department: Provided and afternoon seminar on wheelchair related technologies
and seating to 20 OT-students, as part o their AT curriculum. (July 2007/2008/2009)
University of Pittsburgh
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE:
HRS 1018: Rehabilitation Science: Introduction to Assistive Technology (one three hour session
lecture and laboratory)
HRS 1704: Rehabilitation Science: Introduction to Assistive Technology (4 credit course: lecture
and three lab sessions /week) (Fall 2005-present)
HRS 1704: Rehabilitation Science: Introduction to Assistive Technology (2 credit course: lecture
only) ( Fall 2005-present)
GRADUATE COURSES
HRS 2701: PRESSURE Management Course (Co-Lecturer for Clinical Application/Laboratory)
(2002,2003)
HRS 3710: Clinical Application of wheelchair & mobility (Co-Lecturer)(2003-present)
HRS 2705: Rehab Engineering and AT practices (Lead-lecturer) (2005-present)
HRS 2704: Fundamentals Rehabilitation Technology) (Lead-lecturer)(2005-present)
SEMINARS:
24. Clinical instructor as and member of University of Pittsburgh VA Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Centers (PRC) “Deep Dive” in Assistive Technology Institute May 18-20,
2010.
23. AC DHS / Area Agency on Aging ATTS Information Session & Guided Tour of the
CAT ( 40 participants): Provided Lecture on “CAT – AT Service Delivery Model” and
tour of CAT , April 24, 2009
22. AC DHS / Area Agency on Aging ATTS Information Session & Guided Tour of the
CAT for ( 35 participants) : Provided Lecture on “CAT – AT Service Delivery Model”
and tour of CAT , May 15, 2009
21. “Treatment and Prevention of Injuries to Wheelchair athletes”
Lecture topic I presented: “Pressure management and Seating”, USOC-
Amazing Leader Conference, Colorado Springs April 5, 2008
20. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Workshop on SCI : participated as a
family member in the interactive Q&A session on the Topic of Quality of
live after SCI- the panel consisted on of members with SCI and some
family; Washington DC April 11, 2008
19. “Overview of Assistive Technology for People With Spinal Cord
Injuries” at the International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, New
Dehli, India, February 22-24, 2008
18. HERL Wheelchair and Seating symposium April 12, 2007-Porivided hands on training on
manual wheelchair prescription – Case presentation.
17. HERL Wheelchair and Seating symposium March 22, 2007- Presented lecture entitled “Locus
of Control –A Client Centered Approach to AT Service Delivery”.
16. 23rd International Seating Symposium March 7th-10, 2007 provided lecture on March
07, 2006 SCI Clinical Practice Guidelines re-conference workshop on “Electric Powered
Wheelchair Selection and Training.
15. Comprehensive Seating Mobility Seminar at the Indian Spinal Cord Injury Center( ISCI)
New Delhi February 13&14, 2007 presented lecture Locus of Control –A Client Centered
Approach to AT Service Delivery” and provide hands on lab session on Mat Assessment and
Transfers skills
14. Walter Reed Army Medical Center: Military Amputee Program, Lecture Series September 01,
2006-Presented lecture entitled “Locus of Control –A Client Centered Approach to AT Service
Delivery”.
13.International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, 2006 @ Hotel Ashok, Delhi
March 3-5, 2006 team member of Post Conference Workshop, ISIC March 7, 2006 (All
Day)-presented lecture on “Seating and Cushions” and provided hands-on lab activity on
“Mat Assessments” to workshop participants
12. Wheelchair SIG & RESJA conference in Saga, August 31, 2005 Japan presented
lecture on “Specialized Seating and Mobility”
11. Comprehensive Workshop in Seating and Wheeled Mobility October 1-3, 2004
presented two lectures “Pressure Management lecture “ and “Seating Biomechanics”
and provided clinical Case Study Training
10. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of PM&R and the UPMC
Rehabilitation Network on October 29, 2004 8:3 am- 4:00pm Workshop on “Promoting
Mobility and Function: A Model System’s Approach”; presented one lecture on
“Promoting Mobility through Seating Systems”.
9. International Seating Symposium January 20-22, 2005:
a. Instructional course: “Consideration for the Selection and Fitting of Manual
Wheelchairs for Optimal Mobility” presented one lecture on “Manual
Wheelchair Selection” and provided instruction during “hands-on”
wheelchair skills “training
b. Instructional course:” Review of Medical, Technology and Psychological
Issues for Persons with MS” ; presented one lecture on “Research in Pittsburgh
on Assistive Technology and Multiple Sclerosis”.
8. State-of-the-Science Workshop: Wheelchair Research & Clinical Practice Featuring
Wheelchair Skills Training on 14 January 2005 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center:
Presented one lecture on “Pressure Management and Promoting Mobility through Seating
Systems” and provided instruction during “hands-on” wheelchair slalom exercise.
7. India, New Delhi March 2-3, 2005: ISIC Workshop wheelchair Research & Clinical
Practice Featuring Wheelchair Skills Training; presented one lecture on “Pressure
Management and Promoting Mobility through Seating Systems” and provided “hands-
on” lecture on wheelchair cushions.
6. India, Kampur March 8: ALIMCO Workshop Wheelchair Research & Clinical
Practice Featuring Wheelchair Skills Training: ; presented one lecture on “Pressure
Management and Promoting Mobility through Seating Systems” and provided “hands-
on” instructions on wheelchair skills training to factory workers using manual
wheelchairs
5. Comprehensive Workshop in Seating and Wheeled Mobility: September 12th-14th, 2003
presented lecture on “Pressure Management lecture “ and provided clinical Case Study Training
4. Comprehensive Workshop in Seating and Wheeled Mobility: March 27th-29th, 2004,
presented two lectures “Pressure Management lecture “ and “Seating Biomechanics”
and provided clinical Case Study Training
3. 3-day Seating Seminar, January 10-12,2003, University of Pittsburgh, SHRS, RST (Guest
lecture on: Pressure mapping systems and Instructor during Clinical Exercises)
2. Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Technique, International Seating Symposium,
Orlando FL, February 26th, 2003. (Co- lecture for two sections: “Exercises for
Prevention” and “ Manual Wheelchair Selection”)
1. Mobility Considerations in Progressive Disorders, International Seating
Symposium, Orlando FL, February 27th, 2003. (Co-lecturer)