W Mark Richter

Summary

Publications

  1. ncbi Reduced finger and wrist flexor activity during propulsion with a new flexible handrim
    W Mark Richter
    MAX Mobility LLC, Beneficial Designs Inc, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 87:1643-7. 2006
  2. ncbi Consequences of a cross slope on wheelchair handrim biomechanics
    W Mark Richter
    MAX Mobility LLC, Nashville, TN, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88:76-80. 2007
  3. ncbi Stroke pattern and handrim biomechanics for level and uphill wheelchair propulsion at self-selected speeds
    W Mark Richter
    MAX Mobility LLC, Nashville, TN Beneficial Designs Inc, Nashville, TN, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88:81-7. 2007
  4. ncbi Effects of single-variable biofeedback on wheelchair handrim biomechanics
    W Mark Richter
    Biomechanics Laboratory, MAX Mobility, LLC, Antioch, TN, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 92:572-7. 2011
  5. ncbi The effects of four different stroke patterns on manual wheelchair propulsion and upper limb muscle strain
    Andrew M Kwarciak
    Biomechanics Laboratory, MAX Mobility, LLC, Antioch, TN 37013, USA
    Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 7:459-63. 2012
  6. ncbi Low-impact wheelchair propulsion: achievable and acceptable
    W Mark Richter
    BioMobility Laboratory, Beneficial Designs, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
    J Rehabil Res Dev 42:21-33. 2005

Research Grants

  1. OptiPush Wheelchair Training System
    W Richter; Fiscal Year: 2006
  2. Wheelchair Propulsion Technique
    W Richter; Fiscal Year: 2007
  3. ErgoChair Smart Manual Wheelchair
    W Richter; Fiscal Year: 2007
  4. Wheelchair Propulsion Technique
    W Mark Richter; Fiscal Year: 2010
  5. Wheelchair Propulsion Technique
    W Mark Richter; Fiscal Year: 2010

Collaborators

Detail Information

Publications6

  1. ncbi Reduced finger and wrist flexor activity during propulsion with a new flexible handrim
    W Mark Richter
    MAX Mobility LLC, Beneficial Designs Inc, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 87:1643-7. 2006
    ..To test the hypothesis that finger and wrist flexor activity is lower when pushing with a high-friction flexible handrim than with a standard uncoated handrim...
  2. ncbi Consequences of a cross slope on wheelchair handrim biomechanics
    W Mark Richter
    MAX Mobility LLC, Nashville, TN, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88:76-80. 2007
    ..To test the hypothesis that pushing on a cross slope leads to increased handrim loading compared with that found on a level surface...
  3. ncbi Stroke pattern and handrim biomechanics for level and uphill wheelchair propulsion at self-selected speeds
    W Mark Richter
    MAX Mobility LLC, Nashville, TN Beneficial Designs Inc, Nashville, TN, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88:81-7. 2007
    ....
  4. ncbi Effects of single-variable biofeedback on wheelchair handrim biomechanics
    W Mark Richter
    Biomechanics Laboratory, MAX Mobility, LLC, Antioch, TN, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 92:572-7. 2011
    ..To determine the effects of single-variable biofeedback on select wheelchair propulsion variables...
  5. ncbi The effects of four different stroke patterns on manual wheelchair propulsion and upper limb muscle strain
    Andrew M Kwarciak
    Biomechanics Laboratory, MAX Mobility, LLC, Antioch, TN 37013, USA
    Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 7:459-63. 2012
    ..To evaluate the effects of stroke pattern on handrim biomechanics and upper limb electromyography (EMG) in experienced wheelchair users...
  6. ncbi Low-impact wheelchair propulsion: achievable and acceptable
    W Mark Richter
    BioMobility Laboratory, Beneficial Designs, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
    J Rehabil Res Dev 42:21-33. 2005
    ..This study showed that low-impact wheelchair propulsion is both achievable and acceptable to users...

Research Grants8

  1. OptiPush Wheelchair Training System
    W Richter; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..Pre- and post-training evaluations will include exercise capacity, propulsion strength, propulsion efficiency and propulsion biomechanics testing. ..
  2. Wheelchair Propulsion Technique
    W Richter; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..Implementation of the knowledge gained from this research is hoped to contribute to the reduction of upper extremity injuries in the wheelchair user population. ..
  3. ErgoChair Smart Manual Wheelchair
    W Richter; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..One preventative measure is to reduce physical demand during wheelchair use. This project will develop innovative technology that will dramatically improve the ergonomics of wheelchair transfers and lifting tasks. ..
  4. Wheelchair Propulsion Technique
    W Mark Richter; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..Implementation of the knowledge gained from this research is hoped to contribute to the reduction of upper extremity injuries in the wheelchair user population. ..
  5. Wheelchair Propulsion Technique
    W Mark Richter; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..Implementation of the knowledge gained from this research is hoped to contribute to the reduction of upper extremity injuries in the wheelchair user population. ..