2020
A novel portable and cost-efficient wheelchair training roller for persons with disabilities in economically disadvantaged settings: the EasyRoller
Scheffers MF, Ottesen TD, Kaye LH, Ayala K, Kadakia SM, Buckley JM, Tuakli-Wosornu YA. A novel portable and cost-efficient wheelchair training roller for persons with disabilities in economically disadvantaged settings: the EasyRoller. Disability And Rehabilitation Assistive Technology 2020, 17: 681-686. PMID: 32880508, DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1807622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-resource settingsPhysical activityTraining rollerQuality of lifePhysical activity participationLow-resource areasCardiorespiratory fitnessChronic diseasesPhysical healthWheelchair usersExercise equipmentWheelchair athletesTraining devicePara-athletesDisadvantaged settingsActivity participationAthletesDisabilitySports performanceHealthPopulationSettingPersonsRehabilitationExercise
2019
Design and development of mobility equipment for persons with disabilities in low-resource and tropical settings: bamboo wheelchairs
Scheffers MF, Ayala K, Ottesen TD, Tuakli-Wosornu YA. Design and development of mobility equipment for persons with disabilities in low-resource and tropical settings: bamboo wheelchairs. Disability And Rehabilitation Assistive Technology 2019, 16: 377-383. PMID: 31795784, DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1695962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWheelchair usersAdaptability of equipmentHot glue gunKey design propertiesIterative design processTropical settingsPhysical health benefitsDesign processLocal tailorsUser needsFinal prototypeMobility equipmentDesign propertiesWheelchair prototypeMaximum independenceDesignUser feedbackPhysical activityWheel componentMobility devicesExpert consultationMobilityVariable terrainUsersSleeker
2018
Engineering and Technology in Wheelchair Sport
Cooper RA, Tuakli-Wosornu YA, Henderson GV, Quinby E, Dicianno BE, Tsang K, Ding D, Cooper R, Crytzer TM, Koontz AM, Rice I, Bleakney AW. Engineering and Technology in Wheelchair Sport. Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Clinics Of North America 2018, 29: 347-369. PMID: 29627093, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Sport, sex and age increase risk of illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games: a prospective cohort study of 51 198 athlete days
Derman W, Schwellnus MP, Jordaan E, Runciman P, Blauwet C, Webborn N, Lexell J, Van de Vliet P, Tuakli-Wosornu Y, Kissick J, Stomphorst J. Sport, sex and age increase risk of illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games: a prospective cohort study of 51 198 athlete days. British Journal Of Sports Medicine 2017, 52: 17. PMID: 29074477, DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRio 2016 Summer Paralympic GamesIllness incidence ratesAthlete daysSummer Paralympic GamesHigh riskOlder athletesOwn medical supportProspective cohort studyElectronic data capturing systemsEpidemiology of illnessRates of illnessIllness surveillance systemDigestive systemRisk of illnessCohort studyIncidence rateIncrease riskIllness dataIllnessRespiratory systemSubcutaneous systemFemale athletesWheelchair fencingData capturing systemMedical support