Alicia M Koontz

Jan 21, 2024 | informahealthcare.com | Sarah Bass |Alicia M Koontz

The authors have no conflicts of interest to report. Additional informationFunding provided by the National Science Foundation, ASPIRE [Grant #1262670] and the NIH Small Business Innovative Research [Grant, #1R43HD070519-01A1]. The contents of this paper do not represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government.

Sep 14, 2023 | tandfonline.com | Sarah Bass |Alicia M Koontz

ABSTRACTWheeled mobility devices enable persons with limited mobility to maintain an independent lifestyle. Lever-drive propulsion options have been shown to increase wheeled mobility device efficiency while reducing physical strain on users. Despite these benefits, they have not been widely adopted for everyday use. Two novel lever-drive devices (RoScooter and RoTrike) provide an alternative to pushrim propulsion by using an integrated front-and-center push-pull lever mechanism.