Sharon E. Sonenblum

Research Engineer
404-385-0633
sharon.sonenblum@coa.gatech.edu

Biography:

Sharon Sonenblum is a Research Engineer at CATEA. Prior to working at CATEA, Sharon worked on her Masters degree at Brown University doing research with the departments of Engineering and Orthopaedics on carpal kinematics, specifically the kinematics of the scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal joint.

Publications

Peer-reviewed Publications

  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, Harris FH, Maurer CL. Characterization of power wheelchair use in the home and community. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008;89(3):486-91.
  • Upal MA, Crisco JJ, Moore DC, Sonenblum SE, Wolfe SW. In vivo elongation of the palmar and dorsal scapholunate interosseous ligament. J Hand Surg [Am] 2006;31(8):1326-32.
  • Sonenblum SE, Crisco JJ, Kang L, Akelman E. In vivo motion of the scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal (STT) joint. J Biomech 2004;37(5):645-52.
  • Johnson DP, Sonenblum SE, Nunez A, Bupathi B, Winston AE. Flouride, Calcium and Phosphate Released from a Remineralizing Toothpaste. Journal of Dental Research 1999;78:172.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers and Presentations

  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, Harris FH, Maurer C. Understanding Wheelchair Use Patterns: Tilt-in-Space. 24th International Seating Symposium. Vancouver, BC; 2008. (Podium Presentation)
  • Harris FH, Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S. Measuring Participation Among Wheeled Mobility Users. European Seating Symposium. Dublin, Ireland; 2007. (Podium Presentation)
  • Harris FH, Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S. A Case Study: Activity and Participation Measurement in Two Subjects. RESNA Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ; 2007. (Poster Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE. Daily Mobility Patterns in Power Wheelchair Users: What complexity measures can be used to describe mobility patterns?. Southeast Biomechanics Conference. Atlanta, GA; 2006. (Podium Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, Maurer C. Monitoring Power Upright and Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair Use. RESNA Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA; 2006. (Poster Presentation)
  • Harris FH, Sprigle S, Sonenblum SE. Measuring Activity and Participation in Outcomes Research. RESNA Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA; 2006. (Workshop)
  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, VanHeil L, Maurer C, Whittaker E. Kinematics of Lateral Transfers: A Pilot Study. International Society of Biomechanics. Cleveland, OH; 2005. (Podium Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, West L, Wood J. Non-Invasive Erythema Detection Using Spectral Imaging. RESNA Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA; 2005. (Poster Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, VanHeil L, Maurer C. Kinematics of Lateral Transfers: A Pilot Study. RESNA Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA; 2005. (Poster Presentation)
  • Lankton S, Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, Wolf J, Oliveira M. Use of GPS and Sensor-based Instrumentation as a Supplement to Self-Report in Studies of Activity and Participation. RESNA Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA; 2005. (Poster Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE, Crisco JJ, Kang L, Akelman E. The scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal (STT) joint: an analysis of in-vivo STT motion in flexion, extension, and ulnar deviation. 49th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society. New Orleans, LA; 2003. (Poster Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE, Crisco JJ, Kang L, Akelman E. The Scaphotrapezio-Trapezoidal (STT) Joint: An Analysis of In Vivo Motion in Flexion, Extension and Ulnar Deviation. Lifespan 10th Annual Research Celebration. Providence, RI; 2002. (Poster and Podium Presentations, award Young Investigator Award)
  • Crisco JJ, Kang L, Sonenblum SE, Akelman E. In vivo motion of the scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal (STT) joint. IV World Congress of Biomechanics. Calgary, Alberta; 2002. (Poster Presentation)
  • Sonenblum SE, Crisco JJ. Impact Characteristics of Coconut Coir. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference. San Diego, CA; 2001. (Poster Presentation)

Education:

Brown University, ScM.
Brown University, ScB.