Stephen H. Sprigle, Ph.D., P.T.

Professor

School of Applied Physiology
and Program in Industrial Design
Program Faculty, Bioengineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
490 Tenth St, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0156
Phone: 404-385-4302 (office)
email: STEPHEN.SPRIGLE@coa.gatech.edu
Lab: Rehabilitation Engineering and Applied Research (REAR) Lab

Sprigle

Education

  • Masters of Physical Therapy, Oct 1998, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Doctor of Philosophy, May 1989, University of Virginia (Biomechanics)
  • Master of Science, May 1985, University of Virginia (Biomedical Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Science, Dec 1982, University of Florida (Engineering Science & Mechanics)

Research Interests

  • Wheeled mobility and seating
  • Pressure ulcer prevention and early detection
  • Assistive technology
  • Rehabilitation engineering.

Classes

  • ID6101 Human Centered Design
  • APPH 6997 Assistive Technology

Select Publications

  • Sprigle S, Zhang L, Duckworth M. Detection of Skin Erythema in Darkly Pigmented Skin Using Multispectral Images. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, accepted, proof finalized and in press.
  • Kong L, Caspall J, Duckworth M, Sprigle S. Assessment of an ultrasonic dermal scanner for skin thickness measurements; Medical Engineering & Physics; published online 3 December 2007, print publication pending.
  • Harris F, Sprigle S. Outcomes measurement of a wheelchair intervention; Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 3(2):1-10, May 2008.
  • Kong L, Sprigle S, Duckworth M, Yi D, Caspall J, Wang J, Zhao F. Handheld erythema and bruise detector, Proceedings of SPIE -- Volume 6915, Medical Imaging 2008: Computer-Aided Diagnosis, Maryellen L. Giger, Nico Karssemeijer, Editors, 69153K (Mar. 17, 2008).
  • Duckworth M, Caspall J, Mappus R, Kong L, Yi, D, Sprigle S. Bruise chromophore concentrations over time. Proceedings of SPIE -- Volume 6915, Medical Imaging 2008: Computer-Aided Diagnosis, Maryellen L. Giger, Nico Karssemeijer, Editors, 69152S (Mar. 17, 2008).
  • Sonenblum SE, Sprigle S, Harris FH, Maurer CL. Characterization of power wheelchair use in the home and community. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008;89:486-91.
  • Sprigle S, Maurer C, Holowka M. (2007) Development of valid and reliable measures of postural stability. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 30(1): 40-49.
  • Sprigle S, Yi D, Caspall J, Linden M, Kong L, Duckworth M; Multispectral image analysis of bruise age. Medical Imaging 2007: Computer-Aided Diagnosis. Edited by Giger, M; Karssemeijer, N. Proceedings of the SPIE, Volume 6514, pp. 65142T (2007).
  • Sprigle, S. (2004). The NPUAP Support Surface Standards Initiative Ostomy Wound Manage 50(8): 6-8.
  • Maurer C, Sprigle S. Effect of Seat Inclination on Seated Pressures of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. Physical Therapy, 2004; 84:255-261.
  • Harris F, Sprigle S. Cost analyses in assistive technology research. Assistive Technology. 2003 Summer;15(1):16-27.
  • Sprigle S, Dunlop W, Press L, Reliability of bench tests of interface pressure. Assistive Technology, 2003; 15:49-576, Summer.
  • Sprigle S, Press L. Reliability of the ISO wheelchair cushion test for loaded contour depth. Assistive Technology, 2003; 15:145-150, Winter.
  • Sprigle S, Wootten M, Sawacha Z, Theilman G. Relationships between cushion type, backrest height, seated posture, and reach of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Medicine; 2003:26(3):236-243, Fall.
  • Sprigle S, Flinn N, Wootten M, McCorry S. Development and testing of a pelvic goniometer to measure pelvic tilt and hip flexion. Clinical Biomechanics 2003; 18:462-465.
  • Sprigle S, Linden M, Riordan B. Analysis Of Localized Erythema Using Clinical Indicators And Spectroscopy. Ostomy Wound Management. 2003; 49(3):18-26, March.
  • Sprigle S, Linden M, Riordan B. Characterizing reactive hyperemia via tissue reflectance spectroscopy in response to an ischemic load across gender, age, skin pigmentation and diabetes. Medical Eng & Physics. 24 (2002); 651-661.
  • Sprigle S, Wootten M, Bresler M, Flinn N. Development of a non-invasive measure of pelvic and hip angles in a seated posture, Arch Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2002; 83:1597-602, Nov.
  • Sprigle S, Press L, Davis K. Development of uniform terminology and procedures to describe wheelchair cushion characteristics, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 38(4):449-461, Jul/Aug 2001.
  • Sprigle S, Linden M, McKenna D, Davis K, Riordan B. “Clinical skin temperature measurement to predict incipient pressure ulcers”. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 2001;14(3):133-138.
  • Riordan B, Sprigle S, Linden M. Testing the validity of erythema detection algorithms. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 2001;38(1)pp.13-22.
  • Rahman MM, Sprigle S, Physical Accessibility Guidelines of Consumer Product Controls, Assistive Technology, 9(1):3-14, 1997.
  • Karg P, Sprigle S, Development of test methodologies for determining the safety of wheelchair headrest systems during vehicle transport, Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. 33(3):290-304, 1996.
  • Sprigle S, Linden M, Accelerations experienced by wheelchair users with spinal cord injury in a moving van, Technology and Disability, 5:81-91, 1996.
  • Sprigle S, Schuch J, Using Seat Contour Measurements During Seating Evaluations of the SCI, Assistive Technology, 5(1),24‑35, 1993.
  • Cron L, Sprigle S, Clinical Evaluation of the Hemi Cushion, The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(2),141‑144, 1993.
  • Sprigle S, Chung KC, Brubaker C, Reduction of Sitting Pressures with Custom Contoured Cushions, Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 27(2):127‑134, 1990.
  • Sprigle S, Chung KC, Brubaker C, Factors Affecting Seat Contour Characteristics, VA Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, vol. 27, no. 2,1990, pgs 135‑140.
  • Sprigle S, Faisant T, Chung KC, Clinical Evaluation of Custom Contoured Cushions for the Spinal Cord Injured, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 71(9)655‑658, 1990.