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Richard N. Hinrichs, Ph.D. Director, Biomechanics Laboratory Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology Office PEBE 206 Phone: 480-965-1624 FAX: 480-965-8108 E-mail: hinrichs@asu.edu Personal web page: www.public.asu.edu/~hinrichs |
| About: |
Dr. Hinrichs received his B.A. from Oberlin College in 1975, his
M.A. from the University of Iowa in 1978, and his Ph.D. from the
Pennsylvania State University in 1982. Before coming to Arizona
State University in 1987, he was on the faculty at the University of
South Carolina and North Texas State University. Dr. Hinrichs is a
member of the American College of Spoils Medicine, the American
Society of Biomechanics, the International Society of Biomechanics,
the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, and the USA
Swimming Sports Medicine and Science Committee. He is on the
Editorial Board of the Journal of
Biomechanics. He served as Associate Editor for the journal
Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise in charge of biomechanics manuscripts. A six-time
NCAA All-American in swimming, he was inducted into the Oberlin
College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987. He continues to compete in
masters swimming meets and is both nationally and internationally
ranked in the breaststroke events for his age. |
| Research: |
Dr. Hinrichs' major research interests lie in sport biomechanics,
particularly in the areas of aquatics and locomotion. He has
authored or co-authored several papers on the hydrodynamics of
swimming propulsion. In the area of locomotion, Dr. Hinrichs has
conducted extensive research into the nature of the interaction of
arms and legs in walking and running. Other research interests
include human body segment inertial properties, angular momentum
analyses of trampolining and long jumping, kinematic analyses of
vertical jumping, and the biomechanics of throwing in males and
females. Consistent with his interest in upper extremity
biomechanics, Dr. Hinrichs received funding to study Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome (CTS) and other Repetitive Strain Injuries which affect
computer keyboard operators and others using their hands in
repetitive tasks. Working closely with local physicians, Dr.
Hinrichs is investigating new non-surgical approaches to preventing
or treating CTS. Dr. Hinrichs continues to pursue research in both
ergonomics and sport biomechanics. In Spring 2007 Dr. Hinrichs will
be on sabbatical leave with Dr. Larry Mandarino studying the
relationship between CTS and insulin resistance. |
| Selected
Publications: |
Yan, J.H.,
Hinrichs, R.N., Payne, V.G., & Thomas, J.R. (2000). Normalized jerk:
A measure to capture developmental characteristics of young girls’
overarm throwing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16, 196-203.
McLean, S.P. & Hinrichs, R.N. (2000). Influence of arm position and lung volume on the center of buoyancy of competitive swimmers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71, 182-189. McLean, S.P. & Hinrichs, R.N. (2000). Buoyancy, gender, and swimming performance. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16, 248-263. McLean, S.P., Holthe, M.J., Vint, P.F., Beckett, K.D., & Hinrichs, R.N. (2000). Addition of an approach to a relay swimming start. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16, 343-356. Sucher, B.M., Hinrichs, R.N., Welcher, R.L., Quiroz, L.D., St. Laurent, B.F., & Morrison, B.J. (2005). Manipulative treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Biomechanical and osteopathic intervention to increase the length of the transverse carpal ligament—Part II: Effect of gender and manipulative “priming.” Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 105, 135-143. Colloca, C.J. & Hinrichs, R.N. (2005). The
biomechanical and clinical significance of the lumbar erector spinae
flexion-relaxation phenomenon: a review of the literature. Journal
of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 28, 623-631. |