Richard Hinrichs

Professor Emeritus,

College of Health Solutions

Other ASU affiliations

Emeritus Professor, Emeritus College

ABC1 138 ASU Mail code 3020 Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Long Bio

Richard Hinrichs, PhD

Associate Professor

Short Bio

Web Site

Dr. Hinrich's public Web Site

Education

PhD - Pennsylvania State University, 1982
MA - University of Iowa, 1978
BA - Oberlin College, 1975

Recent Publications

Afifi, M. & Hinrichs, R.N. (2012). A mechanics comparison between landing from a countermovement jump and landing from stepping off a box. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28, 1-9.
De Witt, J.K. & Hinrichs, R.N. (2012). Relationship between joint velocities and ball velocity during an instep soccer kick. Sports Biomechanics, 11, 382-90.
Curzon, A.M., Cooper, E.R., & Hinrichs, R.N. (2010). Effect of seat belt anchor placement on occupant protection in rollover with consideration given to frontal impact. Technical Paper 2010-01-0524, Society of Automotive Engineers.
Colloca, C.J., Cunliffe, C., Pinnock, M.H., Kim, Y.-K., & Hinrichs, R.N. (2009). Force-time profile characterization of the McTimoney toggle-torque-recoil technique. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 32, 372-378.
Kim, Y.-K., Hinrichs, R.N., & Dounskaia, N. (2009).The problem of kinematic redundancy is eliminated by inter-segmental dynamics during horizontal arm swing.Journal of Neurophysiology, 102, 2889-2899.

Research Interests

Sports biomechanics, particularly in the areas of swimming, jumping/landing, and locomotion. Ergonomics/human factors with special emphasis on upper extremity repetitive movement disorders including carpal tunnel sydrome.

Research Interests

Publications

Colloca, C.J., Cunliffe, C., Pinnock, M.H., Kim, Y.-K., & Hinrichs, R.N. Force-time profile characterization of the McTimoney toggle-torque-recoil technique. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2009).
Kim, Y.-K., Hinrichs, R.N., & Dounskaia, N. The problem of kinematic redundancy is eliminated by inter-segmental dynamics during horizontal arm swing. Journal of Neurophysiology (2009).
Welcher, R, Hinrichs, R, George, T. An analysis of velocity and temporal characteristics of three starts in competitive swimming. Sports Biomechanics (2008).
Cheetham, P.J., Rose, G.A., Hinrichs, R.N., Neal, R.J., Mottram, R.E., Hurrion, P.D., & Vint, P.V. Comparison of kinematic sequence parameters between amateur and professional golfers. In D. Crews and R. Lutz (Eds.) Science and Golf V: Proceedings of the Fifth World Scientific Congress of Golf. Mesa, AZ: Energy in Motion (2008).
B Sucher, Richard Hinrichs, R Welcher, L Quiroz, B St Laurent, B Morrison. 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 (2005).
C Colloca, Richard Hinrichs. The biomechanical and clinical significance of the lumbar erector spinae flexion-relaxation phenomenon: a review of the literature. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2005).
J Yan, Richard Hinrichs, V Payne, J Thomas. Normalized jerk: A measure to capture developmental characteristics of young girls' overarm throwing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics (2000).
Richard Hinrichs, B Morrison. Analysis: New "long john" swimming suits worn at the 2000 Olympics. ACSM Fit Society Page (2000).
S McLean, M Holthe, P Vint, K Beckett, Richard Hinrichs. Addition of an approach to a relay swimming start. Journal of Applied Biomechanics (2000).
S McLean, Richard Hinrichs. Buoyancy, gender, and swimming performance. Journal of Applied Biomechanics (2000).
S McLean, Richard Hinrichs. Influence of arm position and lung volume on the center of buoyancy of competitive swimmers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (2000).

Research Activity

Hinrichs,Richard N*. Measuring Forces During Swimming Starts With and Without a Rear Foot Wedge. US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE(9/4/2007 - 6/30/2010).
Amazeen,Polemnia*, Hinrichs,Richard N. Dynamics of Motor-Respiratory Coupling. NSF-SBE(6/1/2005 - 5/31/2009).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. Asymmetrical Force Production During Swimming Starts. USA SWIM(1/1/2005 - 12/31/2006).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. A COMPARISON OF BODY DENSITY AND CENTER OF BUOYANCY IN COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS WEARING CONVENTIONAL AND FULL-BODY SWIMSUITS. USA SWIM(4/1/2001 - 3/31/2002).
Wiezel,Avi*, Hinrichs,Richard N, Jackson,Naomi, Weber,Sandra Lee. SKILL-DRIVE OPTIMIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. NSF-ENG(8/15/2000 - 6/30/2003).
Vint,Peter Francis*, Hinrichs,Richard N. IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BALL SPEED & ONE-LEGGED LANDINGS IN THE VOLLEYBALL ATTACK. US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE(7/15/1999 - 12/31/2000).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. NON-SURGICAL RELEASE OF THE TRANSVERSE CARPAL LIGAMENT-A CADAVER STUDY USING EXTERNAL DEVICES AND OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION. AMER OSTEOPATHIC ASSN(8/16/1998 - 6/30/2000).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES IN UTILITY INDUSTRY FIELD. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(9/1/1992 - 12/31/1992).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. GENDER DIFF IN THE CNTR FOR BUOYANCY LOCATION OF COMPETE. NATL COLL ATHLETIC ASSO (NCAA)(7/1/1992 - 6/30/1993).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. KINEMATIC ELETROMYOGRAPHIC & OSTEOPATHIC INVES. OF RS SYND. DEROY TESTAMENTARY FDN(7/1/1991 - 12/31/1992).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTION IN RACE WALKING. ATHLETICS CONGRESS(1/1/1989 - 5/1/1991).
Hinrichs,Richard N*. UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTION IN SPRINT RUNNING. US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE(1/1/1988 - 9/30/1990).

Presentations

Vint, P.F., Hinrichs, R.N., Riewald, S.A., Mason, R.K., & McLean, S.P. Effects of handle and block configuration on swim start performance. XXVII International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Limerick, Ireland (Aug 2009).
Afifi, M. & Hinrichs, R.N. The effects of different fatiguing protocols on landing mechanics and knee kinesthetic sense. 33rd annual meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, State College, PA (Aug 2009).
Hinrichs, R.N., Vint, P.F., McLean, S.P., Riewald, S.A., & Mason, R.K. Comparison of swim starts using side handle and front handle grip techniques. 56th annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA, (May 2009).
Afifi, M., Heinrichs, K., & Hinrichs, R. Developing a field test to predict knee valgus during landing form a jump. World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport VIII, Magdeburg, Germany (Sep 2008).
Afifi, M., Heinrichs, K., & Hinrichs, R. The relationship between knee valgus when squating and during vertical jump takeoff and landing. 4th North American Congress on Biomechanics, Ann Arbor, MI (Aug 2008).
Kim, Y.-K. & Hinrichs, R.N. Kinematic analysis on influence of an extra weight in horizontal arm swing. 4th North American Congress on Biomechanics, Ann Arbor, MI (Aug 2008).
Cheetham, P.J., Rose, G.A., Hinrichs, R.N., Neal, R.J., Mottram, R.E., Hurrion, P.D., & Vint, P.V. Comparison of kinematic sequence parameters between amateur and professional golfers. World Scientific Congress of Golf V, Phoenix, AZ, March 2008 (Mar 2008).
Afifi, M, Hinrichs, Richard. A GRF comparison between landing from a countermovemnt jump and landing from stepping off a box. 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2006).
Hinrichs, Richard, Welcher, R, Conci, S, McLean, S, Vint, P. Asymmetrical force distribution in swimming starts. American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) World Clinic (Sep 2006).
Kim, Y-K, Hinrichs, Richard. Biomechanical classification of taekwondo kicks. 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2006).
Kim, Y, Hinrichs, Richard. Does warming up with a weighted bat help or hurt bat speed in baseball?. Paper presented at the combined 20th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 2 (Aug 2005).
Morrison, B, Hinrichs, Richard, Larsen, B. The effect of aging on stroke parameters in swimming. Paper presented at the combined 20th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 2 (Aug 2005).
Novotny, S, Hinrichs, Richard. The effects of quantitative feedback on the reduction of landing force. Paper presented at the combined 20th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 2 (Aug 2005).
Sultvedt, S, Hinrichs, Richard. The effect of a hurdle preflight approach on takeoff velocities in springboard diving. Paper presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (Jun 2005).
Larsen, B, Hinrichs, Richard. Transition from the glide phase to free swimming following a freestyle flip turn: which arm pulls first?. Paper presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (Jun 2005).
Hinrichs, Richard. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Musculoskeletal Problems in Industry: What's the Solution?. Guest lecturer in IEE 437/547 at ASU (Rebecca Boren, instructor) (Nov 2004).
Hinrichs, Richard. Stretching the transverse carpal ligament as an alternative to surgery in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Gladys T. McGarey Research Foundation's Physician Discussion Group, monthly meeting (Nov 2004).
Hinrichs, Richard. Biomechanics of Swimming. Dobson High School Swim Team (Oct 2004).
Hinrichs, Richard, Morrison, B, Vint, P, DeWitt, J, Mitchell, J, McLean, S. Predicting out-of-plane point locations using the 2D-DLT. 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2004).
Kim, Y, Yamaguchi, G, Hinrichs, Richard. 3D computer simulation of roundhouse kick in Taekwondo. 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2004).
Novotny, S, Hinrichs, Richard. Factors in producing a "soft" landing in terms of both force and sound. 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2004).
Gaines, A, Hinrichs, Richard, Martin, P. Muscle function in the generation of propulsive and braking forces during running. 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2004).
Hinrichs, Richard. Healthy bodies, healthy selves: Hands, wrists, and arms after 50. OASIS (Older Adult Service and Information Systems) (Nov 2003).
Hinrichs, Richard, Sucher, B. Carpal tunnel syndrome & osteopathic manipulative medicine. 2003 American Osteopathic Association Convention and Scientific Seminar (Oct 2003).
Hinrichs, Richard, Wilson, B, Dapena, J, Kippenhan, B. A perfectionist looks at sports techniques: a tribute to Jim Hay. 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2003).
Hinrichs, Richard, Morrison, B, McLean, S. A comparison of buoyant forces and center of buoyancy in competitive swimmers wearing conventional and full body swimsuits. 2003 American Swimming Coaches Association World Clinic (Sep 2003).
Hinrichs, Richard, Morrison, B, McLean, S. Do bodysuits from different manufacturers aid a swimmer's buoyancy?. 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2003).
Hinrichs, Richard. Accuracy of using multiple zones for the DLT in swimming. 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (Sep 2003).
Morrison, B, Hinrichs, Richard. Sink or swim: Should swimmers wear the new full-body swimsuits?. Life, Earth, and Social Sciences Graduate Research Symposium, Arizona State University (Feb 2003).
Hinrichs, Richard. On the mechanisms of propulsion in swimming: Is it lift, drag, or something else?. Southwest District AAHPERD Scholar Lecture (Apr 2002).
Sucher, B, Hinrichs, Richard, Morrison, B, Quiroz, L, Welcher, R. Effect of gender and method of stretching the transverse carpal ligament in cadavers: application to carpal tunnel syndrome. Annual Meeting of the American Osteopathic Association (Oct 2001).
Hinrichs, Richard. Biomechanics I, II" and "Biomechanics of Bone and Articular Cartilage. Phoenix Orthopedic Residents Program (Oct 2001).
Hinrichs, Richard. Carpal Tunnel in court reporting. Annual convention of the Arizona Court Reporters Association (Sep 2001).
Hinrichs, Richard. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other musculoskeletal problems in court reporting: What's the solution?. 2001 Student Seminar of the Arizona Court Reporters Association (Jun 2001).
Hinrichs, Richard. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Repetitive Strain Injuries: What's the Solution?. (Apr 2001).
Hinrichs, Richard. Ergonomics and Repetitive Strain Injuries: What's the Connection?. (Nov 2000).
Hinrichs, Richard, Morrison, B. An analysis of the new "high tech" swimming suits worn at the 2000 Olympic games. Nevada AHPERD Convention (Nov 2000).
McLean, S, Vint, P, Beckett, K, Hinrichs, Richard, Holthe, M. Kinematics of step-through swimming starts. 47th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (Jun 2000).
Sucher, B, Hinrichs, Richard, Welcher, R, Quiroz, L. Manipulative treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Biomechanical and osteopathic intervention to increase the length of the transverse carpal ligament-Part II. American Osteopathic College of Rehabilitation Medicine Mid-Year Meeting (May 2000).

Service

Health Advisory Committee, Committee member (2008 - Present)
Health Advisory Committee, Committee member (2008 - Present)
Arts, Media, and Engineering, Affiliated Faculty (2007 - Present)
Arts, Media, and Engineering, Affiliated Faculty (2007 - Present)
USA Swimming, Inc, Member of Sports Medicine and Science Network (2004 - Present)
USA Swimming, Inc, Member of Sports Medicine and Science Network (2004 - Present)
Journal of Biomechanics, Editorial Board Member (2003 - Present)
Journal of Biomechanics, Editorial Board Member (2003 - Present)
ASU Faculty Staff Basketball Association (FSBA), President (2009 - 2010)
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Guest reviewer (2009 - 2009)
American Society of Biomechanics, Session Chair (2009 - 2009)
UofA/ASU Medical School Phoenix, Guest Instructor (2009 - 2009)
Personnel Committee, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Member (2003 - 2009)
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Guest reviewer (2008 - 2008)
Research Methods for Performance Analysis in Sport, Guest reviewer (2008 - 2008)
AfriComp09, Guest reviewer (2008 - 2008)
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Guest reviewer (2008 - 2008)
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Guest reviewer (2006 - 2006)
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Member of Board of Directors (2004 - 2006)
International Society of Biomechanics, Member of Student Grants Review Committee (2005 - 2006)
International Society of Biomechanics, Grant Reviewer (2006 - 2006)
Journal of Biomechanics, Guest reviewer (2006 - 2006)
ASU faculty, Ergonomics Consultant (2005 - 2005)
Search committee for a Ph.D. Lecturer position in biomechanics, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Chair (2004 - 2005)
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Guest reviewer (2004)
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Guest reviewer (2004)
Dobson High School Swim Team, Mesa, AZ, Scientific Advisor/Consultant (2004 - 2004)
University of California at Davis, Tenure and Promotion External Reviewer (2004 - 2004)
Promotion to Full Professor of colleague at University of California at Davis, External reviewer (2004 - 2004)
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Exercise Science, Director (2002 - 2004)
Committee of Review, Member (2003)
Dobson High School Swim Team, Mesa, AZ, Scientific Advisor/Consultant (2003)
Faculty Search Committee, Member (2003)
International Society of Biomechanics, Reviewer of Student Grant Proposals (2003)
Journal of Biomechanics, Guest reviewer (2003)
Older Adult Service and Information Systems (OASIS) in Phoenix, AZ, Guest lecturer (2003)
Committee of Review, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education (changed to Kinesiology July 2002), Arizona State University, Member (2001 - 2003)
Search committee for a faculty position in pedagogy, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Member (2002 - 2003)
Human Subjects Institutional Review Board, Arizona State University, Chair (2000 - 2002)
Research Safety Oversight Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2000 - 2002)
Human Subjects Institutional Review Board, Arizona State University, Member (1994 - 2002)
Tenure and promotion to Assoc. Prof. of colleague at Iowa State University, External reviewer (2002 - 2002)
tenure and promotion to Assoc. Prof. of colleague at Willamette University, External reviewer (2002 - 2002)
American Society of Biomechanics, Member of the Nominating Committee (2001 - 2002)
ASU Triathlon Club, Arizona State University, Faculty Advisor (1996 - 2002)
Search committee for two faculty positions in pedagogy, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Member (2001 - 2002)
search committee for a faculty position in pedagogy, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Member (2000 - 2001)
student research proposal in University of Florida grant writing workshop, Guest reviewer (2001 - 2001)
Search committee for Chair, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Member (2000 - 2001)
Committee of Review, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Member (1998 - 2000)
Human Subjects Institutional Review Board, Arizona State University, Chair-Elect (1998 - 2000)
Computer Network Team, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Member (1994 - 2000)