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Physical work scientific publications examine a variety of physical work tasks to better understand the demands that can bring about overexertion, stress, and fatigue.

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2009

Catena, R.D., DiDomenico, A., Banks, J., and Dennerlein, J.T., “Balance Control During Material Handling Over a Slippery Surface,” Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, State College, PA, Online, 2009

Ciriello, V.M., Maikala, R.V., Dempsey, P.G., and O'Brien, N.V., “Cart Pushing Capabilities for Males and Females: An Update,” Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Antonio, TX, pp. 897-901, 2009

Jackson, J.A., Mathiassen, S.E., and Dempsey, P.G., “Methodological Variance Associated with Normalization of Occupational Upper Trapezius EMG Using Submaximal Reference Contractions,” Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 416-427, 2009

Li, K.W., Yu, R.F., Gao, Y., Maikala, R.V., and Tsai, H., “Physiological and Perceptual Responses in Male Chinese Workers Performing Combined Manual Materials Handling Tasks,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 422-427, 2009

Lin, J.H. and McGorry, R.W., “One-Handed Pull Strength Capacity for the Male Population,” Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Antonio, TX, pp. 1549-1553, 2009

Lin, J.H., McGorry, R.W., Maikala, R.V., and Brunette, C., “Effects of Torque Exposure, Pace, and Work:Rest Ratio on Grip Force in Repetitive Powered Hand Tool Operation,” Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Beijing, China, on CD, 2009

Maikala, R.V. and Bhambhani, Y.N., “Microvascularity of Lumbar Erector Spinae Muscle During Sustained Prone Trunk Extension Test,” Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 645, pp. 67-73, 2009

Maikala, R.V., Dempsey, P.G., Ciriello, V.M., and O'Brien, N.V., “Dynamic Pushing on Three Frictional Surfaces: Maximum Acceptable Forces, Cardiopulmonary, and Calf Muscle Metabolic Responses in Healthy Men,” Ergonomics, Vol. 52, No. 6, pp.735-746, 2009

Maikala, R.V., Ciriello, V.M., Dempsey, P.G., and O’Brien, N.V., “Gender Differences in Psychophysically Determined Physiological Responses During Dynamic Pushing on Magnetic Particle Break Treadmill,” Proceedings of the Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Miami, FL, on DVD, 2009

McGorry, R.W., Lin, J.H., Dempsey, P.G., and Casey, J.S., “The Relationship of Borg CR10 Ratings of Perceived Exertion to Grip Force During Hand Tool Tasks” Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Society of Biometrics, Cape Town, South Africa, on CD, 2009

McGorry, R.W., Maikala, R.V., Lin, J.H., and Rivard, A., “Oxygenation Kinetics of Forearm Muscles as a Function of Handle Diameter During a Repetitive Power Grip force Task,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 465-470, 2009

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2008

Ciriello, V.M., “Does Wearing a Non-Expanding Weight Lifting Belt Change Psychophysically Determined Maximum Acceptable Weights and Forces,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 38, pp. 1045-1050, 2008

Ciriello, V.M., Dempsey, P.G., Maikala, R.V., and O’Brien, N.V., “Secular Changes in Psychophysically Determined Maximum Acceptable Weights and Forces Over Twenty Years for Male Industrial Workers,” Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 5, pp. 593-601, 2008

Dempsey, P.G., Ciriello, V., Maikala, R., and O’Brien, N., “Oxygen Consumption Prediction Models for Individual and Combination Materials Handling Tasks,” Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1776-1789, 2008

DiDomenico, A. and Nussbaum, M.A., “Estimation of Forces Exerted by the Fingers Using Standardized Surface Electromyography from the Forearm,” Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 858-871, 2008

DiDomenico, A. and Nussbaum, M.A., “Interactive Effects of Physical and Mental Workload on Subjective Workload Assessment,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 38, pp. 977-983, 2008

Li, Z., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., and Cai, X., “Refraction Effect Analysis of Using a Hand-Held Laser Scanner with Glass Support for 3D Anthropometric Measurement of the Hand: A Theoretical Study,” Measurement, Vol. 41, No. 8, pp. 842-850, 2008

Li, Z., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., and Cai, X., “Refraction Effect Analysis of Using a Hand-Held Laser Scanner with Glass Support for 3D Anthropometric Measurement of The Hand: Strategy Comparison and Application,” Measurement, Vol. 41, No. 8, pp. 851-861, 2008

Li, Z., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., Ouyang, L., and Duan, J., “Validation of a Three-Dimensional Hand Scanning and Dimension Extraction Method with Dimension Data,” Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1672-1692, 2008

Lin, J.H. and McGorry, R.W., “Predicting Subjective Perceptions of Powered Tool Torque Reactions Based on Work Locations,” Proceedings of the 2nd Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International Conference, Las Vegas, NV, on CD, 2008

Maikala, R.V. and Bhambhani, Y.N., “Functional Changes in Cerebral and Paraspinal Muscle Physiology of Healthy Women During Exposure to Whole-Body Vibration,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 943-953, 2008

Maikala, R.V., Ciriello, V.M., Dempsey, P.G., and O’Brien, N.V., “Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-Derived Circulatory Responses in Healthy Women Workers During Psychophysically-Determined Cart Pushing on Low and High Frictional Floors,” Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice, Las Vegas, NV, pp. 650-651, 2008

Menéndez, C.C., Amick, B.C., Chang, C.H., Dennerlein, J.T., Harrist, R.B., Jenkins, M., Robertson, M.M., and Katz, J.N., “Computer Use Patterns Associated with Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 166-74, 2008

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2007

Ciriello, V.M., “The Effects of Container Size, Frequency, and Extended Horizontal Reach on Maximum Acceptable Weights of Lifting for Female Industrial Workers,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 38, pp. 1-5, 2007

Ciriello, V.M., Dempsey, P.G., Maikala, R.V., and O'Brien, N.V., “Revisited: Comparison of Two Techniques to Establish Maximum Acceptable Forces of  Dynamic Pushing for Male Industrial Workers,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 37, No. 11-12, pp. 877-892, 2007

DiDomenico, A.T., Gielo-Perczak, K., McGorry, R.W., and Chang, C.C., “Limitations of Postural Stability Ratings,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51st Annual Meeting, Baltimore MD, pp. 1219-1223, 2007

Gielo-Perczak, K. and Matz, S., “The Area of Glenoid Asymmetry Identified as Important Contributor to Shoulder Strength During Pushing and Pulling in the Coronal Plane,” Ergonomics, Vol. 50, No. 11, pp.1856-1870, 2007

Lin, J.H., McGorry, R.W., and Chang, C.C., “Hand-Handle Interface Force and Torque Measurement System for Pneumatic Assembly Tool Operations:  A Supplement to ISO 6544, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene,” Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 332-340, 2007

Lin, J.H., McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., and Dempsey, P.G., “Effects of User Experience, Working Posture, and Joint Hardness on Powered Nutrunner Torque Reactions,” Ergonomics, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 859-876, 2007

Maikala R.V. and Bhambhani,Y.N., “Peripheral Circulatory Responses In Vivo From Regional Brachial Biceps and Lumbar Muscles in Healthy Men and Women During Pushing and Pulling Exercise,” Gender Medicine, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 130-145, 2007

McGorry, R.W. and Lin, J.H., “Power Grip Strength as a Function of Tool Handle Shape, Orientation and Location,” Ergonomics, Vol. 50, No. 9, pp. 1392-1403, 2007

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2006

Chang, C.C., Hsiang, S., and McGorry, R., “The Effect of Plane of Reference on Dynamic Coding of Manual Lifting,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, the Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Ciriello, V.M., “Differences Between Male and Female Psychophysically Determined Maximum Acceptable Forces of a Cart Pushing Task,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp. 1393-1396 (CD), 2006

Dempsey, P.G., “Challenges and Opportunities for Direct Measurement of Hand-Held Tool Grip Forces,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, the Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Dempsey, P.G. and Filiaggi, A., “Cross-Sectional Investigation of Task Demands and Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among Restaurant Wait Staff,” Ergonomics, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 93-106, 2006

Dempsey, P.G. and Mathiassen, S.E., “On the Evolution of Task-Based Analysis of Manual Materials Handling, and its Applicability in Contemporary Ergonomics,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 33-43, 2006

Dempsey, P.G., Mathiassen, S.E., Jackson, J.A., and O'Brien, N.V., “Influence of Work Pace Conditions on Temporal Organization of Work and Rest,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, the Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Gielo-Perczak, Matz, S., and An, K.N., “Arm Abduction Strength and Its Relationship to Shoulder Geometry,” Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Vol. 16, pp. 66-78, 2006

Gielo-Perczak, K, Solomonow, M., Karwowski, W., Kumar, S., and Drury, C., “Diversity of Factors that are the Best Predictors of Individual Performance,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp.1236-1239 (CD), 2006

Jackson, J.A., Mathiassen, S.E, and Dempsey, P.G., “Methodological Variance Associated with Normalization of Upper Trapezius EMG Using Submaximal Reference Contractions,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, the Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Li, K.W. and Chang, C.L., “Effects of Handwear and Hand Posture on Four Performance Measures in Foil Fencing,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp.1746- 1750 (CD), 2006

Lin, J.H. and McGorry, R.W., “Subjective Perceptions Toward Selected Power Nutrunner Torque Reactions,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp. 1887 (CD), 2006

Lin, J.H., McGorry, R.W., Dempsey, P.G., and Chang, C.C., “Handle Displacement and Operator Responses to Pneumatic Nutrunner Torque Buildup,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 367-376, 2006

Li, K.W., Yu, R.F., and Han, X.L., “Physiological and Psychophysical Responses of Materials Handling Under Different Footwear-Floor Slipperiness Conditions,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, the Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Maikala, R.V. and Bhambhani, Y.N., “Back Extensor Muscle Oxygenation and Blood Volume Comparisons During Two Endurance Exercise Modes,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp.1755-1758 (CD), 2006

Maikala, R.V. and Bhambhani, Y.N., “Comparisons of Physiological and Perceptual Responses in Healthy Men and Women During Standardized Arm Cranking and Task-Specific Pushing-Pulling,” International Archive of Occupational and Environmental Health, Vol. 79, No. 6, pp. 509-520, 2006

Maikala, R.V. and Bhambhani, Y.N., “In Vivo Lumbar Erector Spinae Oxygenation and Blood volume Measurements in Healthy Men During Seated Whole-body Vibration,” Experimental Physiology, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 853-866, 2006

Maikala, R.V. and Bhambhani, Y., “Regional Cerebral Oxygenation and Blood Volume Responses in Healthy Women During Seated Whole-body Vibration,” Proceedings of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, First American Conference on Human Vibration, Morgantown, WV, pp. 72-73, 2006

Maikala, R.V., King, S., and Bhambhani, Y., “Acute Physiological Responses in Healthy Men During Whole-Body Vibration,” International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Vol. 79, No. 2, pp.103-114, 2006

McGorry, R.W. and Courtney, T.K., “Worksite Exercise Programs and Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Extremities,” Professional Safety, Vol. 51, No. 4, pp. 25-30, 2006

Paquet, V.L., Mathiassen, S.E., and Dempsey, P.G., “Video-Based Ergonomic Job Anlaysis: A Practitioner’s Guide,” Professional Safety, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp.27-35, 2006

Qi, C., Ouyang, L., Li, Z., and Chang, C.C., “Dimension Extraction from 3D Hand Data Scanned by a Portable Laser Scanner,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, the Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Singh, N.B. and Nussbaum, M.A., “Influence of Visual and Somatosensory Inputs to the Frequency Distribution of Sway During Quiet Standing,” Proceedings of the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Blacksburg, VA, on CD, 2006

Tucker, P., Lombardi, D.A., Smith, L., and Folkard, S., “The Impact of Rest Breaks on Temporal Trends in Injury Risk,” Chronobiology International, Vol. 23, No. 6, pp. 1423-34, 2006

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2005

Cai, X., Li, Z., Chang, C.C., and Dempsey, P.G., “Analysis of Alignment Influence on 3-D Anthropometry Statistics,” Tsinghua Science and Technology, Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 623-626, 2005

Ciriello, V.M., “The Effects of Box Size, Vertical Distance, and Height on Lowering Tasks for Female Industrial Workers,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 35, No. 9, pp. 857-863, 2005

Ciriello, V.M., “Psychophysically Determined Horizontal and Vertical Forces of Dynamic Pushing on High and Low Coefficient of Friction Floors for Female Industrial Workers,” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 136-142, 2005

Dempsey, P.G. and Maynard, W., “Manual Materials Handling: Using the Liberty Mutual Tables to Evaluate These Tasks,” Professional Safety, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 20-25, 2005

Dempsey, P.G., McGorry, R.W., and Maynard, W., “A Survey of Tools and Methods Used by Certified Professional Ergonomists,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 489-503, 2005

Gielo-Perczak, K., “The Maximum One-Handed Pull Force and Its Relation to Shoulder Geometry,” Occupational Ergonomics, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 143-155, 2005

Gielo-Perczak, K., “Mechanical Considerations for Biomechanical Glenohumeral Joint Modeling,” Occupational Ergonomics, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 29-42, 2005

Gielo-Perczak, K., “Musculoskeletal Modeling in Biomedical Education,” Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, Vol. 6, No. 3-4, pp. 299-304, 2005

Gielo-Perczak, K., “State-of-the-Art Musculoskeletal Modeling and Prognosis of its Influence on the Future Directions of Ergonomics Theory,” Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, Vol. 6, No. 3-4, pp. 213-216, 2005

Lin, J.H., Radwin, R.G., and Nembhard, D.A., “Ergonomics Application of a Mechanical Model of the Human Operator in Power Hand Tool Operation,” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.111-119, 2005

Maikala, R.V., King, S., and Bhambhani, Y., “Cerebral Oxygenation and Blood Volume Responses to Seated Whole-Body Vibration,” European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol. 95, No. 5-6, pp. 447-453, 2005

Mathiassen, S.E., Nordander, C., Svendsen, S.W., Hansson, G.A., Wellman, H.M., and Dempsey, P.G., “Task-Based Estimation of Mechanical Job Exposure in Occupational Groups,” Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, Vol. 31, pp. 138-151, 2005

McGorry, R.W., Dowd, P.C., and Dempsey, P.G., “The Effect of Blade Finish and Blade Edge Angle on Forces Used in Meat Cutting,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 71-77, 2005

McGorry, R., Dowd, P.C., and Dempsey, P.G., “Technical Note: A Technique for Field Measurement of Knife Sharpness,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 635-640, 2005

Xiao, G., Lei, L., Dempsey, P.G., Lu, B., and Liang, Y., “Isometric Muscle Strength and Anthropometric Characteristics of a Chinese Sample,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 35, No. 7, pp. 674-679, 2005

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