Gary A. Mirka

Mirka, G. A., Jin, S., & Hoyle, J. (2009). An evaluation of arborist handsaws. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 40(1), 8–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2008.02.011

Noack-Cooper, K. L., Sommerich, C. M., & Mirka, G. A. (2009). College students and computers: Assessment of usage patterns and musculoskeletal discomfort. WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION, 32(3), 285–298. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2009-0827

Kucera, K. L., Loomis, D., Lipscomb, H. J., Marshall, S. W., Mirka, G. A., & Daniels, J. L. (2009). Ergonomic Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in North Carolina Crab Pot and Gill Net Commercial Fishermen. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE, 52(4), 311–321. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20676

Xu, X., Hsiang, S. M., & Mirka, G. A. (2009). The effects of a suspended-load backpack on gait. GAIT & POSTURE, 29(1), 151–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.06.008

Kucera, K. L., Mirka, G. A., Loomis, D., Marshall, S. W., Lipscomb, H. J., & Daniels, J. (2008). Evaluating ergonomic stresses in North Carolina commercial crab pot and gill net fishermen. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE, 5(3), 182–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620701873514

Xu, X., Mirka, G. A., & Hsiang, S. M. (2008). The effects of obesity on lifting performance. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 39(1), 93–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2007.02.001

Anderson, A. M., Meador, K. A., McClure, L. R., Makrozahopoulos, D., Brooks, D. J., & Mirka, G. A. (2007). A biomechanical analysis of anterior load carriage. ERGONOMICS, 50(12), 2104–2117. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130701450195

Southard, S. A., & Mirka, G. A. (2007). An evaluation of backpack harness systems in non-neutral torso postures. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 38(5), 541–547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2006.08.007

Shin, G., & Mirka, G. A. (2007). An in vivo assessment of the low back response to prolonged flexion: Interplay between active and passive tissues. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), 22(9), 965–971.

Southard, S. A., Freeman, J. H., Drum, J. E., & Mirka, G. A. (2007). Ergonomic interventions for the reduction of back and shoulder biomechanical loading when weighing calves. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 37(2), 103–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2006.10.016

Reid, S. A., & Mirka, G. A. (2007). Learning curve analysis of a patient lift-assist device. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 38(6), 765–771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2006.10.006

Shu, Y., Jiang, Z., Xu, X., & Mirka, G. A. (2007). The effect of a knee support on the biomechanical response of the low back. JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOMECHANICS, 23(4), 275–281. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.23.4.275

Shu, Y., & Mirka, G. A. (2006). A laboratory study of the effects of wrist splint orthoses on forearm muscle activity and upper extremity posture. HUMAN FACTORS, 48(3), 499–510. https://doi.org/10.1518/001872006778606859

Lawrence, B. M., Buckner, G. D., & Mirka, G. A. (2006). An adaptive system identification model of the biomechanical response of the human trunk during sudden loading. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 128(2), 235–241. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2165696

Shin, G., Nance, M. L., & Mirka, G. A. (2006). Differences in trunk kinematics and ground reaction forces between older and younger adults during lifting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 36(9), 767–772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2006.05.008

Jiang, Z., Shu, Y., Drum, J., Reid, S., & Mirka, G. A. (2006). Effects of age on muscle activity and upper body kinematics during a repetitive forearm supination task. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 36(11), 951–957. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2006.07.008

Bajaj, K., Mirka, G. A., Sommerich, C. M., & Khachatoorian, H. (2006). Evaluation of a redesigned self-checkout station for wheelchair users. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 18(1), 15–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2006.10131903

Joines, S. M. B., Sommerich, C. M., Mirka, G. A., Wilson, J. R., & Moon, S. D. (2006). Low-level exertions of the neck musculature: A study of research methods. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 16(5), 485–497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.09.007

Sudhakaran, S., & Mirka, G. A. (2005). A laboratory investigation of personality type and break-taking behavior. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 35(3), 237–246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2004.09.003

Jiang, Z. L., Shin, G., Freeman, J., Reid, S., & Mirka, G. A. (2005). A study of lifting tasks performed on laterally slanted ground surfaces. ERGONOMICS, 48(7), 782–795. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130500123761

Lawrence, B. M., Mirka, G. A., & Buckner, G. D. (2005). Adaptive system identification applied to the biomechanical response of the human trunk during sudden loading. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 38(12), 2472–2479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2004.09.038

Brandenburg, D. L., & Mirka, G. A. (2005). Assessing the effects of positive feedback and reinforcement in the introduction phase of an ergonomic intervention. HUMAN FACTORS, 47(3), 526–535. https://doi.org/10.1518/001872005774860078

Mirka, G. A. (2005). Development of an ergonomics guideline for the furniture manufacturing industry. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 36(2), 241–247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2004.10.003

Shu, Y., Drum, J., Southard, S., Shin, G., & Mirka, G. A. (2005). The effect of a repetitive, fatiguing lifting task on horizontal ground reaction forces. JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOMECHANICS, 21(3), 260–270. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.21.3.260

Mirka, G. A., Shin, G., Kucera, K., & Loomis, D. (2005). Use of the CABS methodology to assess biomechanical stress in commercial crab fishermen. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 36(1), 61–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2004.08.001

Leyman, E. L. C., Mirka, G. A., Kaber, D. B., & Sommerich, C. M. (2004). Cervicobrachial muscle response to cognitive load in a dual-task scenario. ERGONOMICS, 47(6), 625–645. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130310001629766

Shin, G., Shu, Y., Li, Z., Jiang, Z. L., & Mirka, G. (2004). Influence of knee angle and individual flexibility on the flexion-relaxation response of the low back musculature. JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY, 14(4), 485–494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2003.12.001

Duke, K., Mirka, G. A., & Sommerich, C. M. (2004). Productivity and ergonomic investigation of bent-handle pliers. HUMAN FACTORS, 46(2), 234–243. https://doi.org/10.1518/hfes.46.2.234.37341

Shin, G., & Mirka, G. (2004). The effects of a sloped ground surface on trunk kinematics and L5/S1 moment during lifting. ERGONOMICS, 47(6), 646–659. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130310001653066

Mirka, G. A., Monroe, M., Nay, T., Lipscomb, H., & Kelaher, D. (2003). Ergonomic interventions for the reduction of low back stress in framing carpenters in the home building industry. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 31(6), 397–409. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-8141(03)00025-8

Smith, C. A., Sommerich, C. M., Mirka, G. A., & George, M. C. (2002). An investigation of ergonomic interventions in dental hygiene work. Applied Ergonomics, 33(2), 175–184.

Shivers, C. L., Mirka, G. A., & Kaber, D. B. (2002). Effect of grip span on lateral pinch grip strength. HUMAN FACTORS, 44(4), 569–577. https://doi.org/10.1518/0018720024496999

Mirka, G. A., Smith, C., Shivers, C., & Taylor, J. (2002). Ergonomic interventions for the furniture manufacturing industry. Part I - lift assist devices. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 29(5), 263–273. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-8141(01)00067-1

Mirka, G. A., Shivers, C., Smith, C., & Taylor, J. (2002). Ergonomic interventions for the furniture manufacturing industry. Part II - Handtools. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 29(5), 275–287. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-8141(01)00068-3

Psihogios, J. P., Sommerich, C. M., Mirka, G. A., & Moon, S. D. (2001). A field evaluation of monitor placement effects in VDT users. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 32(4), 313–325. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-6870(01)00014-X

Lutz, T. J., Starr, H., Smith, C. A., Stewart, A. M., Monroe, M. J., Joines, S. M. B., & Mirka, G. A. (2001). The use of mirrors during an assembly task: a study of ergonomics and productivity. Ergonomics, 44(2), 215–228. https://doi.org/10.1080/001401301750048222

Mirka, G. A., Glasscock, N. F., Stanfield, P. M., & Wilson, JR. (2000). An empirical approach to characterizing trunk muscle coactivation using simulation input modeling techniques. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 33(12), 1701–1704. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0021-9290(00)00151-2

Mirka, G. A., Kelaher, D. P., Nay, D. T., & Lawrence, B. M. (2000). Continuous assessment of back stress (CABS): A new method to quantify low-back stress in jobs with variable biomechanical demands. HUMAN FACTORS, 42(2), 209–225. https://doi.org/10.1518/001872000779656525

Kelaher, D., Mirka, G. A., & Dudziak, K. Q. (2000). Effects of semi-rigid arch-support orthotics: an investigation with potential ergonomic implications. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 31(5), 515–522. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-6870(00)00018-1

Davis, J. R., & Mirka, G. A. (2000). Transverse-contour modeling of trunk muscle-distributed forces and spinal loads during lifting and twisting. Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976), 25(2), 180–189.

Glasscock, N. F., Turville, K. L., Joines, S. B., & Mirka, G. A. (1999). The Effect of Personality Type on Muscle Coactivation during Elbow Flexion. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 41(1), 51–60. https://doi.org/10.1518/001872099779577318

Sommerich, C. M., & Mirka, G. A. (1998). Managing work-related musculoskeletal injuries. In W. Karwowski & G. Salvendy (Eds.), Ergonomics in manufacturing: Raising productivity through workplace improvement (Ch. 19). Dearborn, Mich.: Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Norcross, Ga.: Engineering & Management Press.

Turville, K. L., Psihogios, J. P., Ulmer, T. R., & Mirka, G. A. (1998). The effects of video display terminal height on the operator: a comparison of the 15 degrees and 40 degrees recommendations. APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 29(4), 239–246. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-6870(97)00048-3

Mirka, G. A., Kelaher, D. P., Baker, A., Harrison, A., & Davis, J. R. (1997). Selective activation of the external oblique musculature during axial torque production. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), 12(3), 172–180.