Gary A. Mirka - Publications

Affiliations: 
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States 
Area:
Industrial Engineering

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2023 Kang SH, Lynch L, Wolf E, Mirka GA. Quantifying the effectiveness of a passive trunk-support exosuit at reducing erector spinae muscle fatigue during a quasi-static posture maintenance task. Ergonomics. 1-10. PMID 38108329 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2023.2295214  0.367
2023 Kang SH, Mirka GA. Effects of a Passive Back-Support Exosuit on Erector Spinae and Abdominal Muscle Activity During Short-Duration, Asymmetric Trunk Posture Maintenance Tasks. Human Factors. 187208231197264. PMID 37635094 DOI: 10.1177/00187208231197264  0.363
2023 Kang SH, Mirka GA. Creep deformation of viscoelastic lumbar tissue during sustained submaximal trunk flexion postures. Journal of Biomechanics. 155: 111647. PMID 37245386 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111647  0.347
2023 Kang SH, Mirka GA. Effect of trunk flexion angle and time on lumbar and abdominal muscle activity while wearing a passive back-support exosuit device during simple posture-maintenance tasks. Ergonomics. 1-11. PMID 36921063 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2023.2191908  0.391
2021 Tetteh E, Hallbeck MS, Mirka GA. Effects of passive exoskeleton support on EMG measures of the neck, shoulder and trunk muscles while holding simulated surgical postures and performing a simulated surgical procedure. Applied Ergonomics. 100: 103646. PMID 34847371 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103646  0.413
2020 Sarker P, Norasi H, Koenig J, Hallbeck MS, Mirka G. Effects of break scheduling strategies on subjective and objective measures of neck and shoulder muscle fatigue in asymptomatic adults performing a standing task requiring static neck flexion. Applied Ergonomics. 92: 103311. PMID 33340718 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103311  0.325
2020 Tetteh E, Sarker P, Radley C, Hallbeck MS, Mirka GA. Effect of surgical radiation personal protective equipment on EMG-based measures of back and shoulder muscle fatigue: A laboratory study of novices. Applied Ergonomics. 84: 103029. PMID 31983396 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2019.103029  0.466
2020 Sarker P, Mirka GA. The effects of repetitive bouts of a fatiguing exertion (with breaks) on the slope of EMG measures of localized muscle fatigue. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 51: 102382. PMID 31981942 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jelekin.2019.102382  0.411
2019 Norasi H, Koenig J, Mirka GA. The effects of load weight and load starting height on variability of lifting kinematics and kinetics International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 73: 102830. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2019.102830  0.444
2017 Jin S, Mirka GA. Combined effect of low back muscle fatigue and passive tissue elongation on the flexion-relaxation response. Applied Ergonomics. 63: 72-78. PMID 28502408 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2017.04.002  0.603
2015 Jin S, Mirka GA. A systems-level perspective of the biomechanics of the trunk flexion-extension movement: Part I - Normal low back condition International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 46: 7-11. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2015.01.008  0.62
2015 Jin S, Mirka GA. A systems-level perspective of the biomechanics of the trunk flexion-extension movement: Part II - Fatigued low back conditions International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 46: 1-6. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2015.01.007  0.596
2013 Hall M, Boyer ER, Gillette JC, Mirka GA. Medial knee joint loading during stair ambulation and walking while carrying loads. Gait & Posture. 37: 460-2. PMID 22963827 DOI: 10.1016/J.Gaitpost.2012.08.008  0.396
2013 Haddad O, Mirka GA. Trunk muscle fatigue and its implications in EMG-assisted biomechanical modeling International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 43: 425-429. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2013.08.004  0.673
2012 Jin S, Ning X, Mirka GA. An algorithm for defining the onset and cessation of the flexion-relaxation phenomenon in the low back musculature. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 22: 376-82. PMID 22342429 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jelekin.2012.01.003  0.67
2012 Ning X, Jin S, Mirka GA. Describing the active region boundary of EMG-assisted biomechanical models of the low back. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 27: 422-7. PMID 22169592 DOI: 10.1016/J.Clinbiomech.2011.11.003  0.691
2011 Hageman ER, Hall M, Sterner EG, Mirka GA. Medial longitudinal arch deformation during walking and stair navigation while carrying loads. Foot & Ankle International. 32: 623-9. PMID 21733426 DOI: 10.3113/Fai.2011.0623  0.355
2011 Jin S, Mirka GA. The effect of a lower extremity kinematic constraint on lifting biomechanics. Applied Ergonomics. 42: 867-72. PMID 21397210 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2011.02.003  0.638
2011 Ning X, Haddad O, Jin S, Mirka GA. Influence of asymmetry on the flexion relaxation response of the low back musculature. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 26: 35-9. PMID 20943296 DOI: 10.1016/J.Clinbiomech.2010.08.012  0.71
2011 Mirka GA, Ning X, Jin S, Haddad O, Kucera KL. Ergonomic interventions for commercial crab fishermen International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 41: 481-487. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2011.03.006  0.725
2011 Sorensen CJ, Haddad O, Campbell S, Mirka GA. The effect of stance width on trunk kinematics and trunk kinetics during sagitally symmetric lifting International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 41: 147-152. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2010.12.007  0.714
2010 Haddad O, Mirka GA. Hand-hold location and trunk kinematics during box handling. Ergonomics. 53: 1033-8. PMID 20658397 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2010.494458  0.653
2010 Dai B, Jin S, Ning X, Mirka GA. The effects of horizontal load speed and lifting frequency on lifting technique and biomechanics. Ergonomics. 53: 1024-32. PMID 20658396 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2010.493957  0.7
2010 Ning X, Mirka GA. The effect of sinusoidal rolling ground motion on lifting biomechanics. Applied Ergonomics. 42: 131-7. PMID 20591409 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2010.06.001  0.606
2010 Haddad O, Mirka GA. Hand placement and risk assessment by the LMM model Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 1182-1184. DOI: 10.1518/107118110X12829369834366  0.614
2010 Jin S, Dai B, Ning X, Mirka GA. Lifting from a conveyor Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 1174-1177. DOI: 10.1518/107118110X12829369834285  0.643
2010 Ning X, Mirka G. Lifting Kinematics and Kinetics during Simulated Boat Motions Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 54: 1178-1181. DOI: 10.1177/154193121005401519  0.481
2010 Xu X, Hsiang S, Mirka G. An empirical validation of a base-excitation model to predict harvestable energy from a suspended-load backpack system Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science. 11: 546-560. DOI: 10.1080/14639220903373839  0.353
2009 Kucera KL, Loomis D, Lipscomb HJ, Marshall SW, Mirka GA, Daniels JL. Ergonomic risk factors for low back pain in North Carolina crab pot and gill net commercial fishermen. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 52: 311-21. PMID 19148898 DOI: 10.1002/Ajim.20676  0.312
2009 Xu X, Hsiang SM, Mirka GA. The effects of a suspended-load backpack on gait. Gait & Posture. 29: 151-3. PMID 18693016 DOI: 10.1016/J.Gaitpost.2008.06.008  0.424
2009 Mirka GA, Jin S, Hoyle J. An evaluation of arborist handsaws. Applied Ergonomics. 40: 8-14. PMID 18377869 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2008.02.011  0.62
2009 Jin S, McCulloch R, Mirka GA. Biomechanical evaluation of postures assumed when harvesting from bush crops International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 39: 347-352. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2008.07.005  0.63
2008 Kucera KL, Mirka GA, Loomis D, Marshall SW, Lipscomb HJ, Daniels J. Evaluating ergonomic stresses in North Carolina commercial crab pot and gill net fishermen. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 5: 182-96. PMID 18213532 DOI: 10.1080/15459620701873514  0.386
2008 Xu X, Mirka GA, Hsiang SM. The effects of obesity on lifting performance. Applied Ergonomics. 39: 93-8. PMID 17397794 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2007.02.001  0.362
2008 Xu X, Hsiang SM, Mirka GA. Coordination indices between lifting kinematics and kinetics International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 38: 1062-1066. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2008.02.008  0.415
2007 Shu Y, Jiang Z, Xu X, Mirka GA. The effect of a knee support on the biomechanical response of the low back. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 23: 275-81. PMID 18089925 DOI: 10.1123/Jab.23.4.275  0.514
2007 Anderson AM, Meador KA, McClure LR, Makrozahopoulos D, Brooks DJ, Mirka GA. A biomechanical analysis of anterior load carriage. Ergonomics. 50: 2104-17. PMID 17852376 DOI: 10.1080/00140130701450195  0.517
2007 Shin G, Mirka GA. An in vivo assessment of the low back response to prolonged flexion: Interplay between active and passive tissues. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 22: 965-71. PMID 17709161 DOI: 10.1016/J.Clinbiomech.2007.06.003  0.355
2007 Southard SA, Mirka GA. An evaluation of backpack harness systems in non-neutral torso postures. Applied Ergonomics. 38: 541-7. PMID 17112458 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2006.08.007  0.498
2007 Southard SA, Freeman JH, Drum JE, Mirka GA. Ergonomic interventions for the reduction of back and shoulder biomechanical loading when weighing calves International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 37: 103-110. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2006.10.016  0.52
2006 Shu Y, Mirka GA. A laboratory study of the effects of wrist splint orthoses on forearm muscle activity and upper extremity posture. Human Factors. 48: 499-510. PMID 17063965 DOI: 10.1518/001872006778606859  0.448
2006 Lawrence BM, Buckner GD, Mirka GA. An adaptive system identification model of the biomechanical response of the human trunk during sudden loading. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 128: 235-41. PMID 16524336 DOI: 10.1115/1.2165696  0.377
2006 Joines SM, Sommerich CM, Mirka GA, Wilson JR, Moon SD. Low-level exertions of the neck musculature: a study of research methods. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 16: 485-97. PMID 16500118 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jelekin.2005.09.007  0.39
2006 Jiang Z, Shu Y, Drum J, Reid S, Mirka GA. Effects of age on muscle activity and upper body kinematics during a repetitive forearm supination task International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 36: 951-957. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2006.07.008  0.495
2006 Shin G, Nance ML, Mirka GA. Differences in trunk kinematics and ground reaction forces between older and younger adults during lifting International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 36: 767-772. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2006.05.008  0.396
2005 Brandenburg DL, Mirka GA. Assessing the effects of positive feedback and reinforcement in the introduction phase of an ergonomic intervention. Human Factors. 47: 526-35. PMID 16435694 DOI: 10.1518/001872005774860078  0.388
2005 Shu Y, Southard S, Shin G, Mirka GA. The effect of a repetitive, fatiguing lifting task on horizontal ground reaction forces. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 21: 260-70. PMID 16260846 DOI: 10.1123/Jab.21.3.260  0.469
2005 Lawrence BM, Mirka GA, Buckner GD. Adaptive system identification applied to the biomechanical response of the human trunk during sudden loading. Journal of Biomechanics. 38: 2472-9. PMID 16214495 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jbiomech.2004.09.038  0.384
2005 Jiang Z, Shin G, Freeman J, Reid S, Mirka GA. A study of lifting tasks performed on laterally slanted ground surfaces. Ergonomics. 48: 782-95. PMID 16076737 DOI: 10.1080/00140130500123761  0.47
2005 Mirka GA, Shin G, Kucera K, Loomis D. Use of the CABS methodology to assess biomechanical stress in commercial crab fishermen. Applied Ergonomics. 36: 61-70. PMID 15627423 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2004.08.001  0.375
2005 Kelaher D, Mirka G, Sommerich C. The Effects of Fatigue from Repeated Trunk Extensions on Trunk Muscle Activity Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 49: 1315-1319. DOI: 10.1177/154193120504901411  0.327
2005 Sudhakaran S, Mirka GA. A laboratory investigation of personality type and break-taking behavior International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 35: 237-246. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2004.09.003  0.344
2005 Shin G, Mirka GA, Loboa EG. Viscoelastic responses of the lumbar spine during prolonged stooping Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1269-1273.  0.363
2005 Jiang Z, Shin G, Freeman J, Reid S, Mirka GA. Lifting performed on laterally slanted ground surfaces Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1325-1329.  0.316
2004 Duke K, Mirka GA, Sommerich CM. Productivity and ergonomic investigation of bent-handle pliers. Human Factors. 46: 234-43. PMID 15359673 DOI: 10.1518/Hfes.46.2.234.37341  0.388
2004 Shin G, Mirka G. The effects of a sloped ground surface on trunk kinematics and L5/S1 moment during lifting. Ergonomics. 47: 646-59. PMID 15204292 DOI: 10.1080/00140130310001653066  0.392
2004 Leyman E, Mirka G, Kaber D, Sommerich C. Cervicobrachial muscle response to cognitive load in a dual-task scenario. Ergonomics. 47: 625-45. PMID 15204291 DOI: 10.1080/00140130310001629766  0.396
2004 Shin G, Shu Y, Li Z, Jiang Z, Mirka G. Influence of knee angle and individual flexibility on the flexion-relaxation response of the low back musculature. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 14: 485-94. PMID 15165598 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jelekin.2003.12.001  0.482
2003 Mirka GA, Monroe M, Nay T, Lipscomb H, Kelaher D. Ergonomic interventions for the reduction of low back stress in framing carpenters in the home building industry International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 31: 397-409. DOI: 10.1016/S0169-8141(03)00025-8  0.395
2002 Shivers CL, Mirka GA, Kaber DB. Effect of grip span on lateral pinch grip strength. Human Factors. 44: 569-77. PMID 12691366 DOI: 10.1518/0018720024496999  0.378
2002 Smith CA, Sommerich CM, Mirka GA, George MC. An investigation of ergonomic interventions in dental hygiene work. Applied Ergonomics. 33: 175-84. PMID 12009124 DOI: 10.1016/S0003-6870(01)00060-6  0.469
2002 Mirka GA, Shivers C, Smith C, Taylor J. Ergonomic interventions for the furniture manufacturing industry. Part II - Handtools International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 29: 275-287. DOI: 10.1016/S0169-8141(01)00068-3  0.43
2002 Mirka GA, Smith C, Shivers C, Taylor J. Ergonomic interventions for the furniture manufacturing industry. Part I - Lift assist devices International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 29: 263-273. DOI: 10.1016/S0169-8141(01)00067-1  0.412
2001 Psihogios JP, Sommerich CM, Mirka GA, Moon SD. A field evaluation of monitor placement effects in VDT users Applied Ergonomics. 32: 313-325. PMID 11461033 DOI: 10.1016/S0003-6870(01)00014-X  0.338
2001 Lutz TJ, Starr H, Smith CA, Stewart AM, Monroe MJ, Joines SM, Mirka GA. The use of mirrors during an assembly task: a study of ergonomics and productivity. Ergonomics. 44: 215-28. PMID 11209878 DOI: 10.1080/00140130120518  0.376
2001 Leyman ELC, Mirka GA, Kaber DB, Sommerich CM. Assessing the relationship between cognitive load and cervicobrachial muscle response during a typing task Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1092-1096.  0.304
2001 Monroe MJ, Sommerich CM, Mirka GA. The influence of head, forearm and back support on myoelectric activity, performance and subjective comfort during a VDT task Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1082-1086.  0.402
2000 Kelaher D, Mirka GA, Dudziak KQ. Effects of semi-rigid arch-support orthotics: An investigation with potential ergonomic implications Applied Ergonomics. 31: 515-522. PMID 11059465 DOI: 10.1016/S0003-6870(00)00018-1  0.396
2000 Mirka GA, Kelaher DP, Nay DT, Lawrence BM. Continuous assessment of back stress (CABS): a new method to quantify low-back stress in jobs with variable biomechanical demands. Human Factors. 42: 209-25. PMID 11022881 DOI: 10.1518/001872000779656525  0.363
2000 Mirka GA, Glasscock NF, Stanfield PM, Wilson JR. An empirical approach to characterizing trunk muscle coactivation using simulation input modeling techniques. Journal of Biomechanics. 33: 1701-4. PMID 11006396 DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9290(00)00151-2  0.473
2000 Davis JR, Mirka GA. Transverse-contour modeling of trunk muscle-distributed forces and spinal loads during lifting and twisting Spine. 25: 180-189. PMID 10685481 DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200001150-00007  0.48
1999 Glasscock NF, Turville KL, Joines SB, Mirka GA. The effect of personality type on muscle coactivation during elbow flexion. Human Factors. 41: 51-60. PMID 10354806 DOI: 10.1518/001872099779577318  0.423
1998 Turville KL, Psihogios JP, Ulmer TR, Mirka GA. The effects of video display terminal height on the operator: a comparison of the 15 degree and 40 degree recommendations. Applied Ergonomics. 29: 239-46. PMID 9701537 DOI: 10.1016/S0003-6870(97)00048-3  0.39
1997 Mirka GA, Kelaher D, Baker A, Harrison A, Davis J. Selective activation of the external oblique musculature during axial torque production Clinical Biomechanics. 12: 172-180. DOI: 10.1016/S0268-0033(97)00061-2  0.499
1996 Mirka GA, Baker A. An investigation of the variability in human performance during sagittally symmetric lifting tasks Iie Transactions (Institute of Industrial Engineers). 28: 745-752. DOI: 10.1080/15458830.1996.11770720  0.409
1996 Marras WS, Mirka GA. Intra-abdominal pressure during trunk extension motions Clinical Biomechanics. 11: 267-274. DOI: 10.1016/0268-0033(96)00006-X  0.384
1993 Marras WS, Mirka GA. Electromyographic studies of the lumbar trunk musculature during the generation of low-level trunk acceleration Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 11: 811-817. PMID 8283325 DOI: 10.1002/Jor.1100110606  0.502
1993 Mirka GA, Marras WS. A stochastic model of trunk muscle coactivation during trunk bending Spine. 18: 1396-1409. PMID 8235810 DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199309010-00003  0.497
1993 Marras WS, Mirka GA. Trunk muscle activity during axial twisting motions Journal of Biomechanics. 26: 354. DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(93)90574-X  0.439
1992 Marras WS, Mirka GA. A comprehensive evaluation of trunk response to asymmetric trunk motion Spine. 17: 318-326. PMID 1533061 DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199203000-00013  0.47
1992 Mirka GA, Marras WS. Modelling the Stochastic Nature of Trunk Muscle Forces Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting. 36: 747-751. DOI: 10.1177/154193129203601023  0.326
1992 Marras WS, Fathallah FA, Miller RJ, Davis SW, Mirka GA. Accuracy of a three-dimensional lumbar motion monitor for recording dynamic trunk motion characteristics International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 9: 75-87. DOI: 10.1016/0169-8141(92)90078-E  0.441
1991 Mirka GA. The quantification of EMG normalization error Ergonomics. 34: 343-352. PMID 1829038 DOI: 10.1080/00140139108967318  0.512
1990 Marras WS, Mirka GA. Muscle activities during asymmetric trunk angular accelerations Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 8: 824-832. PMID 2213339 DOI: 10.1002/Jor.1100080607  0.482
1990 Mirka GA, Marras WS. Lumbar motion response to a constant load velocity lift Human Factors. 32: 493-501. PMID 2074105 DOI: 10.1177/001872089003200410  0.419
1989 Lavender SA, Mirka GA, Schoenmarklin RW, Sommerich CM, Sudhakar LR, Marras WS. The effects of preview and task symmetry on trunk muscle response to sudden loading Human Factors. 31: 101-115. PMID 2707815 DOI: 10.1177/001872088903100108  0.462
1989 Marras WS, Mirka GA. Trunk strength during asymmetric trunk motion Human Factors. 31: 667-677. PMID 2534528 DOI: 10.1177/001872088903100603  0.417
1988 Marras WS, Mirka GA. Trunk Muscle Response to Trunk Asymmetry, Velocity, and Load Level Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting. 32: 660-664. DOI: 10.1518/107118188786762630  0.341
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