David Rempel, MD, MPH
Professor
Medicine
School of Medicine
Awards
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- Centennial Health Achievement in Occupational Medicine, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2016
- IEA Prize in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, International Ergonomics Association, 2006
- Fogarty Senior International Fellowship, NIH, 1997-1998
- Jean Spencer Felton Scientific Writing Award, Western Occupational Medicine Association, 1997
Education & Training
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- MPH Epidemiology University of California, Berkeley 1981
- M.D. Medicine University of California, San Francisco 1981
- BA Bioengineering University of California, San Diego 1977
Interests
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- public health
- prevention
- tool design
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- Occupational medicine
- workplace risk assessment studies
- tendonitis
- work design
- occupational injuries
- human-factors engineering
- construction
- workplace intervention studies
- randomized controlled trials
- construction ergonomics
- ergonomics
- dental ergonomics
- human-computer interaction
- keyboard design
- computer mouse design
- myalgias
- office ergonomics
- work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Grants and Projects
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- Occupational Biomechanics (Ergonomics) Training Program, CDC/NIOSH, 2015-2020
- Test Bench for Evaluating Concrete Drilling Methods, CDC/NIOSH/CPWR, 2014-2019
- A Direct Reading Video Assessment Instrument for Repetitive Motion Stress, CDC/NIOSH, 2016-2019
- National Robotics Initiative: Reducing Trunk Musculoskeletal Forces During Manual Work, NIH, 2013-2016
- Occupational Biomechanics (Ergonomics) Training Program, CDC/NIOSH, 2010-2015
- A Pooled Longitudinal Analysis of Workplace Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, NIH, 2010-2014
- Highway and Bridge Construction Drilling, CDC/NIOSH (CPWR), 2009-2014
- Effect of tool design on hand pain in dental practiioners, NIH, 2008-2012
- Centers for Construction Safety and Health, NIH, 2004-2010
- Collaborative Study:Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders, NIH, 2003-2009
- A model for wrist and elbow musculoskeletal disorders, NIH, 2001-2006
- Effects of an Ergonomic Intervention for Computer Work, NIH, 2000-2004
- Tendon Force During Occupational Hand Activities, NIH, 1998-2003
- Animal Model for Repetitive Finger Loading, NIH, 1998-2000
- Intracarpal Pressure During Hand Maneuvers, NIH, 1992-1995
- TITLE OMITTED, NIH, 1998-1900
Publications (171)
Top publication keywords:
Computer PeripheralsConstruction IndustryTask Performance and AnalysisFingersMusculoskeletal DiseasesOccupational ExposureHandPostureWristTendonsComputer TerminalsOccupational HealthErgonomicsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeOccupational Diseases
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Understanding contributing factors to exoskeleton use-intention in construction: a decision tree approach using results from an online survey.
Ergonomics 2023 Kim S, Ojelade A, Moore A, Gutierrez N, Harris-Adamson C, Barr A, Srinivasan D, Rempel DM, Nussbaum MA -
Reliability of Open Public Electric Vehicle Direct Current Fast Chargers.
Human factors 2023 Rempel D, Cullen C, Matteson Bryan M, Vianna Cezar G -
Comparison of the observer, single-frame video and computer vision hand activity levels.
Ergonomics 2022 Radwin RG, Hu YH, Akkas O, Bao S, Harris-Adamson C, Lin JH, Meyers AR, Rempel D -
The Association Between Forceful Hand Exertions and Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck and Shoulder: A Prospective Cohort Study of US Manufacturing Workers.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2022 Zimbalist A, Rempel D, Feng L, Harris-Adamson C -
A design tool to estimate maximum acceptable manual arm forces for above-shoulder work.
Ergonomics 2022 Rempel D, Potvin J
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Occupational risk factors for work disability following carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled prospective study.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2022 Harris-Adamson C, Eisen EA, Kapellusch J, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Dale AM, Evanoff B, Meyers AR, Bao S, Gerr F, Krause N, Rempel D -
Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2021 Tamminga SJ, Kuijer PPFM, Badarin K, Alfonso JH, Amaro J, Curti S, Canu IG, Mattioli S, Mehlum IS, Rempel D, Roquelaure Y, Visser S, van der Molen HF -
Standards for Surgical Respirators and Masks: Relevance for Protecting Healthcare Workers and the Public During Pandemics.
Annals of work exposures and health 2021 Jones RM, Rempel D -
Hydrogen Peroxide Methods for Decontaminating N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators.
Applied biosafety : journal of the American Biological Safety Association 2021 Rempel D, Henneman J, Agalloco J, Crittenden J -
Diagnostic criteria for musculoskeletal disorders for use in occupational healthcare or research: a scoping review of consensus- and synthesised-based case definitions.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2021 van der Molen HF, Visser S, Alfonso JH, Curti S, Mattioli S, Rempel D, Roquelaure Y, Kuijer PPFM, Tamminga SJ -
Biomechanical risk factors associated with distal upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in endoscopists performing colonoscopy.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2020 Shergill AK, Rempel D, Barr A, Lee D, Pereira A, Hsieh CM, McQuaid K, Harris-Adamson C -
Scientific Collaboration During the COVID-19 Pandemic: N95DECON.org.
Annals of work exposures and health 2020 Rempel D -
Comparison of lift use, perceptions, and musculoskeletal symptoms between ceiling lifts and floor-based lifts in patient handling.
Applied ergonomics 2019 Lee SJ, Rempel D -
Modeling the Effect of the 2018 Revised ACGIH® Hand Activity Threshold Limit Value® (TLV) at Reducing Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2019 Yung M, Dale AM, Kapellusch J, Bao S, Harris-Adamson C, Meyers AR, Hegmann KT, Rempel D, Evanoff BA -
Effect of hollow bit local exhaust ventilation on respirable quartz dust concentrations during concrete drilling.
Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2019 Rempel D, Barr A, Cooper MR -
Pneumatic rock drill vs. electric rotary hammer drill: Productivity, vibration, dust, and noise when drilling into concrete.
Applied ergonomics 2018 Rempel D, Antonucci A, Barr A, Cooper MR, Martin B, Neitzel RL -
Authors' response: Letter to the Editor concerning OCRA as preferred method in ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2018 Armstrong TJ, Burdorf A, Descatha A, Farioli A, Graf M, Horie S, Marras WS, Potvin JR, Rempel D, Spatari G, Takala EP, Verbeek J, Violante FS -
Incident CTS in a large pooled cohort study: associations obtained by a Job Exposure Matrix versus associations obtained from observed exposures.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2018 Dale AM, Ekenga CC, Buckner-Petty S, Merlino L, Thiese MS, Bao S, Meyers AR, Harris-Adamson C, Kapellusch J, Eisen EA, Gerr F, Hegmann KT, Silverstein B, Garg A, Rempel D, Zeringue A, Evanoff BA -
Scientific basis of ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2018 Armstrong TJ, Burdorf A, Descatha A, Farioli A, Graf M, Horie S, Marras WS, Potvin JR, Rempel D, Spatari G, Takala EP, Verbeek J, Violante FS -
A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2017 van der Beek AJ, Dennerlein JT, Huysmans MA, Mathiassen SE, Burdorf A, van Mechelen W, van Dieën JH, Frings-Dresen MH, Holtermann A, Janwantanakul P, van der Molen HF, Rempel D, Straker L, Walker-Bone… -
Effect of bit wear on hammer drill handle vibration and productivity.
Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2017 Antonucci A, Barr A, Martin B, Rempel D -
Measuring exertion time, duty cycle and hand activity level for industrial tasks using computer vision.
Ergonomics 2017 Akkas O, Lee CH, Hu YH, Harris Adamson C, Rempel D, Radwin RG -
The Effects of Bit Wear on Respirable Silica Dust, Noise and Productivity: A Hammer Drill Bench Study.
Annals of work exposures and health 2017 Carty P, Cooper MR, Barr A, Neitzel RL, Balmes J, Rempel D -
Impact of Booster Breaks and Computer Prompts on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Desk-Based Workers: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
Preventing chronic disease 2016 Taylor WC, Paxton RJ, Shegog R, Coan SP, Dubin A, Page TF, Rempel DM -
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on: Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2016 Graham B, Peljovich AE, Afra R, Cho MS, Gray R, Stephenson J, Gurman A, MacDermid J, Mlady G, Patel AT, Rempel D, Rozental TD, Salajegheh MK, Keith MW, Jevsevar DS, Shea KG, Bozic KJ, Adams J, Evans … -
A New Test Bench System for Hammer Drills: Validation for Handle Vibration.
International journal of industrial ergonomics 2016 Rempel D, Barr A, Antonucci A -
Biomechanical and psychosocial exposures are independent risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: assessment of confounding using causal diagrams.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2016 Harris-Adamson C, Eisen EA, Neophytou A, Kapellusch J, Garg A, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Dale AM, Evanoff B, Bao S, Silverstein B, Gerr F, Burt S, Rempel D -
Effectiveness of workplace interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms: an update of the evidence.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2015 Van Eerd D, Munhall C, Irvin E, Rempel D, Brewer S, van der Beek AJ, Dennerlein JT, Tullar J, Skivington K, Pinion C, Amick B -
A Universal Rig for Supporting Large Hammer Drills: Reduced Injury Risk and Improved Productivity.
Safety science 2015 Rempel D, Barr A -
The Design of Hand Gestures for Human-Computer Interaction: Lessons from Sign Language Interpreters.
International journal of human-computer studies 2015 Rempel D, Camilleri MJ, Lee DL -
In vivo flexor tendon forces generated during different rehabilitation exercises.
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume 2015 Edsfeldt S, Rempel D, Kursa K, Diao E, Lattanza L -
Mind the Gap: The Effect of Keyboard Key Gap and Pitch on Typing Speed, Accuracy, and Usability, Part 3.
Human factors 2015 Madison H, Pereira A, Korshøj M, Taylor L, Barr A, Rempel D -
Associations between workplace factors and carpal tunnel syndrome: A multi-site cross sectional study.
American journal of industrial medicine 2015 Fan ZJ, Harris-Adamson C, Gerr F, Eisen EA, Hegmann KT, Bao S, Silverstein B, Evanoff B, Dale AM, Thiese MS, Garg A, Kapellusch J, Burt S, Merlino L, Rempel D -
General population job exposure matrix applied to a pooled study of prevalent carpal tunnel syndrome.
American journal of epidemiology 2015 Dale AM, Zeringue A, Harris-Adamson C, Rempel D, Bao S, Thiese MS, Merlino L, Burt S, Kapellusch J, Garg A, Gerr F, Hegmann KT, Eisen EA, Evanoff B -
Personal and workplace factors and median nerve function in a pooled study of 2396 US workers.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2015 Rempel D, Gerr F, Harris-Adamson C, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Garg A, Burt S, Bao S, Silverstein B, Merlino L, Dale AM, Evanoff B -
Lateral epicondylitis: new evidence for work relatedness.
Joint bone spine 2014 Descatha A, Dale AM, Silverstein BA, Roquelaure Y, Rempel D -
Developing a pooled job physical exposure data set from multiple independent studies: an example of a consortium study of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2014 Bao SS, Kapellusch JM, Garg A, Silverstein BA, Harris-Adamson C, Burt SE, Dale AM, Evanoff BA, Gerr FE, Hegmann KT, Merlino LA, Thiese MS, Rempel DM -
A User-Developed 3-D Hand Gesture Set for Human-Computer Interaction.
Human factors 2014 Pereira A, Wachs JP, Park K, Rempel D -
A frequency-duty cycle equation for the ACGIH hand activity level.
Ergonomics 2014 Radwin RG, Azari DP, Lindstrom MJ, Ulin SS, Armstrong TJ, Rempel D -
A hand speed-duty cycle equation for estimating the ACGIH hand activity level rating.
Ergonomics 2014 Akkas O, Azari DP, Chen CH, Hu YH, Ulin SS, Armstrong TJ, Rempel D, Radwin RG -
Biomechanical risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled study of 2474 workers.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2014 Harris-Adamson C, Eisen EA, Kapellusch J, Garg A, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Dale AM, Evanoff B, Burt S, Bao S, Silverstein B, Merlino L, Gerr F, Rempel D -
Exposure-response relationships for the ACGIH threshold limit value for hand-activity level: results from a pooled data study of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2014 Kapellusch JM, Gerr FE, Malloy EJ, Garg A, Harris-Adamson C, Bao SS, Burt SE, Dale AM, Eisen EA, Evanoff BA, Hegmann KT, Silverstein BA, Theise MS, Rempel DM -
Effects of varying case definition on carpal tunnel syndrome prevalence estimates in a pooled cohort.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 2014 Thiese MS, Gerr F, Hegmann KT, Harris-Adamson C, Dale AM, Evanoff B, Eisen EA, Kapellusch J, Garg A, Burt S, Bao S, Silverstein B, Merlino L, Rempel D -
Effect of font size and glare on computer tasks in young and older adults.
Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry 2014 Ko P, Mohapatra A, Bailey IL, Sheedy J, Rempel DM -
The effect of keyboard key spacing on typing speed, error, usability, and biomechanics, Part 2: Vertical spacing.
Human factors 2014 Pereira A, Hsieh CM, Laroche C, Rempel D -
Carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis in occupational epidemiological studies.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2014 Violante FS, Bonfiglioli R, Hagberg M, Rempel D -
Personal and workplace psychosocial risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled study cohort: author response.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2014 Harris-Adamson C, Eisen EC, Dale AM, Evanoff B, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Garg A, Burt S, Silverstein B, Bao S, Merlino L, Gerr F, Rempel D -
The impact of posture on wrist tendinosis among blue-collar workers: the San Francisco study.
Human factors 2014 Harris-Adamson C, You D, Eisen EA, Goldberg R, Rempel D -
Meta-analysis: association between wrist posture and carpal tunnel syndrome among workers.
Safety and health at work 2014 You D, Smith AH, Rempel D -
Touch displays: the effects of palm rejection technology on productivity, comfort, biomechanics and positioning.
Ergonomics 2013 Camilleri MJ, Malige A, Fujimoto J, Rempel DM -
Holding a tablet computer with one hand: effect of tablet design features on biomechanics and subjective usability among users with small hands.
Ergonomics 2013 Pereira A, Miller T, Huang YM, Odell D, Rempel D -
The effect of keyboard key spacing on typing speed, error, usability, and biomechanics: Part 1.
Human factors 2013 Pereira A, Lee DL, Sadeeshkumar H, Laroche C, Odell D, Rempel D -
Pooling job physical exposure data from multiple independent studies in a consortium study of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Ergonomics 2013 Kapellusch JM, Garg A, Bao SS, Silverstein BA, Burt SE, Dale AM, Evanoff BA, Gerr FE, Harris-Adamson C, Hegmann KT, Merlino LA, Rempel DM -
Personal and workplace psychosocial risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled study cohort.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2013 Harris-Adamson C, Eisen EA, Dale AM, Evanoff B, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Kapellusch JM, Garg A, Burt S, Bao S, Silverstein B, Gerr F, Merlino L, Rempel D -
Booster Breaks in the workplace: participants' perspectives on health-promoting work breaks.
Health education research 2013 Taylor WC, King KE, Shegog R, Paxton RJ, Evans-Hudnall GL, Rempel DM, Chen V, Yancey AK -
Prevalence and incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in US working populations: pooled analysis of six prospective studies.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2013 Dale AM, Harris-Adamson C, Rempel D, Gerr F, Hegmann K, Silverstein B, Burt S, Garg A, Kapellusch J, Merlino L, Thiese MS, Eisen EA, Evanoff B -
The effects of periodontal curette handle weight and diameter on arm pain: a four-month randomized controlled trial.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) 2012 Rempel D, Lee DL, Dawson K, Loomer P -
Distal upper extremity musculoskeletal risk factors associated with colonoscopy.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2012 Rempel D, Lee D, Shergill A -
Evaluation and control of respirable silica exposure during lateral drilling of concrete.
Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2012 Cooper MR, Susi P, Rempel D -
1st place, PREMUS best paper competition: workplace and individual factors in wrist tendinosis among blue-collar workers--the San Francisco study.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2011 Harris C, Eisen EA, Goldberg R, Krause N, Rempel D -
Ergonomic evaluation of ten single-channel pipettes.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2011 Lichty MG, Janowitz IL, Rempel DM -
The effect of two alternative arm supports on shoulder and upper back muscle loading during pipetting.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2011 Rempel P, Janowitz I, Alexandre M, Lee DL, Rempel D -
Development of a method for evaluating accessibility of medical equipment for patients with disabilities.
Applied ergonomics 2010 Story MF, Winters JM, Lemke MR, Barr A, Omiatek E, Janowitz I, Brafman D, Rempel D -
Systematic review of the role of occupational health and safety interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms, signs, disorders, injuries, claims and lost time.
Journal of occupational rehabilitation 2010 Kennedy CA, Amick BC, Dennerlein JT, Brewer S, Catli S, Williams R, Serra C, Gerr F, Irvin E, Mahood Q, Franzblau A, Van Eerd D, Evanoff B, Rempel D -
Overhead drilling: comparing three bases for aligning a drilling jig to vertical.
Journal of safety research 2010 Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Janowitz I -
Field evaluation of a modified intervention for overhead drilling.
Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2010 Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Blanco MM, Janowitz I -
Follow-up of neck and shoulder pain among sewing machine operators: The Los Angeles garment study.
American journal of industrial medicine 2010 Wang PC, Harrison RJ, Yu F, Rempel DM, Ritz BR -
The Booster Break program: description and feasibility test of a worksite physical activity daily practice.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2010 Taylor WC, Shegog R, Chen V, Rempel DM, Baun MP, Bush CL, Green T, Hare-Everline N -
Effort-reward imbalance and one-year change in neck-shoulder and upper extremity pain among call center computer operators.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2009 Krause N, Burgel B, Rempel D -
A new method for overhead drilling.
Ergonomics 2009 Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Gibbons B, Janowitz I -
Ergonomics and GI endoscopy.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2009 Shergill AK, McQuaid KR, Rempel D -
A randomized controlled trial evaluating an alternative mouse or forearm support on change in median and ulnar nerve motor latency at the wrist.
American journal of industrial medicine 2009 Conlon CF, Krause N, Rempel DM -
Evaluation of two posture survey instruments for assessing computing postures among college students.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2009 Chaumont Menéndez C, Amick Iii BC, Joe Chang CH, Harrist RB, Jenkins M, Robertson M, Janowitz I, Rempel DM, Katz JN, Dennerlein JT -
Pinch force and forearm-muscle load during routine colonoscopy: a pilot study.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2009 Shergill AK, Asundi KR, Barr A, Shah JN, Ryan JC, McQuaid KR, Rempel D -
Self-reported pain and physical signs for musculoskeletal disorders in the upper body region among Los Angeles garment workers.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2009 Wang PC, Rempel DM, Hurwitz EL, Harrison RJ, Janowitz I, Ritz BR -
The effects of split keyboard geometry on upper body postures.
Ergonomics 2009 Rempel D, Nathan-Roberts D, Chen BY, Odell D -
Accessibility of radiology equipment for patients with mobility disabilities.
Human factors 2008 Story MF, Luce AC, Leung A, Omiatek EM, Lemke MR, Rempel DM -
Effect of wrist posture on carpal tunnel pressure while typing.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2008 Rempel DM, Keir PJ, Bach JM -
Intensive keyboard use and carpal tunnel syndrome: comment on the article by Atroshi et al.
Arthritis and rheumatism 2008 Rempel D, Gerr F -
The split keyboard: an ergonomics success story.
Human factors 2008 Rempel D -
A three-dimensional anthropometric solid model of the hand based on landmark measurements.
Ergonomics 2008 Rogers MS, Barr AB, Kasemsontitum B, Rempel DM -
A randomized controlled trial of chair interventions on back and hip pain among sewing machine operators: the los angeles garment study.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2008 Wang PC, Ritz BR, Janowitz I, Harrison RJ, Yu F, Chan J, Rempel DM -
MMP-1, IL-1beta, and COX-2 mRNA expression is modulated by static load in rabbit flexor tendons.
Annals of biomedical engineering 2008 Asundi KR, Rempel DM -
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A NEW DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD DRILLING.
Professional safety 2007 Rempel DM, Star D, Gibbons B, Barr A, Janowitz I -
Evaluation of gene expression through qRT-PCR in cyclically loaded tendons: an in vivo model.
European journal of applied physiology 2007 Asundi KR, King KB, Rempel DM -
The effects of visual display distance on eye accommodation, head posture, and vision and neck symptoms.
Human factors 2007 Rempel D, Willms K, Anshel J, Jaschinski W, Sheedy J -
Cyclic loading inhibits expression of MMP-3 but not MMP-1 in an in vitro rabbit flexor tendon model.
Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) 2007 Asundi KR, Rempel DM -
Effect of repetition rate on the formation of microtears in tendon in an in vivo cyclical loading model.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007 Nakama LH, King KB, Abrahamsson S, Rempel DM -
A randomised controlled trial evaluating an alternative mouse and forearm support on upper body discomfort and musculoskeletal disorders among engineers.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2007 Conlon CF, Krause N, Rempel DM -
Ex vivo mechanical loading of tendon.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE 2007 Asundi K, Rempel D -
Work-organisational and personal factors associated with upper body musculoskeletal disorders among sewing machine operators.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2007 Wang PC, Rempel DM, Harrison RJ, Chan J, Ritz BR -
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of new task chairs on shoulder and neck pain among sewing machine operators: the Los Angeles garment study.
Spine 2007 Rempel DM, Wang PC, Janowitz I, Harrison RJ, Yu F, Ritz BR -
Evaluation of a dynamic arm support for seated and standing tasks: a laboratory study of electromyography and subjective feedback.
Ergonomics 2007 Odell D, Barr A, Goldberg R, Chung J, Rempel D -
In vitro system for applying cyclic loads to connective tissues under displacement or force control.
Annals of biomedical engineering 2007 Asundi KR, Kursa K, Lotz J, Rempel DM -
Guidelines for wrist posture based on carpal tunnel pressure thresholds.
Human factors 2007 Keir PJ, Bach JM, Hudes M, Rempel DM -
A multi-method study evaluating computing-related risk factors among college students.
Work (Reading, Mass.) 2007 Menéndez CC, Amick BC, Jenkins M, Janowitz I, Rempel DM, Robertson M, Dennerlein JT, Chang CH, Katz JN -
Pinch forces and instrument tip forces during periodontal scaling.
Journal of periodontology 2007 Dong H, Loomer P, Villanueva A, Rempel D -
Finger flexor motor control patterns during active flexion: an in vivo tendon force study.
Human movement science 2006 Nikanjam M, Kursa K, Lehman S, Lattanza L, Diao E, Rempel D -
The effect of tool handle shape on hand muscle load and pinch force in a simulated dental scaling task.
Applied ergonomics 2006 Dong H, Loomer P, Barr A, Laroche C, Young E, Rempel D -
A biomechanical analysis of applied pinch force during periodontal scaling.
Journal of biomechanics 2006 Villanueva A, Dong H, Rempel D -
Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review.
Journal of occupational rehabilitation 2006 Brewer S, Van Eerd D, Amick BC, Irvin E, Daum KM, Gerr F, Moore JS, Cullen K, Rempel D -
The effects of periodontal instrument handle design on hand muscle load and pinch force.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) 2006 Dong H, Barr A, Loomer P, Laroche C, Young E, Rempel D -
The effect of six keyboard designs on wrist and forearm postures.
Applied ergonomics 2006 Rempel D, Barr A, Brafman D, Young E -
A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effects of two workstation interventions on upper body pain and incident musculoskeletal disorders among computer operators.
Occupational and environmental medicine 2006 Rempel DM, Krause N, Goldberg R, Benner D, Hudes M, Goldner GU -
In vivo flexor tendon forces increase with finger and wrist flexion during active finger flexion and extension.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006 Kursa K, Lattanza L, Diao E, Rempel D -
Effect of dental tool surface texture and material on static friction with a wet gloved fingertip.
Journal of biomechanics 2006 Laroche C, Barr A, Dong H, Rempel D -
VEGF, VEGFR-1, and CTGF cell densities in tendon are increased with cyclical loading: An in vivo tendinopathy model.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006 Nakama LH, King KB, Abrahamsson S, Rempel DM -
Long-term cyclical in vivo loading increases cartilage proteoglycan content in a spatially specific manner: an infrared microspectroscopic imaging and polarized light microscopy study.
Arthritis research & therapy 2006 Saadat E, Lan H, Majumdar S, Rempel DM, King KB -
Upper extremity mononeuropathy among engineers.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2005 Conlon CF, Rempel DM -
Measuring the physical demands of work in hospital settings: design and implementation of an ergonomics assessment.
Applied ergonomics 2005 Janowitz IL, Gillen M, Ryan G, Rempel D, Trupin L, Swig L, Mullen K, Rugulies R, Blanc PD -
Cyclical articular joint loading leads to cartilage thinning and osteopontin production in a novel in vivo rabbit model of repetitive finger flexion.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage 2005 King KB, Opel CF, Rempel DM -
Evidence of tendon microtears due to cyclical loading in an in vivo tendinopathy model.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005 Nakama LH, King KB, Abrahamsson S, Rempel DM -
Pathomechanics of peripheral nerve loading. Evidence in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists 2005 Keir PJ, Rempel DM -
The effects of finger rest positions on hand muscle load and pinch force in simulated dental hygiene work.
Journal of dental education 2005 Dong H, Barr A, Loomer P, Rempel D -
Carpal tunnel pressure alters median nerve function in a dose-dependent manner: a rabbit model for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005 Diao E, Shao F, Liebenberg E, Rempel D, Lotz JC -
Thumb force and muscle loads are influenced by the design of a mechanical pipette and by pipetting tasks.
Human factors 2005 Asundi KR, Bach JM, Rempel DM -
In vivo forces generated by finger flexor muscles do not depend on the rate of fingertip loading during an isometric task.
Journal of biomechanics 2004 Kursa K, Diao E, Lattanza L, Rempel D -
Upper extremity pain and computer use among engineering graduate students.
American journal of industrial medicine 2004 Schlossberg EB, Morrow S, Llosa AE, Mamary E, Dietrich P, Rempel DM -
Entrapment neuropathies: pathophysiology and pathogenesis.
Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology 2004 Rempel DM, Diao E -
A mobile tool for accessibility and usability testing of medical instrumentation.
Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference 2004 Lemke MR, Winters JM, Danturthi S, Campbell S, Story MF, Barr A, Rempel DM -
Influence of time pressure and verbal provocation on physiological and psychological reactions during work with a computer mouse.
European journal of applied physiology 2002 Wahlström J, Hagberg M, Johnson PW, Svensson J, Rempel D -
Short term and long term effects of enhanced auditory feedback on typing force, EMG, and comfort while typing.
Applied ergonomics 2002 Gerard MJ, Armstrong TJ, Rempel DA, Woolley C -
The effects of reduced oxygen tension on cell proliferation and matrix synthesis in synovium and tendon explants from the rabbit carpal tunnel: an experimental study in vitro.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001 Rempel D, Abrahamsson SO -
Special editor introduction. Surface electromyography. .
Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology 2000 Rempel D -
Classification criteria and severity assessment in work-associated upper extremity disorders: methods matter.
American journal of industrial medicine 2000 Katz JN, Stock SR, Evanoff BA, Rempel D, Moore JS, Franzblau A, Gray RH -
Measuring and characterizing force exposures during computer mouse use.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2000 Johnson PW, Hagberg M, Hjelm EW, Rempel D -
Sensitivity of trapezius electromyography to differences between work tasks - influence of gap definition and normalisation methods.
Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology 2000 Hansson GA, Nordander C, Asterland P, Ohlsson K, Strömberg U, Skerfving S, Rempel D -
Pathophysiology of nerve compression syndromes: response of peripheral nerves to loading.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 1999 Rempel D, Dahlin L, Lundborg G -
The effects of keyswitch stiffness on typing force, finger electromyography, and subjective discomfort.
American Industrial Hygiene Association journal 1999 Gerard MJ, Armstrong TJ, Franzblau A, Martin BJ, Rempel DM -
Effects of computer mouse design and task on carpal tunnel pressure.
Ergonomics 1999 Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel D -
Wrist and forearm postures and motions during typing.
Ergonomics 1999 Serina ER, Tal R, Rempel D -
Effect of four computer keyboards in computer users with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.
American journal of industrial medicine 1999 Tittiranonda P, Rempel D, Armstrong T, Burastero S -
Workplace use of an adjustable keyboard: adjustment preferences and effect on wrist posture.
American Industrial Hygiene Association journal 1999 Tittiranonda P, Rempel D, Armstrong T, Burastero S -
In vivo finger flexor tendon force while tapping on a keyswitch.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999 Dennerlein JT, Diao E, Mote CD, Rempel DM -
Effect of keyboard keyswitch design on hand pain.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 1999 Rempel D, Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Hudes M, So Y -
Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among computer users.
Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1999 Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Rempel D -
Effects of finger posture on carpal tunnel pressure during wrist motion.
The Journal of hand surgery 1998 Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel DM -
Consensus criteria for the classification of carpal tunnel syndrome in epidemiologic studies.
American journal of public health 1998 Rempel D, Evanoff B, Amadio PC, de Krom M, Franklin G, Franzblau A, Gray R, Gerr F, Hagberg M, Hales T, Katz JN, Pransky G -
A structural model of the forced compression of the fingertip pulp.
Journal of biomechanics 1998 Serina ER, Mockensturm E, Mote CD, Rempel D -
Control strategies for finger movement during touch-typing. The role of the extrinsic muscles during a keystroke.
Experimental brain research 1998 Dennerlein JT, Mote CD, Rempel DM -
Tensions of the flexor digitorum superficialis are higher than a current model predicts.
Journal of biomechanics 1998 Dennerlein JT, Diao E, Mote CD, Rempel DM -
Effects of forearm pronation/supination on carpal tunnel pressure.
The Journal of hand surgery 1998 Rempel D, Bach JM, Gordon L, So Y -
Fingertip loading and carpal tunnel pressure: differences between a pinching and a pressing task.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1998 Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel DM -
Force response of the fingertip pulp to repeated compression--effects of loading rate, loading angle and anthropometry.
Journal of biomechanics 1997 Serina ER, Mote CD, Rempel D -
The effect of keyboard keyswitch make force on applied force and finger flexor muscle activity.
Ergonomics 1997 Rempel D, Serina E, Klinenberg E, Martin BJ, Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Natarajan S -
Forearm muscle oxygenation decreases with low levels of voluntary contraction.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997 Murthy G, Kahan NJ, Hargens AR, Rempel DM -
Effects of static fingertip loading on carpal tunnel pressure.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997 Rempel D, Keir PJ, Smutz WP, Hargens A -
A low profile human tendon force transducer: the influence of tendon thickness on calibration.
Journal of biomechanics 1997 Dennerlein JT, Miller JM, Mote CD, Rempel DM -
Effects of psychological stress on human semen quality.
Journal of andrology 1997 Fenster L, Katz DF, Wyrobek AJ, Pieper C, Rempel DM, Oman D, Swan SH -
Keyboard reaction force and finger flexor electromyograms during computer keyboard work.
Human factors 1996 Martin BJ, Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Natarajan S, Klinenberg E, Serina E, Rempel D -
Musculoskeletal symptoms related to video display terminal use: an analysis of objective and subjective exposure estimates.
AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses 1996 Faucett J, Rempel D -
Temperature effects on vibrotactile sensitivity threshold measurements: implications for carpal tunnel screening tests.
The Journal of hand surgery 1996 Klinenberg E, So Y, Rempel D -
Position of the wrist associated with the lowest carpal-tunnel pressure: implications for splint design.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 1995 Weiss ND, Gordon L, Bloom T, So Y, Rempel DM -
VDT-related musculoskeletal symptoms: interactions between work posture and psychosocial work factors.
American journal of industrial medicine 1994 Faucett J, Rempel D -
A method of measuring fingertip loading during keyboard use.
Journal of biomechanics 1994 Rempel D, Dennerlein J, Mote CD, Armstrong T -
Carpal tunnel syndrome among grocery store workers.
American journal of industrial medicine 1994 Osorio AM, Ames RG, Jones J, Castorina J, Rempel D, Estrin W, Thompson D -
Investigation of applied forces in alphanumeric keyboard work.
American Industrial Hygiene Association journal 1994 Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Martin BJ, Gerson J, Rempel DM -
The effect of wearing a flexible wrist splint on carpal tunnel pressure during repetitive hand activity.
The Journal of hand surgery 1994 Rempel D, Manojlovic R, Levinsohn DG, Bloom T, Gordon L -
Ergonomics--prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
The Western journal of medicine 1992 Rempel D -
Work-related cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremity.
JAMA 1992 Rempel DM, Harrison RJ, Barnhart S -
Hospital records as a data source for occupational disease surveillance: a feasibility study.
American journal of industrial medicine 1992 Balmes J, Rempel D, Alexander M, Reiter R, Harrison R, Bernard B, Benner D, Cone J -
Respiratory effects of exposure of shipyard workers to epoxy paints.
British journal of industrial medicine 1991 Rempel D, Jones J, Atterbury M, Balmes J -
A study of the effect of perchloroethylene exposure on semen quality in dry cleaning workers.
American journal of industrial medicine 1991 Eskenazi B, Wyrobek AJ, Fenster L, Katz DF, Sadler M, Lee J, Hudes M, Rempel DM -
A study of the effect of perchloroethylene exposure on the reproductive outcomes of wives of dry-cleaning workers.
American journal of industrial medicine 1991 Eskenazi B, Fenster L, Hudes M, Wyrobek AJ, Katz DF, Gerson J, Rempel DM -
Evaluation of a proposed NIOSH surveillance. Case definition for occupational asthma.
Chest 1990 Klees JE, Alexander M, Rempel D, Beckett W, Rubin R, Barnhart S, Balmes JR -
Biological monitoring.
Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1990 Rosenberg J, Rempel D -
Medical surveillance in the workplace: overview.
Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1990 Rempel D -
Occupational illness and poison control centers. Referral patterns and service needs.
The Western journal of medicine 1990 Blanc PD, Maizlish N, Hiatt P, Olson KR, Rempel D -
Occupational illness: case detection by poison control surveillance.
Annals of internal medicine 1989 Blanc PD, Rempel D, Maizlish N, Hiatt P, Olson KR -
The lead-exposed worker.
JAMA 1989 Rempel D -
Soybean flour asthma: detection of allergens by immunoblotting.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 1988 Bush RK, Schroeckenstein D, Meier-Davis S, Balmes J, Rempel D