David Rempel, MD

Kim S, Ojelade A, Moore A, Gutierrez N, Harris-Adamson C, Barr A, Srinivasan D, Rempel DM, Nussbaum MA. Understanding contributing factors to exoskeleton use-intention in construction: A decision tree approach using results from an online survey. Ergonomics 2023. PMID: 38085690

Rempel D, Cullen C, Matteson Bryan M, Vianna Cezar G. Reliability of Open Public Electric Vehicle Direct Current Fast Chargers. Human factors 2023. PMID: 38031880

Radwin RG, Hu YH, Akkas O, Bao S, Harris-Adamson C, Lin JH, Meyers AR, Rempel D. Comparison of the observer, single-frame video and computer vision hand activity levels. Ergonomics 2022. PMID: 36227226

Zimbalist A, Rempel D, Feng L, Harris-Adamson C. 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. PMID: 35902359

Rempel D, Potvin J. A Design Tool to Estimate Maximum Acceptable Manual Arm Forces for Above-Shoulder Work. TO REMOVE 2022. PMID: 35040744

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. Occupational risk factors for work disability following carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled prospective study. TO REMOVE 2022. PMID: 35074886

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. Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study. TO REMOVE 2021. PMID: 34863143

Jones RM, Rempel D. Standards for Surgical Respirators and Masks: Relevance for Protecting Healthcare Workers and the Public During Pandemics. Annals of work exposures and health 2021. PMID: 33942848

Rempel D, Henneman J, Agalloco J, Crittenden J. Hydrogen Peroxide Methods for Decontaminating N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators. Applied biosafety : journal of the American Biological Safety Association 2021. PMID: 36034688

van der Molen HF, Visser S, Alfonso JH, Curti S, Mattioli S, Rempel D, Roquelaure Y, Kuijer PPFM, Tamminga SJ. 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. PMID: 33573616

Shergill AK, Rempel D, Barr A, Lee D, Pereira A, Hsieh CM, McQuaid K, Harris-Adamson C. Biomechanical risk factors associated with distal upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in endoscopists performing colonoscopy. Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2020. PMID: 33160978

Rempel D. Scientific Collaboration During the COVID-19 Pandemic: N95DECON.org. Annals of work exposures and health 2020. PMID: 32533166

Lee SJ, Rempel D. Comparison of lift use, perceptions, and musculoskeletal symptoms between ceiling lifts and floor-based lifts in patient handling. Applied ergonomics 2019. PMID: 31546092

Yung M, Dale AM, Kapellusch J, Bao S, Harris-Adamson C, Meyers AR, Hegmann KT, Rempel D, Evanoff BA. 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. PMID: 31361578

Rempel D, Barr A, Cooper MR. Effect of hollow bit local exhaust ventilation on respirable quartz dust concentrations during concrete drilling. Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2019. PMID: 31013200

Rempel D, Antonucci A, Barr A, Cooper MR, Martin B, Neitzel RL. Pneumatic rock drill vs. electric rotary hammer drill: Productivity, vibration, dust, and noise when drilling into concrete. Applied ergonomics 2018. PMID: 30487106

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. 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. PMID: 29961082

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. 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. PMID: 29599164

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. Scientific basis of ISO standards on biomechanical risk factors. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2018. PMID: 29484364

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 K, Coenen P. A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2017. PMID: 28945263

Antonucci A, Barr A, Martin B, Rempel D. Effect of bit wear on hammer drill handle vibration and productivity. Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2017. PMID: 28574757

Akkas O, Lee CH, Hu YH, Harris Adamson C, Rempel D, Radwin RG. Measuring exertion time, duty cycle and hand activity level for industrial tasks using computer vision. Ergonomics 2017. PMID: 28640656

Carty P, Cooper MR, Barr A, Neitzel RL, Balmes J, Rempel D. The Effects of Bit Wear on Respirable Silica Dust, Noise and Productivity: A Hammer Drill Bench Study. Volume 61 of Issue 6. Annals of work exposures and health 2017. PMID: 28595322

Taylor WC, Paxton RJ, Shegog R, Coan SP, Dubin A, Page TF, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 27854422

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 JM, Lubahn J, Ray WZ, Spinner R, Thomson G, Shaffer WO, Cummins DS, Murray JN, Mohiuddin M, Mullen K, Shores P, Woznica A, Linskey E, Martinez Y, Sevarino K. 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. PMID: 27869627

Rempel D, Barr A, Antonucci A. A New Test Bench System for Hammer Drills: Validation for Handle Vibration. International journal of industrial ergonomics 2016. PMID: 29123327

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. Biomechanical and psychosocial exposures are independent risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: assessment of confounding using causal diagrams. Occupational and environmental medicine 2016. PMID: 27466616

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. Effectiveness of workplace interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms: an update of the evidence. Occupational and environmental medicine 2015. PMID: 26552695

Rempel D, Barr A. A Universal Rig for Supporting Large Hammer Drills: Reduced Injury Risk and Improved Productivity. Safety science 2015. PMID: 26005290

Rempel D, Camilleri MJ, Lee DL. The Design of Hand Gestures for Human-Computer Interaction: Lessons from Sign Language Interpreters. International journal of human-computer studies 2015. PMID: 26028955

Edsfeldt S, Rempel D, Kursa K, Diao E, Lattanza L. In vivo flexor tendon forces generated during different rehabilitation exercises. The Journal of hand surgery, European volume 2015. PMID: 26115682

Madison H, Pereira A, Korshøj M, Taylor L, Barr A, Rempel D. Mind the Gap: The Effect of Keyboard Key Gap and Pitch on Typing Speed, Accuracy, and Usability, Part 3. Human factors 2015. PMID: 26002872

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. Associations between workplace factors and carpal tunnel syndrome: A multi-site cross sectional study. American journal of industrial medicine 2015. PMID: 25778111

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. General population job exposure matrix applied to a pooled study of prevalent carpal tunnel syndrome. American journal of epidemiology 2015. PMID: 25700886

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. Personal and workplace factors and median nerve function in a pooled study of 2396 US workers. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2015. PMID: 25563546

Descatha A, Dale AM, Silverstein BA, Roquelaure Y, Rempel D. Lateral epicondylitis: new evidence for work relatedness. Joint, bone, spine : revue du rhumatisme 2014. PMID: 25553834

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. 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. PMID: 25504866

Pereira A, Wachs JP, Park K, Rempel D. A User-Developed 3-D Hand Gesture Set for Human-Computer Interaction. Human factors 2014. PMID: 25977321

Radwin RG, Azari DP, Lindstrom MJ, Ulin SS, Armstrong TJ, Rempel D. A frequency-duty cycle equation for the ACGIH hand activity level. Ergonomics 2014. PMID: 25343340

Akkas O, Azari DP, Chen CH, Hu YH, Ulin SS, Armstrong TJ, Rempel D, Radwin RG. A hand speed-duty cycle equation for estimating the ACGIH hand activity level rating. Ergonomics 2014. PMID: 25343278

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. Biomechanical risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled study of 2474 workers. Occupational and environmental medicine 2014. PMID: 25324489

Kapellusch Jm 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. 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. PMID: 25266844

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. Effects of varying case definition on carpal tunnel syndrome prevalence estimates in a pooled cohort. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 2014. PMID: 25175160

Ko P, Mohapatra A, Bailey IL, Sheedy J, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 24830373

Pereira A, Hsieh CM, Laroche C, Rempel D. The effect of keyboard key spacing on typing speed, error, usability, and biomechanics, Part 2: Vertical spacing. Human factors 2014. PMID: 25029899

Violante FS, Bonfiglioli R, Hagberg M, Rempel D. Carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis in occupational epidemiological studies. Occupational and environmental medicine 2014. PMID: 24879372

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. Personal and workplace psychosocial risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled study cohort: author response. Occupational and environmental medicine 2014. PMID: 24503336

Harris-Adamson C, You D, Eisen EA, Goldberg R, Rempel D. The impact of posture on wrist tendinosis among blue-collar workers: the San Francisco study. Human factors 2014. PMID: 24669549

You D, Smith AH, Rempel D. Meta-analysis: association between wrist posture and carpal tunnel syndrome among workers. Safety and health at work 2014. PMID: 24932417

Camilleri MJ, Malige A, Fujimoto J, Rempel DM. Touch displays: the effects of palm rejection technology on productivity, comfort, biomechanics and positioning. Ergonomics 2013. PMID: 24134774

Pereira A, Miller T, Huang YM, Odell D, Rempel D. Holding a tablet computer with one hand: effect of tablet design features on biomechanics and subjective usability among users with small hands. Ergonomics 2013. PMID: 23909815

Pereira A, Lee DL, Sadeeshkumar H, Laroche C, Odell D, Rempel D. The effect of keyboard key spacing on typing speed, error, usability, and biomechanics: Part 1. Human factors 2013. PMID: 23829030

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. Pooling job physical exposure data from multiple independent studies in a consortium study of carpal tunnel syndrome. Ergonomics 2013. PMID: 23697792

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. Personal and workplace psychosocial risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pooled study cohort. Occupational and environmental medicine 2013. PMID: 23645610

Taylor WC, King KE, Shegog R, Paxton RJ, Evans-Hudnall GL, Rempel DM, Chen V, Yancey AK. Booster Breaks in the workplace: participants' perspectives on health-promoting work breaks. Health education research 2013. PMID: 23466367

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. Prevalence and incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in US working populations: pooled analysis of six prospective studies. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2013. PMID: 23423472

Rempel D, Lee DL, Dawson K, Loomer P. 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. PMID: 23024308

Rempel D, Lee D, Shergill A. Distal upper extremity musculoskeletal risk factors associated with colonoscopy. Volume 41 Suppl 1. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2012. PMID: 22317441

Cooper MR, Susi P, Rempel D. Evaluation and control of respirable silica exposure during lateral drilling of concrete. Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2012. PMID: 22214178

Harris C, Eisen EA, Goldberg R, Krause N, 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. PMID: 21298225

Lichty MG, Janowitz IL, Rempel DM. Ergonomic evaluation of ten single-channel pipettes. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2011. PMID: 21673445

Rempel P, Janowitz I, Alexandre M, Lee DL, Rempel D. The effect of two alternative arm supports on shoulder and upper back muscle loading during pipetting. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2011. PMID: 21673447

Story MF, Winters JM, Lemke MR, Barr A, Omiatek E, Janowitz I, Brafman D, Rempel D. Development of a method for evaluating accessibility of medical equipment for patients with disabilities. Applied ergonomics 2010. PMID: 20723883

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. 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. PMID: 19885644

Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Janowitz I. Overhead drilling: comparing three bases for aligning a drilling jig to vertical. Journal of safety research 2010. PMID: 20630276

Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Blanco MM, Janowitz I. Field evaluation of a modified intervention for overhead drilling. Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene 2010. PMID: 20094939

Wang PC, Harrison RJ, Yu F, Rempel DM, Ritz BR. Follow-up of neck and shoulder pain among sewing machine operators: The Los Angeles garment study. Volume 53 of Issue 4. American journal of industrial medicine 2010. PMID: 20017187

Taylor WC, Shegog R, Chen V, Rempel DM, Baun MP, Bush CL, Green T, Hare-Everline N. The Booster Break program: description and feasibility test of a worksite physical activity daily practice. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2010. PMID: 21099018

Krause N, Burgel B, Rempel D. Effort-reward imbalance and one-year change in neck-shoulder and upper extremity pain among call center computer operators. Volume 36 of Issue 1. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2009. PMID: 19967325

Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Gibbons B, Janowitz I. A new method for overhead drilling. Ergonomics 2009. PMID: 19941190

Shergill AK, McQuaid KR, Rempel D. Ergonomics and GI endoscopy. Volume 70 of Issue 1. Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2009. PMID: 19559836

Conlon CF, Krause N, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 19142961

Chaumont Menéndez C, Amick Iii BC, Joe Chang CH, Harrist RB, Jenkins M, Robertson M, Janowitz I, Rempel DM, Katz JN, Dennerlein JT. Evaluation of two posture survey instruments for assessing computing postures among college students. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2009. PMID: 20075519

Shergill AK, Asundi KR, Barr A, Shah JN, Ryan JC, McQuaid KR, Rempel D. Pinch force and forearm-muscle load during routine colonoscopy: a pilot study. Volume 69 of Issue 1. Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2009. PMID: 19111694

Wang PC, Rempel DM, Hurwitz EL, Harrison RJ, Janowitz I, Ritz BR. Self-reported pain and physical signs for musculoskeletal disorders in the upper body region among Los Angeles garment workers. Volume 34 of Issue 1. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2009. PMID: 19923678

Rempel D, Nathan-Roberts D, Chen BY, Odell D. The effects of split keyboard geometry on upper body postures. Ergonomics 2009. PMID: 19308823

Story MF, Luce AC, Leung A, Omiatek EM, Lemke MR, Rempel DM. Accessibility of radiology equipment for patients with mobility disabilities. Human factors 2008. PMID: 19110840

Rempel DM, Keir PJ, Bach JM. Effect of wrist posture on carpal tunnel pressure while typing. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2008. PMID: 18383144

Rempel D, Gerr F. Intensive keyboard use and carpal tunnel syndrome: comment on the article by Atroshi et al. Arthritis and rheumatism 2008. PMID: 18512800

Rempel D. The split keyboard: an ergonomics success story. Human factors 2008. PMID: 18689043

Rogers MS, Barr AB, Kasemsontitum B, Rempel DM. A three-dimensional anthropometric solid model of the hand based on landmark measurements. Ergonomics 2008. PMID: 18357538

Wang PC, Ritz BR, Janowitz I, Harrison RJ, Yu F, Chan J, Rempel DM. A randomized controlled trial of chair interventions on back and hip pain among sewing machine operators: the los angeles garment study. Volume 50 of Issue 3. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2008. PMID: 18332775

Asundi KR, 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. PMID: 18172766

Rempel DM, Star D, Gibbons B, Barr A, Janowitz I. DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A NEW DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD DRILLING. Professional safety 2007. PMID: 19079737

Asundi KR, King KB, Rempel DM. Evaluation of gene expression through qRT-PCR in cyclically loaded tendons: an in vivo model. European journal of applied physiology 2007. PMID: 17922137

Rempel D, Willms K, Anshel J, Jaschinski W, Sheedy J. The effects of visual display distance on eye accommodation, head posture, and vision and neck symptoms. Human factors 2007. PMID: 17915601

Asundi KR, Rempel DM. Cyclic loading inhibits expression of MMP-3 but not MMP-1 in an in vitro rabbit flexor tendon model. Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) 2007. PMID: 17892905

Nakama LH, King KB, Abrahamsson S, 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. PMID: 17516500

Conlon CF, Krause N, 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. PMID: 17626135

Asundi K, Rempel D. Ex vivo mechanical loading of tendon. Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE 2007. PMID: 18979013

Wang PC, Rempel DM, Harrison RJ, Chan J, Ritz BR. Work-organisational and personal factors associated with upper body musculoskeletal disorders among sewing machine operators. Occupational and environmental medicine 2007. PMID: 17522131

Rempel DM, Wang PC, Janowitz I, Harrison RJ, Yu F, 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. Volume 32 of Issue 9. Spine 2007. PMID: 17450065

Odell D, Barr A, Goldberg R, Chung J, Rempel D. Evaluation of a dynamic arm support for seated and standing tasks: a laboratory study of electromyography and subjective feedback. Ergonomics 2007. PMID: 17575713

Asundi KR, Kursa K, Lotz J, Rempel DM. In vitro system for applying cyclic loads to connective tissues under displacement or force control. Annals of biomedical engineering 2007. PMID: 17385043

Keir PJ, Bach JM, Hudes M, Rempel DM. Guidelines for wrist posture based on carpal tunnel pressure thresholds. Human factors 2007. PMID: 17315846

Menéndez CC, Amick BC, Jenkins M, Janowitz I, Rempel DM, Robertson M, Dennerlein JT, Chang CH, Katz JN. A multi-method study evaluating computing-related risk factors among college students. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2007. PMID: 17522450

Dong H, Loomer P, Villanueva A, Rempel D. Pinch forces and instrument tip forces during periodontal scaling. Journal of periodontology 2007. PMID: 17199545

Nikanjam M, Kursa K, Lehman S, Lattanza L, Diao E, Rempel D. Finger flexor motor control patterns during active flexion: an in vivo tendon force study. Human movement science 2006. PMID: 17173995

Dong H, Loomer P, Barr A, Laroche C, Young 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. PMID: 17156742

Villanueva A, Dong H, Rempel D. A biomechanical analysis of applied pinch force during periodontal scaling. Journal of biomechanics 2006. PMID: 17052721

Brewer S, Van Eerd D, Amick BC, Irvin E, Daum KM, Gerr F, Moore JS, Cullen K, Rempel D. Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review. Journal of occupational rehabilitation 2006. PMID: 16933148

Dong H, Barr A, Loomer P, Laroche C, Young E, Rempel D. The effects of periodontal instrument handle design on hand muscle load and pinch force. Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) 2006. PMID: 16873329

Rempel D, Barr A, Brafman D, Young E. The effect of six keyboard designs on wrist and forearm postures. Applied ergonomics 2006. PMID: 16806042

Rempel DM, Krause N, Goldberg R, Benner D, Hudes M, Goldner GU. 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. PMID: 16621849

Kursa K, Lattanza L, Diao E, Rempel D. 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. PMID: 16514639

Laroche C, Barr A, Dong H, Rempel D. Effect of dental tool surface texture and material on static friction with a wet gloved fingertip. Journal of biomechanics 2006. PMID: 16524584

Nakama LH, King KB, Abrahamsson S, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 16479573

Saadat E, Lan H, Majumdar S, Rempel DM, King KB. 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. PMID: 16956418

Conlon CF, Rempel DM. Upper extremity mononeuropathy among engineers. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2005. PMID: 16340709

Janowitz IL, Gillen M, Ryan G, Rempel D, Trupin L, Swig L, Mullen K, Rugulies R, Blanc PD. Measuring the physical demands of work in hospital settings: design and implementation of an ergonomics assessment. Volume 37 of Issue 5. Applied ergonomics 2005. PMID: 16226213

King KB, Opel CF, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 16169257

Nakama LH, King KB, Abrahamsson S, 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. PMID: 16140201

Keir PJ, 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. PMID: 15891983

Dong H, Barr A, Loomer P, Rempel D. The effects of finger rest positions on hand muscle load and pinch force in simulated dental hygiene work. Journal of dental education 2005. PMID: 15800259

Diao E, Shao F, Liebenberg E, Rempel D, Lotz JC. 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. PMID: 15607896

Asundi KR, Bach JM, Rempel DM. Thumb force and muscle loads are influenced by the design of a mechanical pipette and by pipetting tasks. Human factors 2005. PMID: 15960087

Kursa K, Diao E, Lattanza L, Rempel D. 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. PMID: 16154416

Schlossberg EB, Morrow S, Llosa AE, Mamary E, Dietrich P, Rempel DM. Upper extremity pain and computer use among engineering graduate students. American journal of industrial medicine 2004. PMID: 15307128

Rempel DM, Diao E. Entrapment neuropathies: pathophysiology and pathogenesis. Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology 2004. PMID: 14759752

Lemke MR, Winters JM, Danturthi S, Campbell S, Story MF, Barr A, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 17271416

Wahlström J, Hagberg M, Johnson PW, Svensson J, Rempel D. Influence of time pressure and verbal provocation on physiological and psychological reactions during work with a computer mouse. European journal of applied physiology 2002. PMID: 12111287

Gerard MJ, Armstrong TJ, Rempel DA, Woolley C. Short term and long term effects of enhanced auditory feedback on typing force, EMG, and comfort while typing. Applied ergonomics 2002. PMID: 12009119

Rempel D, Abrahamsson SO. 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. PMID: 11332611

Rempel D. Special editor introduction. Surface electromyography. . Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology 2000. PMID: 11102840

Katz JN, Stock SR, Evanoff BA, Rempel D, Moore JS, Franzblau A, Gray RH. Classification criteria and severity assessment in work-associated upper extremity disorders: methods matter. American journal of industrial medicine 2000. PMID: 10982976

Johnson PW, Hagberg M, Hjelm EW, Rempel D. Measuring and characterizing force exposures during computer mouse use. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2000. PMID: 11103838

Hansson GA, Nordander C, Asterland P, Ohlsson K, Strömberg U, Skerfving S, 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. PMID: 10699558

Rempel D, Dahlin L, Lundborg G. Pathophysiology of nerve compression syndromes: response of peripheral nerves to loading. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 1999. PMID: 10565653

Gerard MJ, Armstrong TJ, Franzblau A, Martin BJ, Rempel DM. The effects of keyswitch stiffness on typing force, finger electromyography, and subjective discomfort. American Industrial Hygiene Association journal 1999. PMID: 10635542

Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel D. Effects of computer mouse design and task on carpal tunnel pressure. Ergonomics 1999. PMID: 10582504

Serina ER, Tal R, Rempel D. Wrist and forearm postures and motions during typing. Ergonomics 1999. PMID: 10424183

Tittiranonda P, Rempel D, Armstrong T, Burastero S. Effect of four computer keyboards in computer users with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. American journal of industrial medicine 1999. PMID: 10332518

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. PMID: 10386355

Dennerlein JT, Diao E, Mote CD, Rempel DM. In vivo finger flexor tendon force while tapping on a keyswitch. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999. PMID: 10221833

Rempel D, Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Hudes M, So Y. Effect of keyboard keyswitch design on hand pain. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 1999. PMID: 10029956

Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Rempel D. Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among computer users. Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1999. PMID: 9950008

Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel DM. Effects of finger posture on carpal tunnel pressure during wrist motion. The Journal of hand surgery 1998. PMID: 9848550

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. Consensus criteria for the classification of carpal tunnel syndrome in epidemiologic studies. American journal of public health 1998. PMID: 9772842

Serina ER, Mockensturm E, Mote CD, Rempel D. A structural model of the forced compression of the fingertip pulp. Journal of biomechanics 1998. PMID: 9796686

Dennerlein JT, Mote CD, Rempel DM. Control strategies for finger movement during touch-typing. The role of the extrinsic muscles during a keystroke. Experimental brain research 1998. PMID: 9698184

Dennerlein JT, Diao E, Mote CD, Rempel DM. Tensions of the flexor digitorum superficialis are higher than a current model predicts. Journal of biomechanics 1998. PMID: 9672082

Rempel D, Bach JM, Gordon L, So Y. Effects of forearm pronation/supination on carpal tunnel pressure. The Journal of hand surgery 1998. PMID: 9523952

Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 9565082

Serina ER, Mote CD, Rempel D. Force response of the fingertip pulp to repeated compression--effects of loading rate, loading angle and anthropometry. Journal of biomechanics 1997. PMID: 9391870

Rempel D, Serina E, Klinenberg E, Martin BJ, Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Natarajan S. The effect of keyboard keyswitch make force on applied force and finger flexor muscle activity. Ergonomics 1997. PMID: 9336104

Murthy G, Kahan NJ, Hargens AR, Rempel DM. Forearm muscle oxygenation decreases with low levels of voluntary contraction. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997. PMID: 9379259

Rempel D, Keir PJ, Smutz WP, Hargens A. Effects of static fingertip loading on carpal tunnel pressure. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997. PMID: 9246089

Dennerlein JT, Miller JM, Mote CD, Rempel DM. A low profile human tendon force transducer: the influence of tendon thickness on calibration. Journal of biomechanics 1997. PMID: 9075009

Fenster L, Katz DF, Wyrobek AJ, Pieper C, Rempel DM, Oman D, Swan SH. Effects of psychological stress on human semen quality. Journal of andrology 1997. PMID: 9154514

Martin BJ, Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Natarajan S, Klinenberg E, Serina E, Rempel D. Keyboard reaction force and finger flexor electromyograms during computer keyboard work. Human factors 1996. PMID: 8976628

Faucett J, 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. PMID: 8694972

Klinenberg E, So Y, Rempel D. Temperature effects on vibrotactile sensitivity threshold measurements: implications for carpal tunnel screening tests. The Journal of hand surgery 1996. PMID: 8775208

Weiss ND, Gordon L, Bloom T, So Y, Rempel DM. 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. PMID: 7593079

Faucett J, Rempel D. VDT-related musculoskeletal symptoms: interactions between work posture and psychosocial work factors. American journal of industrial medicine 1994. PMID: 7832208

Rempel D, Dennerlein J, Mote CD, Armstrong T. A method of measuring fingertip loading during keyboard use. Journal of biomechanics 1994. PMID: 8089165

Osorio AM, Ames RG, Jones J, Castorina J, Rempel D, Estrin W, Thompson D. Carpal tunnel syndrome among grocery store workers. American journal of industrial medicine 1994. PMID: 8147395

Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Martin BJ, Gerson J, Rempel DM. Investigation of applied forces in alphanumeric keyboard work. American Industrial Hygiene Association journal 1994. PMID: 8116526

Rempel D, Manojlovic R, Levinsohn DG, Bloom T, Gordon L. The effect of wearing a flexible wrist splint on carpal tunnel pressure during repetitive hand activity. The Journal of hand surgery 1994. PMID: 8169352

Rempel D. Ergonomics--prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The Western journal of medicine 1992. PMID: 1574885

Rempel DM, Harrison RJ, Barnhart S. Work-related cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremity. JAMA 1992. PMID: 1732657

Balmes J, Rempel D, Alexander M, Reiter R, Harrison R, Bernard B, Benner D, Cone J. Hospital records as a data source for occupational disease surveillance: a feasibility study. American journal of industrial medicine 1992. PMID: 1585945

Rempel D, Jones J, Atterbury M, Balmes J. Respiratory effects of exposure of shipyard workers to epoxy paints. British journal of industrial medicine 1991. PMID: 1954156

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 semen quality in dry cleaning workers. American journal of industrial medicine 1991. PMID: 1793101

Eskenazi B, Fenster L, Hudes M, Wyrobek AJ, Katz DF, Gerson J, 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. PMID: 1793102

Klees JE, Alexander M, Rempel D, Beckett W, Rubin R, Barnhart S, Balmes JR. Evaluation of a proposed NIOSH surveillance. Case definition for occupational asthma. Chest 1990. PMID: 2226013

Rosenberg J, Rempel D. Biological monitoring. Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1990. PMID: 2218798

Rempel D. Medical surveillance in the workplace: overview. Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1990. PMID: 2218793

Blanc PD, Maizlish N, Hiatt P, Olson KR, Rempel D. Occupational illness and poison control centers. Referral patterns and service needs. Volume 152 of Issue 2. The Western journal of medicine 1990. PMID: 2305574

Blanc PD, Rempel D, Maizlish N, Hiatt P, Olson KR. Occupational illness: case detection by poison control surveillance. Volume 111 of Issue 3. Annals of internal medicine 1989. PMID: 2751181

Rempel D. The lead-exposed worker. JAMA 1989. PMID: 2661879

Bush RK, Schroeckenstein D, Meier-Davis S, Balmes J, Rempel D. Soybean flour asthma: detection of allergens by immunoblotting. The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 1988. PMID: 3042839