Building Informative Open-source Models, Examining Complex Human Activities, & Navigating Interpretation of Computer Simulations
Journal Papers
Nichols, J.A., C.E. Baratta, and C.W. Reb (2023) “Biomechanical Sequelae of Syndesmosis Injury and Repair” Foot & Ankle Clinics. 28(1): 77-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2022.10.004PubMed
Rakauskas T.R., S.M. Barron, T. Ordonez Diaz, and J.A. Nichols. (2023) “Measuring Fascicle Lengths in Extrinsic and Intrinsic Thumb Muscles Using Extended Field-of-View Ultrasound” Journal of Biomechanics. 149: 111512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111512PubMed
McFarland D.C., B. I. Binder-Markey, J. A. Nichols, S. J. Wohlman, M. de Bruin, and W. M. Murray. (2023) “A Musculoskeletal Model of the Hand and Wrist Capable of Simulating Functional Tasks” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 70(5):1424-1435. https://doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2022.3217722PubMed
Heifner, J., J. Kilgore III, J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb (2022, epub ahead of print) “Syndesmosis Injury Imparts a Large Negative Effect on Patient-Reported Outcomes: a Systematic Review” Foot & Ankle Specialist.https://doi.org/10.1177/19386400211067865Weblink
Hao, K.A., R.A. Vander Griend, J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb. (2022) “Intraoperative Assessment of Reduction of Ankle Syndesmosis” Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 15. 344-352. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-022-09769-0PubMed
McFarland, D.C., J.A. Nichols, M.S. Bednar, S.J. Wohlman, and W.M. Murray (2022) “Corrigendum to ‘Connecting the wrist to the hand: A simulation study exploring changes in thumb-tip endpoint force following wrist surgery’ [J. Biomech. 58 (2017) 97-104]” Journal of Biomechanics. 139: 110859. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110859PubMed
Barron, S.M., T. Ordonez Diaz, F. Pozzi, T. Vasilopoulos, and J.A. Nichols. (2022) “Linear Relationship Between Electromyography and Shear Wave Elastography Measurements Persists in Deep Muscles of the Upper Extremity” J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 63:102645 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102645PubMed
Roach, K.E., K.B. Foreman, B.A. McWilliams, K. Karpos, J.A. Nichols, and A.E. Anderson (2021) “The Modified Shriners Hospitals for Children Greenville (mSHCG) Multi-Segment Foot Model Provides Clinically Acceptable Measurements of Ankle and Midfoot Angles: A Dual Fluoroscopy Study” Gait & Posture. 85: 258-265 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.02.004PubMed
Kearney, K.M., J.B. Harley and J.A. Nichols. (2021) “Classifying Muscle Parameters with Artificial Neural Networks and Simulated Lateral Pinch Data” PLOS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255103PubMed
Ordonez Diaz, T. and J.A. Nichols. (2021) “Anthropometric Scaling of Musculoskeletal Models of the Hand Captures Age-Dependent Differences in Lateral Pinch Force” Journal of Biomechanics. 123:110498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110498PubMed
Hao, K.A. and J.A. Nichols. (2021) “Simulating Finger-Tip Force Using Two Common Contact Models: Hunt-Crossley and Elastic Foundation” Journal of Biomechanics. 119:110334 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110334PubMed
Haupt E., J. Monir, M. Mansfield, A. Pollizzi, J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb. (2020) “Computed Tomography Validation of the Center-Center Radiographic Technique for Syndesmosis Fixation Axis Alignment” Foot & Ankle International. 41(9):1143-1148 https://doi.org/10.1177/1071100720936215PubMed
Charles, J. and J.A. Nichols. (2020) “Assessing the Validity of Ultrasound Imaging of Wrist Muscle Moment Arms through an Agar Phantom Experiment and In Vivo Case Study” UF Journal of Undergraduate Research. 22(Fall). https://doi.org/10.32473/ufjur.v22i0.120555Weblink
Lenz, A.L., J.A. Nichols, K.E. Roach, K.B. Foreman, A. Barg, C.L. Saltzman, and A.E. Anderson. (2020) “Compensatory Motion of the Subtalar Joint Following Tibiotalar Arthrodesis: An In-Vivo Dual-Fluoroscopy Imaging Study” Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. 102(7):600-609 https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.19.01132PubMed
Nichols, J.A., K.B. Foreman, A. Barg, C.L. Saltzman, and A.E. Anderson. (2019) “Ankle Strength, Muscle Size, and Adipose Content Following Unilateral Tibiotalar Arthrodesis” Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 37(5):1143-1152 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.24282PubMed
Martin, J.C. and J.A. Nichols (2018) “Simulated Work Loops Predict Maximal Human Cycling Power.” Journal of Experimental Biology. 221: jeb1801109. http://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.180109PubMed
Nichols, J.A., K.E. Roach, N.M. Fiorentino, and A.E. Anderson. (2017) “Subject-Specific Axes of Rotation Based on Talar Morphology Do Not Improve Predictions of Tibiotalar and Subtalar Joint Kinematics.” Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 45(9): 2109-2121. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1874-9PubMedPDF
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (2017) “Decoupling the Wrist: A Cadaveric Experiment Examining Wrist Kinematics Following Midcarpal Fusion and Scaphoid Excision.” Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 33(1): 12-23.http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jab.2015-0324PubMedPDF
Nichols, J.A., K.E. Roach, N.M. Fiorentino, and A.E. Anderson. (2016) “Predicting Tibiotalar and Subtalar Joint Angles from Skin-Marker Data with Dual-Fluoroscopy as a Reference Standard.” Gait & Posture 49:136-143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.06.031PubMedPDF
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, and W.M. Murray. (2016) “Surgical Simulations Based on Limited Quantitative Data: Understanding How Musculoskeletal Models Can Be Used to Predict Moment Arms and Guide Experimental Design.” PLOS One. 11(6): e0157346. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0157346PubMedPDF
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (2015) “Wrist Salvage Procedures Influence Moment Arms of the Primary Wrist Muscles.” Clinical Biomechanics 30(5):424-430.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.03.015. PubMedPDF
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, and W.M. Murray. (2013) “Orientations of Wrist Axes of Rotation Influence Torque to Hold the Hand Against Gravity: A Simulations Study of the Nonimpaired and Surgically Salvaged Wrist.” Journal of Biomechanics. 46(1): 192-196. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.10.035. PubMedPDF
Abstracts & Conference Proceedings
2023
Johnson, A.J., J.A. Nichols, H.K. Vincent, R.B. Fillingim, and Y. Cruz-Almeida (2023) “Myogenic Contributors to Physical Function in Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis” Poster at Gerontology Society of America. Tampa, FL.
Barron, S.M., J.J. King, F. Pozzi, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “From Subtle to Severe: Mapping the Continuum of Symptom Expression in Rotator Cuff Tears with Biomechanics” Poster at American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN. Abstract
Diaz, M.T., J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “Do Biomechanists Represent the General Population? An Investigation of Selection Bias and Hand Function” Poster at American Society of Biomechanics. Knoxville, TN. Abstract
Kearney, K.M., T. Ordonez Diaz, J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “Transfer Learning with Simulated and Recorded Data Improves Predictions of Upper Extremity Biomechanics” Podium at International Society of Biomechanics, Fukuokoa, Japan. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T., K.M. Kearney, T.W. Wright, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “Do Muscle Activity Patterns Vary According to the Severity of Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis Disease?” Podium at International Society of Biomechanics, Fukuokoa, Japan. Finalist Clinical Biomechanics Award. Abstract
Urquia, J., F. Campos, T. Ordonez Diaz, T.W. Wright, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “Applying a Simulation Pipeline to Identify Kinematic and Kinetic Differences Between Individuals with Early- and End-Stage Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis” Podium at XIX International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics, Kyoto, Japan. Abstract
Kearney, K.M., T Ordonez Diaz, J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “From Simulation to Reality: Predicting Torque with Fatigue Onset via Transfer Learning” Podium at XIX International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics, Kyoto, Japan. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T., T. Vasilopoulos, T.W. Wright, Y. Cruz-Almeida, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “Experimental Pain and Psychological Differences Between Individuals with Early- and End-Stage Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis” Poster at Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Denver, CO. AbstractPoster
Root, K.T., Jackson, N.J., J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb (2023) “Sagittal Plane Limb Rotation Alters Apparent Fibula Length on Ankle Radiographs” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. Abstract
Hao, K.A., T. Ordonez Diaz, T.R. Rakauskas, and J.A. Nichols (2023) “The Need for Standardized Pain Measurements in Orthopaedic Biomechanics Research: A Systematic Review of the Hand Osteoarthritis Literature” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. AbstractPoster
2022
Baringer, K.D., C.E. Baratta, C.W. Reb, and J.A. Nichols (2022). “Comparing Kinematics of OpenSim Multi-Segment Foot Models During Low- and High-Demand Tasks” Podium at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T., S. Licht, Y. Cruz-Almeida, and J.A. Nichols (2022). “Reduced Range of Motion and Higher Movement-Evoked Pain in Individuals with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis” Poster at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. AbstractPoster
Baratta, C.E., K.D. Baringer, C.W. Reb, and J.A. Nichols (2022). “Modeling Fibular Kinematics Using Skin Marker Motion Capture” Poster at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. Abstract
Barron, S.M., T. Ordonez Diaz, M.T. Diaz, F. Pozzi, and J.A. Nichols (2022). “Inter-Operator Reliability of Fine-Wire Electromyography in the Evaluation of Eccentric Elbow Flexor Activity” Poster at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. AbstractPoster
Diaz, M., J.B. Harley and J.A. Nichols (2022). “Does Mass Influence Predicted Muscle Activation in Upper Limb Isometric Tasks?” Poster at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. AbstractPoster
Kearney, K., J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2022). “Opening the Black Box: Using Explainable AI to Understand What a Neural Network Learns from Lateral Pinch Simulations” Podium at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. Abstract
Tappan, I., E.M. Lindbeck, J.A. Nichols, and J.B. Harley (2022). “Examining Machine Learning Classifications with Explainable AI Aids Interpretation of Wrist Biomechanics” Podium at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. Abstract
Lindbeck, E.M., M.T. Diaz, J.A. Nichols, and J.B. Harley (2022). “Creating Personalized Thumb Models from Sparse Simulation Datasets Using Deep Learning” Podium at North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). Ottawa, Canada. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T., R. Fillingim, Y. Cruz-Almeida, and J.A. Nichols (2022) “Comparison of Experimental Pain and Functional Impact in Individuals with Single- and Multi-Site Osteoarthritis” Poster at U.S. Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) Annual Scientific Meeting. Cincinnati, OH. AbstractPoster
Reb, C.W., C.E. Baratta, J. Zermeno, and J.A. Nichols (2022) “Accurate Assessment of Tibiofibular Alignment and Mental Workload are Improved by Inclusion of a Visual Aid on Center-Center X-rays” Podium at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Abstract
Baratta, C.E., J.L. Zermeno, K. D. Baringer, C.W. Reb, and J.A. Nichols (2022) “Inclusion of a Visual Aid Improves Surgeon and Trainee Accuracy when Evaluating Images for Ankle Syndesmosis Repair” Podium at American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Winter Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. Abstract
Baratta, C.E., J.L. Zermeno, C.W. Reb, and J.A. Nichols (2022) “Evaluating Orthopaedic Surgeon Accuracy and Cognitive Effort when Assessing Center-Center Images for Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. Abstract
Jackson, N.J., C.W. Reb, J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2022) “A 3D Image-Based Comparison of the Center-Center and Transyndesmotic Axis Methods for Patient-Specific Fixation of the Ankle Syndesmosis” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T., S. Licht, K.A. Hao, Y. Cruz-Almeida, and J.A. Nichols (2022) “Simultaneous Measurement of Muscle Activity, Kinetics, and Pain in Women with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. AbstractPoster
2021
Barron S., F. Pozzi, and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Common Shoulder Models Perform Best in Frontal Plane when Studying Glenohumeral Joint Mechanics” Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. AbstractPoster
Heifner, J., J. Kilgore III, J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb (2021) “Syndesmosis Injury Imparts a Large Negative Effect on Patient-Reported Outcomes: a Systematic Review” Poster at American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting. Charlotte, NC. Abstract
Heifner, J., J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb (2021) “The Prognostic Value of Syndesmosis Malreduction for Revision Surgery: a Systematic Review” Poster at American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)Annual Meeting. Charlotte, NC.
Heifner, J., J. Kilgore III, J.A. Nichols, and C.W. Reb (2021) “Syndesmosis Injury Imparts a Large Negative Effect on Patient-Reported Outcomes: a Systematic Review” Podium at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.
Rakauskas, T., T. Ordonez Diaz, and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Measuring Fascicle Lengths in Extrinsic and Intrinsic Thumb Muscles Using Extended Field-of-View Ultrasound” Thematic Poster at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Diaz, M., J.B. Harley and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Influence of Upper Limb Model Parameters in Isometric and Isokinetic Tasks” Thematic Poster at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Kearney, K., J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Inverse Distance Weighting to Rapidly Generate Large Simulation Datasets” Podium at International Society of Biomechanics. Virtual Format. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T. and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Evaluating Anthropometrically Scaled Models of Lateral Pinch to Characterize the Pediatric Hand” Poster at Hand & Wrist Biomechanics International in conjunction with the International Society of Biomechanics. Virtual Format. AbstractPosterVideo
Kearney, K., J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Learning from the Measurable: Predicting Changes in Hill-Type Muscle Parameters from Lateral Pinch” Poster at Hand & Wrist Biomechanics International in conjunction with the International Society of Biomechanics. Virtual Format. AbstractPosterVideo
Lenz, A.L, J.A. Nichols, K.E. Roach, R.J. Lisonbee, K.B. Foreman, A. Barg, C.L. Saltzman, and A.E. Anderson (2021) “Contralateral Ankle Complex Kinematic Compensations After Unilateral Tibiotalar Arthrodesis” Podium at International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community. Virtual Format.
Jackson, N.J., C.W. Reb, J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Computational Comparison of Center-Center and Centroid Axes in Syndesmosis Fixation” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Barron, S., T. Ordonez Diaz, F. Pozzi, and J.A. Nichols (2021) “Assessment of Superficial and Deep Muscle Activity in the Upper Extremity Using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography” Podium at Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Virtual Format. AbstractVideo
2020
Hilton, T., and J.A. Nichols (2020) “Comparing Two Motion Capture Marker Sets for Measuring Thumb Kinematics.” Undergraduate Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Morales Y., C.W. Reb, and J.A. Nichols (2020) “Incorporating Fibular Kinematics into Musculoskeletal Computer Models to Evaluate Ankle Syndesmosis Injury Mechanisms” Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Moran, K., and J.A. Nichols (2020) “Simulations Capture Relationship between Upper Limb Posture and Thumb-Tip Force” Undergraduate Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Bassi, Y., J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2020) “Module-Based Analysis of Upper-Limb Movement Post-Stroke” Undergraduate Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Barnes, D., and J.A. Nichols (2020) “Supraspinatus Produces Highest Muscle Force as Glenohumeral Joint Force Increases with Speed.” Undergraduate Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Virtual Format. AbstractPoster
Gibby G., D. Lizdas, W.T. Johnson, S. Niemi, I Zaour, S. Kiley, J.A. Nichols, P. Tighe, and S. Lampotang (2020) “Design, Build, and Evaluation of a Low-Cost, Pandemic Ventilator Using Non-Ventilator Supply Chain Parts” American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
2019
Smith C.P. and J.A. Nichols (2019) “Design and Calibration of a Custom Force Sensor for Application in Pinch Force Measurement.” Podium at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Abstract
Flores K., J.B. Harley and J.A. Nichols (2019) “Predicting Lower Limb Muscle Strength with Feed Forward Neural Networks.” Podium at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Abstract
Lopez, N., F. Pozzi, and J.A. Nichols (2019) “Comparing Glenohumeral Joint Kinematics Using Motion Capture and Two OpenSim Shoulder Models.” Undergraduate Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. AbstractPoster
Charles, J.P., and J.A. Nichols (2019) “It’s All in the Wrist – An Agar Phantom Experiment to Inform Study of Geometric Wrist Moment Arms.” Undergraduate Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Abstract
Kearney, K., J.B. Harley, and J.A. Nichols (2019) “Classifying Muscle Parameters with Long-Short Term Memory Networks and Simulated Lateral Pinch Data.” Podium at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Abstract
Ordonez Diaz, T. and J.A. Nichols (2019) “Evaluating Lateral Pinch Force Across the Lifespan through Scaled Musculoskeletal Models of the Hand.” Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. AbstractPoster
Diaz-Portela, P. and J.A. Nichols (2019) “A Motion Capture Study to Analyze Finger Joint Coordination During Daily Tasks.” Poster at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. AbstractPoster
Hao, K.A. and J.A. Nichols (2019) “Simulating Finger-Tip Force Using Two Common Contact Models: Hunt-Crossley and Elastic Foundation.” ASB Undergraduate Award Competition Poster for International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) and American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Joint Meeting, Calgary, Canada. AbstractPoster
Lenz, A.L, J.A. Nichols, K.E. Roach, A. Barg, C.L. Saltzman, K.B. Foreman, and A.E. Anderson (March 2019) “In Vivo Subtalar Kinematics Following Tibiotalar Arthrodesis During Stair Tasks and Walking: A Dual-Fluoroscopy Study.” Podium atGait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.
2018
Dansereau, O., M. Rionda, and J.A. Nichols. (October 2018) “Comparison of Tibiotalar and Subtalar Joint Moments Across Models of Healthy and Pathological Ankles.” Undergraduate Poster atBiomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Abstract
Rionda, M., O. Dansereau, and J.A. Nichols. (October 2018) “Examining Tibiotalar and Subtalar Kinematics through Simulations of Healthy and Pathological Ankles.” Undergraduate Poster atBiomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Abstract
Nichols, J.A., K.S. Alguri and J.B. Harley. (August 2018) “Identifying Biomechanical Wrist Impairments with Machine Learning: A Feasibility Study.” Award Podium at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Rochester, Minnesota. Awarded ASB Early Career Achievement Award.AbstractVideo
Lenz, A.L., K.E. Roach, J.A. Nichols, A. Barg, C.L. Saltzman, K.B. Foreman, and A.E. Anderson. (August 2018) “Subtalar Kinematics After Tibiotalar Fusion.” Thematic poster at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Rochester, Minnesota.
Nichols, J.A., K.B. Foreman, A. Barg, C.L. Saltzman, and A.E. Anderson. (March 2018) “Ankle Strength and Muscle Cross-Sectional Area in Patients with Successfully Fused Tibiotalar Joints Compared with Asymptomatic Contralateral Control Limbs.” Poster at Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
2017 and earlier
Nichols, J.A. and A.E. Anderson. (May 2017) “Deficits in Mobility and Strength After Tibiotalar Arthrodesis.” ePoster at Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nichols, J.A., K.E. Roach, N.M. Fiorentino, and A.E. Anderson. (Oct. 2016) “Subject-Specific Models to Predict Ankle Kinematics with Dual-Fluoroscopy as a Reference Standard.” Podium at Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Nichols, J.A., K.E. Roach, N.M. Fiorentino, and A.E. Anderson. (Aug. 2016) “Subject-Specific Ankle Models: Can They Predict Tibiotalar and Subtalar Joint Angles Measured In Vivo Using Dual-Fluoroscopy?” Thematic poster at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Nichols, J.A., K.E. Roach, and A.E. Anderson. (June 2016) “Assessing the Predictive Accuracy of Kinematic Hindfoot Models with Dual-Fluoroscopy as a Reference.” Podium at FOOT International Congress hosted in part by International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community, Berlin, Germany. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.095.
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, S.J. Wohlman, and W.M. Murray. (Aug. 2015) “A Simulation Study of the Wrist and Thumb: Why Do Wrist Surgeries Decrease Lateral Pinch Strength?” Podium at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH.
Nichols, J.A., K.E. Roach, C.L. Saltzman, and A.E. Anderson. (June 2015) “Designing Biomechanical Models of the Ankle: How Many Degrees of Freedom are Necessary to Reflect In Vivo Joint Kinematics?” Podium at Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference, Snowbird, UT.
Nichols, J.A. (April 2015) “Empowering Researchers to Shape Medical Innovation.” Podium at 8th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering, and Medicine, Brooklyn, NY. (published in a special issue of the International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, 7(1):3).
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (July 2014) “Understanding the Kinematic Design of the Wrist: A Cadaveric Study Examining the Relationship Between the Scaphoid, the Midcarpal Joint, and Wrist Axes of Rotation.” Poster at World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, MA.
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (Oct. 2013) “Proximal Row Carpectomy and Scaphoid-Excision Four-Corner Fusion Impact the Mechanical Actions of Writ and Hand Muscles.” Poster at 68th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, San Francisco, CA.
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (Aug. 2013) “Connecting the Wrist to the Hand: How Does the Design of the Wrist Influence Moment Arms of Wrist and Hand Muscles?” Poster at 24th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Natal, Brazil. Finalist for David Winter Young Investigator Award
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (April 2013) “Surgical Simulations Based on Limited Quantitative Data: What Can We Learn?” Podium at 11th International Symposium: Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nichols, J.A., R.M. Havey, M.S Bednar, and W.M. Murray. (June 2012) “Kinematic Implications of Altering the Design of the Wrist: A Cadaveric Study Examining Midcarpal Fusion and Scaphoid Excision.” Podium at 2012 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/SBC2012-80125
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, A.K. Balaram, R.M. Havey, and W.M. Murray. (Aug. 2011) “Wrist Kinematics Following Scaphoid-Excision Four Corner Fusion.” Poster at American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA.
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, W.M. Murray. (Oct. 2010) “Surgical Simulations of Proximal Row Carpectomy and Scaphoid-Excision, Four-Corner Fusion.” Podium at 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of Hand, Boston, MA. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0363-5023(10)60088-3
Nichols, J.A., M.S. Bednar, W.M. Murray. (June 2010) “Development of a Biomechanical Model of the Wrist Following Proximal Row Carpectomy.” Podium at 7th Triennial International Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Symposium, Cleveland, OH.