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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.2022.10.004 PubMed
  • 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.2023.111512 PubMed
  • 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.2022.3217722 PubMed
  • 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/10.1177/19386400211067865 Weblink
  • 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/s12178-022-09769-0 PubMed
  • 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.2021.110859 PubMed
  • 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 Biology221: 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, S.J. Wohlman, and W.M. Murray. (2017) “Connecting the Wrist to the Hand: A Simulation Study Examining Changes in Thumb-Tip Endpoint Force Following Wrist Surgery.” Journal of Biomechanics. 58: 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.04.024PubMedPDF
    See Corrigendum at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021929021006163
  • 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.  Abstract Poster
  • 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.  Abstract Poster

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.  Abstract Poster
  • 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.  Abstract Poster
  • 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.  Abstract Poster
  • 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.  Abstract Poster
  • 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.  Abstract Poster


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.  Abstract Poster
  • 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 MeetingVirtual 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 MeetingVirtual 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.  Abstract Poster Video
  • 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.  Abstract Poster Video
  • 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 at Gait & 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 at Biomedical 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 at Biomedical 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.