Conferences

 2005

1.      Pappas E, Sheikhzadeh A, Nordin N, D. Rose D: Biomechanical differences between bilateral and unilateral landings from a jump. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, June 1-4, 2005, (accepted as a platform presentation).

 2.      Pappas E, Sheikhzadeh A, Hagins M, Nordin M: Gender differences and the effect of fatigue on maximum and minimum values of biomechanical variables during landing from a jump. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference and Exposition, Boston, MA, June 8-11, 2005, (accepted as a platform presentation).

 3.      Pappas E, Sheikhzadeh A, Hagins M, Nordin M: The effect of gender on the biomechanics of the initial phase of landing from a jump. 1st World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention, Oslo, Norway, June 23-25, 2005.

 4.      Hiebert R, Weiser S, Nordin M: The role of fear in physical activity in patients with acute and subacute low back pain. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Annual Meeting, June 2005, New York City, New York, United States.

5.      Halpern, M. Development of a Model Ergonomic Program in a Specialty Hospital (poster). The UOSH- ERC 26th Annual Scientific Meeting, Mt. Sinai, New York, April 8, 2005.

 6.      Halpern, M. The Role of Ergonomists in Return-to-Work Accommodations. Proceedings Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, New York, June 2005.

 2004

 7.      Halpern M and Lis A. Task-specific coaching in safe body mechanics – pilot study. Proceedings of Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, New York, July 2004.

 8.      Halpern, M. Customizing an Office Ergonomics Program: Case Study (poster).  Steps To A Healthier US Workforce. NIOSH symposium, Washington, DC, October 25-28, 2004.

 2003

 9.      Campello, M, Weiser, S, Nordin, M: Physical and Psychosocial Predictors of Work Retention after a Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Program for Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients. Presented at -27 International Congress on Occupational Health, Iguassu Falls- Brazil February 2003, -14th International World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Barcelona- Spain, June 2003 and at II World Spine Conference, Chicago, Illinois, August 2003.

 10.  Halpern M and Merkel P. Customizing an Office Ergonomics Program: Ogilvy Case Study. Proceedings of Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, New York, July 2003.

 2001

 11.  Goldsheyder, D., Schecter Weiner, S., Nordin, M., Hiebert, R. ˇ°Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in construction laborers.ˇ± (Proceedings of the XXVI International Symposium of the International Section for the Prevention of Occupational Risks in Construction Industry. December 12-14, 2001. Paris, France. http://www.cramif.fr/utilitaires/aiss/inter_ang.asp)

 2000

 12.  Goldsheyder, D., Schecter Weiner, S., Nordin, M., Hiebert, R.. ˇ°Self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms and perceived job-related characteristics among mason tenders.ˇ± (Proceedings of the XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and 44th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. July 30 - August 4, 2000. San Diego, CA. pp. 5-636 – 5-639.)