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Michael Holmes
PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer
1,900 Points

Contributions by role

Author 270
Reviewer 30
Editor 1,600

Contributions by subject area

Anatomy and Physiology
Kinesiology
Orthopedics
Public Health
Psychiatry and Psychology
Bioengineering
Biophysics
Metabolic Sciences
Neuroscience
Human-Computer Interaction
Biomechanics
Radiology and Medical Imaging
Biotechnology
Data Science
Drugs and Devices
Rehabilitation
Neurology
Global Health
Sports Medicine

Michael WR Holmes

PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer

Summary

Mike Holmes is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Mechanics and Ergonomics at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Mike completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) and a Master of Science (MSc. Biomechanics) from Memorial University. He obtained a PhD in Biomechanics from McMaster University and completed a one year post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Waterloo.

Combining neuroscience and biomechanics, his work aims to better understand how people become injured at work. The focus of his research program is to better understand work-related upper extremity disorders by identifying mechanisms of injury and pain related to the neuromuscular and biomechanical properties of muscles and ligaments. Using laboratory based techniques, including electromyography, motion capture, electrical stimulation, medical imaging and computer modelling, his fundamental approach leads to workplace applications and investigations.

Anatomy & Physiology Biomechanics Kinesiology Sports Injury

Editorial Board Member

PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences

Past or current institution affiliations

Brock University

Work details

Associate Professor

Brock University
September 2016
Kinesiology
Work-related pain and injury to the upper extremities, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury, are a common cause of sick leave and disability among working adults. As Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Mechanics and Ergonomics, Dr. Michael Holmes is trying to understand why some people develop workplace injuries while others who perform the same work do not. Holmes and his research team are investigating how the brain determines muscle recruitment and control strategies, as well as how these influence the risk of injury. By performing workplace simulations, they hope to better understand how pain and injury interact with neural and mechanical output. Ultimately, this will lead to workplace and tool design strategies that make occupational tasks safer and more efficient and help rehabilitate those with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments.

Identities

@holmeslab

Websites

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PeerJ Contributions

  • Articles 2
  • Edited 12
May 24, 2022
The effects of isometric hand grip force on wrist kinematics and forearm muscle activity during radial and ulnar wrist joint perturbations
Kailynn Mannella, Garrick N. Forman, Maddalena Mugnosso, Jacopo Zenzeri, Michael W. R. Holmes
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13495 PubMed 35646483
July 29, 2019
Manifestations of muscle fatigue in baseball pitchers: a systematic review
Richard Birfer, Michael WL Sonne, Michael WR Holmes
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7390 PubMed 31392098

Academic Editor on

May 3, 2021
Assessing kinesthetic proprioceptive function of the upper limb: a novel dynamic movement reproduction task using a robotic arm
Kristof Vandael, Tasha R. Stanton, Ann Meulders
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11301 PubMed 33987004
March 19, 2021
Median nerve travel and deformation in the transverse carpal tunnel increases with chuck grip force and deviated wrist position
Kaylyn E. Turcotte, Aaron M. Kociolek
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11038 PubMed 33777528
December 7, 2020
Self-reports vs. physical measures of spinal stiffness
Jonas Nielsen, Casper Glissmann Nim, Søren O’Neill, Eleanor Boyle, Jan Hartvigsen, Gregory N. Kawchuk
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9598 PubMed 33354411
November 23, 2020
Effects of whole-body vibrations on neuromuscular fatigue: a study with sets of different durations
Miloš Kalc, Ramona Ritzmann, Vojko Strojnik
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10388 PubMed 33282559
July 1, 2020
A novel bamboo sheet chair and its influence on sitting comfort
Fangcheng Yuan, Yong Guo, Yunjiao Shi, Kaiting Zhang, Zhenzhen Zhu, Yuxia Chen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9476 PubMed 32676228
November 23, 2018
Effects of a six-week weighted-implement throwing program on baseball pitching velocity, kinematics, arm stress, and arm range of motion
Joseph A. Marsh, Matthew I. Wagshol, Kyle J. Boddy, Michael E. O’Connell, Sam J. Briend, Kyle E. Lindley, Alex Caravan
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6003 PubMed 30505636
August 29, 2018
Energy cost associated with moving platforms
Carolyn A. Duncan, Scott N. MacKinnon, Jacques F. Marais, Fabien A. Basset
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5439 PubMed 30186679
August 9, 2018
Deformation of the median nerve at different finger postures and wrist angles
Ping Yeap Loh, Wen Liang Yeoh, Hiroki Nakashima, Satoshi Muraki
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5406 PubMed 30123715
December 15, 2017
Information from dynamic length changes improves reliability of static ultrasound fascicle length measurements
Jeroen Aeles, Glen A. Lichtwark, Sietske Lenchant, Liesbeth Vanlommel, Tijs Delabastita, Benedicte Vanwanseele
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4164 PubMed 29259845
December 15, 2017
Ankle sprain as a work-related accident: status of proprioception after 2 weeks
Salvador González-Iñigo, Pedro V. Munuera-Martínez, Guillermo Lafuente-Sotillos, José M. Castillo-López, Javier Ramos-Ortega, Gabriel Domínguez-Maldonado
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4163 PubMed 29259844
September 22, 2016
Effects of grip force on median nerve deformation at different wrist angles
Ping Yeap Loh, Hiroki Nakashima, Satoshi Muraki
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2510 PubMed 27688983
August 31, 2016
Effect of pillow height on the biomechanics of the head-neck complex: investigation of the cranio-cervical pressure and cervical spine alignment
Sicong Ren, Duo Wai-Chi Wong, Hui Yang, Yan Zhou, Jin Lin, Ming Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2397 PubMed 27635354