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Gregory G. Knapik

Medicine · The Ohio State University

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Mid career · publishing since 2005Rising activity
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationErgonomics and Musculoskeletal DisordersSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMuscle activation and electromyography studiesEffects of Vibration on Health

Publications

47

Citations

1,078

Est. group size

~5

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

22

Publishing since 2005

Research summary
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Gregory G. Knapik studies the biomechanics of the spine, particularly the lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) regions, using computational and imaging-based modeling to understand how spine shape and muscle activity relate to pain, degeneration, and injury risk. His work combines engineering-style modeling approaches with clinical and rehabilitation questions, aiming to improve tools that predict spinal loading and inform treatment. Prospective students would likely work on building or validating computer models of the spine using medical imaging and muscle activity (electromyography) data.

Spine biomechanics and computational modelingLumbar and cervical spine degenerationMusculoskeletal imaging-based modelingElectromyography and muscle activation studiesErgonomics and musculoskeletal disorders

Publication output dipped to about one paper per year in the early 2020s but has picked up again in 2025-2026, suggesting renewed and possibly growing activity after a slower period.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 2.0/year recently
2017: 6 publications6172018: 2 publications182019: 2 publications192020: 2 publications202021: 1 publication212022: 1 publication222023: 1 publication232024: 1 publication242025: 5 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Clinical Biomechanics×8
  • Ergonomics×4
  • Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting×4
  • Applied Ergonomics×2
  • Pain Medicine×2
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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