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Justin J. Merrigan

Medicine · The Ohio State University

Mid career · publishing since 2009

Publications

69

Citations

1,151

Est. group size

~11

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

18

Publishing since 2009

Research summary
AI-generated

Justin J. Merrigan studies human physical performance and readiness, with a strong focus on military and tactical populations, such as how load carriage, foot marches, and combat fitness tests relate to strength, jumping ability, and cognitive function. His work also spans strength training methods (like accentuated eccentric loading and jump testing technology), recovery techniques, and stress/well-being interventions in healthcare workers, using tools like force plates, wearable heart rate monitors, and body composition analysis.

Military and tactical performance testingStrength training and jump biomechanicsLoad carriage and physical readinessWearable technology and performance measurementStress, recovery, and mental well-being

Publication output rose sharply from 2017 to a peak around 2020-2021, then declined and has since stabilized at a moderate, steady pace over the past few years.

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

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 6.0/year recently
2017: 1 publication172018: 6 publications182019: 3 publications192020: 12 publications202021: 16 publications16212022: 9 publications222023: 4 publications232024: 8 publications242025: 7 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research×22
  • Sports×6
  • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise×5
  • International journal of exercise science×4
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health×3
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This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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