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2022

Publications:

Levine IC, Mongtomery R, Novak AC. Grab bar use influences fall hazard during bathtub exit. Human Factors. 187208211059860. doi: 10.1177/00187208211059860. 2022

2021

Publications:

Komisar V, Novak AC. Effect of handrail height and age on trunk and shoulder kinematics following perturbation-evoked grasping reactions during gait. Human Factors. 4: 187208211013631. doi: 10.1177/0018708211013631. 2021

Gosine P, Komisar V, Novak AC. The effect of handrail cross-sectional design and age on applied handrail forces during reach-to-grasp balance reactions. Journal of Biomechanics. 129: 110788. Doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomch.2021.110788

Gosine P, Komisar V, Novak AC. A kinematic analysis of balance recovery following an unexpected forward balance loss during stair descent. Applied Ergonomics. 92:103317. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103317. 2021

Bjelica M, Levine IC, Novak AC. Increasing the contrast of tread edge highlighters improves stair descent safety in older adults with simulated visual impairment. Applied Ergonomics. 97:103525. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103525. 2021

Nestico J, Novak AC, Perry S, Mansfield A. Does increased gait variability improve stability when faced with an expected balance perturbation during treadmill walking? Gait and Posture 86:94-100. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.03.014. 2021

McGibbon C, Sexton A, Gryfe P, Dutta T, Novak AC, Jayaraman A, Deems-Dluhy S, Fabara E, Adans-Dester C, Bonato P. Effects of the Keeogo™ Exoskeleton on Disability of People with Multiple Sclerosis. Disability Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 27;1-8. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1874064.

2020

Publications:

Agha S, Levine IC, Novak AC. Determining the effect of stair nosing shape on foot trajectory during stair ambulation in healthy and post-stroke individuals. Applied Ergonomics. 91:103304. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103304. 2020

Pliner EM, Novak AC, Beschorner KE. Hand-rung forces after a ladder climbing perturbation. Journal of Biomechanics. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109790. 2020

Borrelli J, Komisar V, Novak AC, Maki BE, King EC. Extending the centre of pressure to incorporate handhold forces. Derivation and sample application. Journal of Biomechanics. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109727. 2020

Media:

Novak AC, Gautier C, Khan M, Lau S, Nirmalanthan K, Maisel J. A Canadian roadmap for accessibility standards. CSA Group. 2020. https://www.csagroup.org/article/research/a-canadian-roadmap-for-accessibility-standards/

2019

Publications:

Gosine P, Komisar V, Novak AC. Characterizing the demands of unexpected backward balance loss and fall recovery during stair descent to prevent injury. Applied Ergonomics. 81:102900. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102900.2019

Komisar V, Maki BE, Novak AC. Effect of handrail height and age on the speed and reach trajectory kinematics of reach-to-grasp balance reactions during slope descent. Applied Ergonomics. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102873, 2019

Komisar V, Nirmalanathan K, King EC, Maki BE, Novak AC. Use of handholds for balance and stability: Characterizing loading profiles in younger adults. Applied Ergonomics. 76:20-321, 2019

2018

Publications:

McGibbon C, Sexton A, Jayaraman A, Deems-Dluhy S, Gryfe P, Novak AC, Dutta T, Fabara E, Adans-Dester C, Bonato P. Evaluation of the Keeogo™ exoskeleton for assisting ambulatory activities in people with multiple sclerosis: An open-label, randomized, cross-over trial. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation. 15(1):117, 2018

Komisar V, Nirmalanathan K, Novak AC. Influence of handrail height and fall direction on center of mass control and the physical demands of reach-to-grasp balance recovery reactions. Gait and Posture, 60: 209-216, 2018

Nieborowska V, Lau ST, Campos J, Pichora-Fuller MK, Novak AC, Li KZH. Effects of age on dual-task walking while listening. Journal of Motor Behaviour, 21:1-12, 2018

2017

Publications:

King EC, Novak AC. Effect of bathroom aids and age of balance control during bathing transfers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 71: 1-9, 2017

Keshavarz B, Novak AC, Hettinger LJ, Stoffrengen TA, Campos JL. Passive restraint reduces visually induced motion sickness in older adults. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 23: 85-99, 2017

2016

Publications:

Komisar V, Novak AC, Haycock B. A novel method for synchronizing motion capture with other data sources for millisecond-level precision. Gait and Posture, 51: 125-131, 2016

Hsu J, Shaw R, Novak AC, Li Y, Ormerod M, Newton R, Dutta T, Fernie GR. Slip resistance of winter footwear on snow and ice measured using maximum achievable incline. Ergonomics, 59(5): 717-28, 2016

2015

Publications:

Novak AC, Komisar V, Maki BE, Fernie GR. Age-related differences in dynamic balance control during stair descent and effect of varying step geometry. Applied Ergonomics, 52: 275-284, 2015

Vena D, Novak AC, Fernie GF. The evaluation of vertical pole configuration and location on assisting the sit-to-stand movement in older adults with mobility limitations. Assistive Technology. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2015.1030514. July 2015

Novak AC, Li Q, Yang S, Brouwer B. Energy flow analysis of the lower extremity during gait in persons with stroke. Gait and Posture, 41(2): 580-585, 2015

Media:

Novak AC (PI), King E. Biomechanical investigation of grab bar use and balance control during bathing transfers. Final report for National Research Council, Joint Task Group on Grab Bars. Oct 2015

Novak AC. Community Accessibility – How can we move toward “healthy” innovation. WXN: The Opinion. November 2015

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