Jack P. Callaghan
Professor
Department of Kiesiology
University of Waterloo
Canada
Biography
Jack Callaghan is working as a professor of Biomechancics specialization in the Department of Kinesiology at University of Waterloo, Canada.
Research Interest
My research program combines a fundamental in-vitro research approach, examining the time varying response of the lumbar spine tissues, with in-vivo human research, examining biological responses to cumulative loading exposure from both pain generating and tissue altering/injuring perspectives. Work in my laboratories involves developing approaches to assess workplace cumulative loading exposure and injury in conjunction with in-vitro tissue mechanics studies investigating the injury pathways from repetitive loading. Currently, quantifying the influence of modifiers such as repetition and magnitude of exposure to establish the relationship between cumulative loading and low back pain is a major focus in my research. This knowledge will complement existing epidemiological data, linking cumulative loading and low back pain, for setting exposure limits and helping to prevent low back injuries.
Publications
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Gallagher, K.M., Sehl, M., Callaghan, J.P. A radiographic assessment of lumbar spine posture in four different upright standing positions. Clinical Biomechanics 37: 131-136, 2016.
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De Carvalho, D.E. and Callaghan, J.P. Spine posture and discomfort during prolonged simulated driving with self-selected lumbar support prominence. Human Factors 57(6): 976-987, 2015.
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Callaghan, J.P., De Carvalho, D.E., Gallagher, K.M., Karakolis, T., Nelson-Wong, E. Is standing the solution to sedentary office work?. Ergonomics in Design 23(3): 20-24, 2015.
