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A Cost-Effective Method for Repeated Slip Training Increases Recovery Rate Following Laboratory-Induced Slips

A Reactive Balance Rating Method That Correlates With Kinematics After Trip-like Perturbations on a Treadmill and Fall Risk Among Residents of Older Adult Congregate Housing

scientific article published on 01 August 2018

A back-propagation neural network model of lumbar muscle recruitment during moderate static exertions

scientific article published in September 1995

A balance control model of quiet upright stance based on an optimal control strategy

journal article published in 2007

A bootstrapping method to access the influence of gender on probability of tripping as a function of obstacle height

abstract published in 2015

A bootstrapping method to assess the influence of age, obesity, and gender on probablity of tripping as a function of obstacle height

abstract published in 2015

A bootstrapping method to assess the influence of age, obesity, gender, and gait speed on probability of tripping as a function of obstacle height

journal article published in 2015

A head-worn display ("smart glasses") has adverse impacts on the dynamics

journal article published in 2020

A heuristic checklist for an accessible smartphone interface design

journal article published in 2014

A neural network model for predicting postures during non-repetitive manual materials handling tasks

journal article published in 2008

A neural network model for simulation of torso muscle coordination

scientific article

A new method for gravity correction of dynamometer data and determining passive elastic moments at the joint

journal article published in 2010

A new method to assess passive and active ankle stiffness during quiet upright stance

scientific article

A passive leg-support exoskeleton adversely affects reactive balance after simulated slips and trips on a treadmill

journal article published in 2023

A time-frequency approach to estimate critical time intervals in postural control

scientific article published on 8 August 2014

Accessible cell phone design: development and application of a needs analysis framework

journal article published in 2003

Acute effects of localized muscle fatigue on postural control and patterns of recovery during upright stance: influence of fatigue location and age

journal article published in 2009

Age and gender moderate the effects of localized muscle fatigue on lower extremity joint torques used during quiet stance

journal article published in 2011

Age related differences in mechanical demands imposed on the lower back by manual material handling tasks

journal article published in 2016

Age-related difference in perceptual responses and interface pressure requirements for driver seat design

scientific article

Age-related differences in trunk intrinsic stiffness

journal article published in 2016

Age-related differences in trunk muscle reflexive behaviors

scientific article published on 27 July 2016

Age-related strength loss affects non-stepping balance recovery

journal article published in 2019

Aging, neuromuscular behavior, and risk of occupational low back pain

final grant report published in 2015

Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in the Southeast: immigrant worker health

final grant report published in 2012

Altered flexion-relaxation responses exist during asymmetric trunk flexion movements among persons with unilateral lower-limb amputation

scientific article

Alternative measures of toe trajectory more accurately predict the probability of tripping than minimum toe clearance

journal article published in 2016

Ambulatory Clinic Exam Room Design with respect to Computing Devices: A Laboratory Simulation Study

scientific article published on 08 June 2018

An EMG-based model to estimate lumbar muscle forces and spinal loads during complex, high-effort tasks: development and application to residential construction using prefabricated walls

journal article published in 2011

An evaluation of classification algorithms for manual material handling tasks based on data obtained using wearable technologies

journal article published in 2014

An exploratory study of the effects of occupational exposure to physical demands on biomarkers of cartilage and muscle damage

journal article published in 2015

An introduction to the special issue on occupational exoskeletons

publication published in 2019

Analysis of human postural control during spontaneous sway using an optimal control model

conference proceedings item published in 2006

Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part I - "Expected" effects on discomfort, shoulder muscle activity, and work task performance.

scientific article published on 7 March 2018

Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part II - "Unexpected" effects on shoulder motion, balance, and spine loading

scientific article published on 07 March 2018

Associations between trunk postural control in walking and unstable sitting at various levels of task demand

scientific article published on 21 May 2018

Back lift versus leg lift: an index and visualization of dynamic lifting strategies

scientific article

Biomarker responses to static axial trunk loading and unloading

abstract published in 2015

Biomechanical Evaluation of Passive Back-Support Exoskeletons in a Precision Manual Assembly Task: "Expected" Effects on Trunk Muscle Activity, Perceived Exertion, and Task Performance

scientific article published on 14 January 2020

Biomechanical analysis of materials handling manipulators in short distance transfers of moderate mass objects: joint strength, spine forces and muscular antagonism

scientific article published in December 1999

Center for innovation in construction safety & health research

final cooperative agreement report published in 2010

Changes in body segment inertial parameters of obese individuals with weight loss

scientific article published on 17 October 2008

Chronic low back pain influences trunk neuromuscular control during unstable sitting among persons with lower-limb loss

scientific article published on 18 September 2019

Classifying Diverse Physical Activities Using "Smart Garments"

scientific article published on 16 July 2019

Comparing motor variability between experienced workers and novices

abstract published in 2016

Comparison of Treadmill Trip-Like Training Versus Tai Chi to Improve Reactive Balance Among Independent Older Adult Residents of Senior Housing: A Pilot Controlled Trial

scientific article published on 01 August 2019

Correlation between postural sway during quiet standing and balance recovery after small pertubations

abstract published in 2008

Creep deformation of the human trunk in response to prolonged and repetitive flexion: measuring and modeling the effect of external moment and flexion rate

journal article published in 2013

Cycle time influences the development of muscle fatigue at low to moderate levels of intermittent muscle contraction

scientific article published on 8 March 2016

Decreased high-frequency center-of-pressure complexity in recently concussed asymptomatic athletes.

scientific article

Determination and evaluation of acceptable force limits in single digit tasks

journal article published in 2002

Development of a decision support system for residential construction using panellised walls: approach and preliminary results

journal article published in 2009

Development of a sliding mode control model for quiet upright stance

scientific article

Development of a system to enhance residential construction ergonomics and productivity using wall panels

conference proceedings item published in 2011

Development of acceptable hand impact force limits

abstract published in 2017

Differences in functional performance of the shoulder musculature with obesity and aging

journal article published in 2013

Differences in trailing limb response between falls and recoveries following a laboratory-induced slip

abstract published in 2016

Direct parameterization of postural stability during quiet upright stance: effects of age and altered sensory conditions

journal article published in 2008

Disturbance and recovery of trunk mechanical and neuromuscular behaviors following repeated static trunk flexion: influences of duration and duty cycle on creep-induced effects

journal article published in 2013

Disturbance and recovery of trunk mechanical and neuromuscular behaviours following prolonged trunk flexion: influences of duration and external load on creep-induced effects

journal article published in 2011

Disturbance and recovery of trunk mechanical and neuromuscular behaviours following repetitive lifting: influences of flexion angle and lift rate on creep-induced effects

journal article published in 2013

Disturbance and recovery of trunk stiffness and reflexive muscle responses following prolonged trunk flexion: influences of flexion angle and duration

journal article published in 2011

Disturbances to intrinsic stiffness and reflexive muscle responses following prolonged trunk flexion

abstract published in 2010

Disturbances to intrinsic stiffness and reflexive muscle responses following repeated static trunk flexion

abstract published in 2012

Does load carriage differentially alter postural sway in overweight vs. normal-weight schoolchildren?

scientific article published on 15 November 2011

Dust control effectiveness of drywall sanding tools

journal article published in 2009

Dust control technology usage patterns in the drywall finishing industry

journal article published in 2009

Dynamic response of the trunk to position perturbations - effects of gender, preload, and trunk angle

abstract published in 2010

Effect of localized muscle fatigue induced at different joints on postural control

conference proceedings item published in 2005

Effect of prolonged sitting on body-seat contact pressures among quay crane operators: A pilot study.

scientific article

Effects of Lifetime Occupational Pesticide Exposure on Postural Control Among Farmworkers and Non-Farmworkers

scientific article

Effects of Two Passive Back-Support Exoskeletons on Muscle Activity, Energy Expenditure, and Subjective Assessments During Repetitive Lifting

scientific article published on 04 February 2020

Effects of age and obesity on risk of tripping during level walking

abstract published in 2013

Effects of exercise-induced low back pain on intrinsic trunk stiffness

abstract published in 2011

Effects of exercise-induced low back pain on intrinsic trunk stiffness and paraspinal muscle reflexes

journal article published in 2013

Effects of exoskeleton design and precision requirements on physical demands and quality in a simulated overhead drilling task

scientific article published on 30 May 2019

Effects of experimental setup and modeling assumptions on predicted trunk properties using a system identification method

abstract published in 2010

Effects of external loads on balance control during upright stance: experimental results and model-based predictions

journal article published in 2009

Effects of gender, preload, and trunk angle on intrinsic trunk stiffness

journal article published in 2012

Effects of head-worn display use on obstacle crossing performance in a simulated occupational task

abstract published in 2017

Effects of localized muscle fatigue on recovery from a postural perturbation without stepping

journal article published in 2009

Effects of lumbar extensor fatigue and fatigue rate on postural sway

journal article published in 2004

Effects of lumbar extensor fatigue and surface inclination on postural control during quiet stance

journal article published in 2012

Effects of obesity and age on fall risk - implications for safety guidelines

final grant report published in 2015

Effects of passive upper-extremity exoskeleton use on motor performance

abstract published in 2019

Effects of passive upper-extremity exoskeleton use on motor performance in a precision task

conference proceedings item published in 2019

Effects of plantarflexor muscle fatigue on gait characteristics

abstract published in 2016

Effects of rotation frequency and starting task on localized muscle fatigue and performance during simulated assembly work

journal article published in 2013

Effects of rotation frequency and task order on localised muscle fatigue and performance during repetitive static shoulder exertions

journal article published in 2012

Effects of two hospital bed design features on physical demands and usability during brake engagement and patient transportation: a repeated measures experimental study.

scientific article

Effects of using a whole-body powered exoskeleton during simulated occupational load-handling tasks: a pilot study

journal article published in 2022

Effects of work experience on fatigue-induced biomechanical changes during repetitive asymmetric lifts/lowers

scientific article published on 12 September 2014

Efficacy of three interventions at mitigating the adverse effects of muscle fatigue on postural control

journal article published in 2012

Electromyographic evaluation of a bed assistive device for abdominal surgery patients in postoperative care

scientific article

Enhancing digital driver models: identification of distinct postural strategies used by drivers

scientific article

Ergonomic evaluation of a wearable assistive device for overhead work

scientific article

Ergonomic evaluation of hospital bed design features during patient handling tasks

journal article published in 2011

Estimation of forces exerted by the fingers using standardised surface electromyography from the forearm

scientific article published on 01 June 2008

Estimation of trunk mechanical properties using system identification: effects of experimental setup and modelling assumptions

journal article published in 2012

Evaluation of a passive arm-support exoskeleton for surgical team members: results from live surgeries

journal article published in 2024

Evaluation of artificial neural network modelling to predict torso muscle activity

scientific article published in December 1996

Evaluation of circumferential pressure as an intervention to mitigate postural instability induced by localized muscle fatigue at the ankle

journal article published in 2009

Evaluation of the roles of passive and active control of balance using a balance control model

journal article published in 2009

Evaluation of the threshold of stability for the human spine

journal article published in 2009

Evaluation of two approaches for aligning data obtained from a motion capture system and an in-shoe pressure measurement system

journal article published in 2014

Evidence for an exposure-response relationship between trunk flexion and impairments in trunk postural control

journal article published in 2013

Executive function and measures of fall risk among people with obesity

journal article published in 2016

Experienced workers exhibit distinct torso kinematics/kinetics and patterns of task dependency during repetitive lifts and lowers

scientific article published on 25 September 2012

Experienced workers may sacrifice peak torso kinematics/kinetics for enhanced balance/stability during repetitive lifting

scientific article published on 12 February 2013

Experimental manipulation of psychosocial exposure and questionnaire sensitivity in a simulated manufacturing setting

journal article published in 2009

Exploration of different classes of metrics to characterize motor variability during repetitive symmetric and asymmetric lifting tasks

journal article published in 2019

Exploring Associations Between Postural Balance and Levels of Urinary Organophosphorus Pesticide Metabolites

scientific article published on 11 October 2017

Falls resulting from a laboratory-induced slip occur at a higher rate among individuals who are obese

journal article published in 2016

Falls resulting from a laboratory-induced slip occur at a higher rate among young and older adults who are obese

abstract published in 2015

Fatigue and endurance limits during intermittent overhead work

journal article published in 2001

Fatigue during prolonged intermittent overhead work: reliability of measures and effects of working height

journal article published in 2007

Fatigue, performance and the work environment: a survey of registered nurses

scientific article published on 24 February 2011

Feet kinematics upon slipping discriminate between recoveries and three types of slip-induced falls

journal article published in 2018

Frequencies in center of pressure time series above 1Hz during quiet upright stance reflect the use of a hip strategy

conference proceedings item published in 2008

Identification of aging effects on the control of upright stance using a local maximum wavelet transform method

conference proceedings item published in 2007

Identifying barriers and facilitators of exoskeleton implementation in the operating room

abstract published in 2019

Impact of task design on task performance and injury risk: case study of a simulated drilling task

scientific article published on 26 July 2016

Impacts of using a head-worn display on gait performance during level walking and obstacle crossing

journal article published in 2018

In vivo load-relaxation of the trunk with prolonged flexion

abstract published in 2010

Industrial exoskeletons: are we ready for prime time yet?

conference proceedings item published in 2017

Influence of fatigue time and level on increases in postural sway

journal article published in 2006

Influences of Continuous Sitting and Psychosocial Stress on Low Back Kinematics, Discomfort, and Localized Muscle Fatigue During Unsupported Sitting Activities

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Influences of augmented reality head-worn display type and user interface design on performance and usability in simulated warehouse order picking

scientific article published on 03 September 2018

Influences of different exoskeleton designs and tool mass on physical demands and performance in a simulated overhead drilling task

scientific article published on 17 August 2018

Influences of obesity on job demands and worker capacity

journal article published in 2014

Information presentation through a head-worn display ("smart glasses") has a smaller influence on the temporal structure of gait variability during dual-task gait compared to handheld displays (paper-based system and smartphone)

journal article published in 2018

Infrared imaging of the anterior deltoid during overhead static exertions

scientific article published on 01 October 2008

Investigating lateral buckling of joists as a cause of falls from elevation

final grant report published in 2010

Knowledge and opinions of designers of industrialized wall panels regarding incorporating ergonomics in design

journal article published in 2008

Load-relaxation properties of the human trunk in response to prolonged flexion: measuring and modeling the effect of flexion angle

journal article published in 2012

Localized Ankle Fatigue Development and Fatigue Perception in Adults With or Without Chronic Ankle Instability

scientific article published on 21 July 2016

Locomotor deficits in recently concussed athletes and matched controls during single and dual-task turning gait: preliminary results

scientific article

Logarithmic power-frequency: an alternative method for EMG-based fatigue assesment

conference proceedings item published in 2003

Low back injury risks during construction with prefabricated (panelised) walls: effects of task and design factors

journal article published in 2011

Low-back stresses when learning to use a materials handling device

scientific article

Lower torso muscle activation patterns for high-magnitude static exertions: gender differences and the effects of twisting

journal article published in 2002

Lumbar extensor fatigue and circumferential ankle pressure impair ankle joint motion sense

journal article published in 2005

Lumbar extensor fatigue changes postural recovery strategy

abstract published in 2005

Lumbar muscle force estimation using a subject-invariant 5-parameter EMG-based model

scientific article

Master of Science Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSISE) safety program

final grant report published in 1998

Mathematical Models of Localized Muscle Fatigue: Sensitivity Analysis and Assessment of Two Occupationally-Relevant Models

scientific article published on 14 December 2015

Mathematical modeling and simulation of seated stability

journal article published in 2010

Maximum voluntary joint torque as a function of joint angle and angular velocity: model development and application to the lower limb

journal article published in 2007

Measurement and prediction of single and multi-digit finger strength

journal article published in 2003

Model-based assessments of the effects of age and ankle fatigue on the control of upright posture in humans

journal article published in 2009

Modeling performance during repetitive precision tasks using wearable sensors: a data-driven approach

scientific article published on 23 April 2020

Modelling 3D control of upright stance using an optimal control strategy

scientific article published on May 23, 2011

Motion times, hand forces, and trunk kinematics when using material handling manipulators in short-distance transfers of moderate mass objects

scientific article published in June 2000

Muscle fatigue and endurance during repetitive intermittent static efforts: development of prediction models

scientific article

Muscle fatigue during intermittent isokinetic shoulder abduction: age effects and utility of electromyographic measures

journal article published in 2007

Muscle lines-of-action affect predicted forces in optimization-based spine muscle modeling

scientific article published on April 1995

Muscle- and task-dependent responses to concurrent physical and mental workload during intermittent static work

scientific article

Muscular load characterization during isometric shoulder abductions with varying force

journal article published in 2008

Musculoskeletal symptoms associated with posterior load carriage: An assessment of manual material handling workers in Indonesia.

scientific article

Neural control of posture during small magnitude perturbations: effects of aging and localized muscle fatigue

journal article published in 2011

Obesity and age affect trip outcome and severity following a laboratory-induced trip

abstract published in 2015

Obesity does not increase likelihood of slipping while descending ramps

abstract published in 2015

Obesity increases fall rate following a laboratory-induced trip

abstract published in 2015

Obesity increases joint moments relative to available strength during gait

abstract published in 2016

Obesity is associated with increased joint torques and relative effort during gait: preliminary findings

abstract published in 2015

Obesity-related differences in muscular capacity during sustained isometric exertions

journal article published in 2013

Occupational arm-support and back-support exoskeletons elicit changes in reactive balance after slip-like and trip-like perturbations on a treadmill

journal article published in 2024

Occupational health outcomes for workers in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector: implications for immigrant workers in the Southeastern US

journal article published in 2013

Occupational safety and health concerns in logging: a cross-sectional assessment in Virginia

journal article published in 2017

Occupational safety and health training

final grant report published in 2011

Occupational trunk flexion and neuromuscular disturbance

final grant report published in 2012

Online classification and sensor selection optimization with applications to human material handling tasks using wearable sensing technologies

journal article published in 2016

Passive lumbar tissue loading during trunk bending at three speeds: An in vivo study.

scientific article

Perceived benefits, barriers, perceptions, and readiness to use exoskeletons in the construction industry: differences by demographic characteristics

journal article published in 2024

Performance evaluation of a wearable inertial motion capture system for capturing physical exposures during manual material handling tasks

journal article published in 2013

Persons with lower-limb amputation have impaired trunk postural control while maintaining seated balance

scientific article published on 4 February 2013

Persons with unilateral lower-limb amputation have altered and asymmetric trunk mechanical and neuromuscular behaviors estimated using multidirectional trunk perturbations

scientific article

Postural stability is compromised by fatiguing overhead work

scientific article

Postural strategy changes with fatigue of the lumbar extensor muscles

journal article published in 2006

Postural sway and joint kinematics during quiet standing are affected by lumbar extensor fatigue

journal article published in 2006

Posture and motion variability in non-repetitive manual materials handling tasks.

scientific article

Potential of exoskeleton technologies to enhance safety, health, and performance in construction: industry perspectives and future research directions

journal article published in 2019

Practicing recovery from a simulated trip improves recovery kinematics after an actual trip

journal article published in 2007

Predicted endurance times during overhead work: influences of duty cycle and tool mass estimated using perceived discomfort

journal article published in 2017

Preferred Placement and Usability of a Smart Textile System vs. Inertial Measurement Units for Activity Monitoring

scholarly article by Mohammad Iman Mokhlespour Esfahani & Maury A. Nussbaum published 1 August 2018 in Sensors

Principal components analysis as an evaluation and classification tool for lower torso sEMG data.

scientific article

Quantifying the history dependency of muscle recovery from a fatiguing intermittent task

scientific article published on 28 November 2016

Reduced and asymmetric trunk stiffness among unilateral lower-limb amputees during multi-directional trunk perturbations

abstract published in 2012

Relative effort while walking is higher among women who are obese, and older women

journal article published in 2020

Relative strength at the hip, knee, and ankle is lower among younger and older females who are obese

journal article published in 2017

Reliability of COP-based postural sway measures

conference proceedings item published in 2006

Reliability of COP-based postural sway measures and age-related differences

journal article published in 2008

Reliability of physiological and subjective responses to physical and psychosocial exposures during a simulated manufacturing task

journal article published in 2009

Required friction during overground walking is lower among obese compared to non-obese older men, but does not differ with obesity among women

scientific article published on 27 February 2017

Residential wall panel designers' knowledge and attitudes toward ergonomics

conference proceedings item published in 2006

Responsiveness of selected biomarkers of tissue damage to external load and frequency during repetitive lumbar flexion/extension

journal article published in 2015

Risk Assessment of panelized wall systems in residential construction using critical incident technique

conference proceedings item published in 2006

Risk factors and controls for falls from heights

final grant report published in 2008

Rotation during lifting tasks: effects of rotation frequency and task order on localized muscle fatigue and performance

journal article published in 2015

Safety and ergonomics training

final grant report published in 2016

Safety and ergonomics training

final grant report published in 2021

School-based screening of plantar pressures during level walking with a backpack among overweight and obese schoolchildren.

scientific article

Sensitivity and reliability of local dynamic stability: effects of age and altered sensory conditions

conference proceedings item published in 2007

Short-term effects of backpack carriage on plantar pressure and gait in schoolchildren

scientific article published on 3 December 2014

Simulation modeling and ergonomic assessment of complex multiworker physical processes

journal article published in 2017

Soft tissue wobbling affects trunk dynamic response in sudden perturbations

journal article published in 2011

Specifying comfortable driving postures for ergonomic design and evaluation of the driver workspace using digital human models

scientific article

Stiffness and proprioceptive contributions of ankle braces and the influence of localized muscle fatigue

scientific article published on 2 March 2017

Strength capabilities and subjective limits in repetitive manual exertions: task and hand dominance effects

journal article published in 2003

Supporting surgical teams: identifying needs and barriers for exoskeleton implementation in the operating room

journal article published in 2020

Task demand and load carriage experience affect gait variability among military cadets

journal article published in 2022

Temporal changes in motor variability during prolonged lifting/lowering and the influence of work experience.

journal article published in 2017

Temporal changes in the required shoe-floor friction when walking following an induced slip

journal article published in 2014

The benefits of an additional worker are task-dependent: assessing low-back injury risks during prefabricated (panelized) wall construction

journal article published in 2012

The effects of a simple intervention on exposures to low back pain risk factors during traditional posterior load carriage.

scientific article

The effects of fatigue on performance in simulated nursing work

scientific article published on 19 August 2011

The influence of age on isometric endurance and fatigue is muscle dependent: a study of shoulder abduction and torso extension

journal article published in 2007

The influence of hand load on lumbar-pelvic coordination during lifting task

conference proceedings item published in 2014

The influences of obesity and age on functional performance during intermittent upper extremity tasks

journal article published in 2014

The spectral content of postural sway during quiet stance: influences of age, vision and somatosensory inputs

journal article published in 2012

Three passive arm-support exoskeletons have inconsistent effects on muscle activity, posture, and perceived exertion during diverse simulated pseudo-static overhead nutrunning tasks

journal article published in 2023

Traditional posterior load carriage: effects of load mass and size on torso kinematics, kinetics, muscle activity and movement stability.

scientific article published on 21 May 2015

Trunk Flexion Monitoring among Warehouse Workers Using a Single Inertial Sensor and the Influence of Different Sampling Durations

scientific article published on 28 September 2020

Trunk dynamic responses to sudden purturbations: effects of soft tissue wobbling

abstract published in 2012

Trunk tissue creep can increase spine forces during a subsequent lifting task

journal article published in 2014

Two Novel Slip Training Methods Improve the Likelihood of Recovering Balance After a Laboratory-Induced Slip

scientific article published on 06 August 2018

Understanding contributing factors to exoskeleton use-intention in construction: a decision tree approach using results from an online survey

journal article published in 2023

Usability evaluation of drywall sanding tools

journal article published in 2010

Use of wavelet coherence to assess two-joint coordination during quiet upright stance

scientific article published on 10 July 2014

Using a smart textile system for classifying occupational manual material handling tasks: evidence from lab-based simulations

scientific article published on 05 March 2019

Using smart garments to differentiate among normal and simulated abnormal gaits

scientific article published on 27 June 2019

Utility of traditional and alternative EMG-based measures of fatigue during low-moderate level isometric efforts

journal article published in 2008

Virginia Tech OSH research cooperative agreement

final cooperative agreement report published in 2015

Virginia Tech occupational safety and health training grant

final grant report published in 2006

Within- and between-day reliability of trunk mechanical behaviors estimated using position-controlled perturbations

journal article published in 2012