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2026
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Kaitlin M. Gallagher
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Associate Professor
Also affiliated: University of Waterloo (2010–2024)
16 h-index
67 pubs
821 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Kaitlin M. Gallagher's research investigates biomechanical phenomena related to human posture, particularly in the context of prolonged standing and its association with low back pain. Her work has examined how different postures, including seated breaks and standing on sloped surfaces, influence the development and reduction of low back pain. Gallagher has also studied head and neck kinematics and muscle activity during tablet computer use in semi-reclined seated postures.
She has published findings on the relationship between early static standing and the onset of low back pain, and whether individuals who develop transient pain exhibit different postural changes. Her research also explores the potential mechanisms behind pain reduction with specific standing interventions. Gallagher holds an h-index of 16 with 69 total publications and 820 citations. She has collaborated with several researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Erin K. Howie, Caleb Burruss, Kristin M. Jett, and Yuanlu Niu.
Metrics
- h-index: 16
- Publications: 67
- Citations: 821
Positions
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Associate Professor publications 2015–2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ORCID
Selected Publications
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Reflecting on 35 Years of the Office Ergonomics Research Committee (OERC): Funded Research to Reality Studies (2026)
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The Influence of Standing-Induced Low Back Pain on Spatiotemporal Gait Variables and Trunk–Pelvis Kinematics (2026)
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Promotion of physical activity and wellness to employees by Exercise is Medicine®-On Campus and non-participating universities (2026)
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Mechanical behavior of nerve roots and pain mechanisms: insights and opportunities for advancement (2026)
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Stepping to Student and Advisor Success with Walking Advising Meetings (2025)
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Do Exercise Is Medicine®-on Campus Schools Promote Health And Wellness Among Employees? (2025)
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Gait Biomechanics of Older Adults in Outdoor and Simulated Environments: A Scoping Review (2025)
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Opportunities and challenges to integrating occupational safety, health, and well-being education into the United States undergraduate curricula (2025)
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‘I’d feel like management understands (no pun intended) how we feel’: evaluating a hypothetical policy promoting sitting in standing-biased jobs (2025)
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Introduction to the special section on environmental design (2025)
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The influence of age, biological sex, anthropometrics, and neck characteristics on external occipital protuberance size (2024)
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Employee and Supervisor Perceptions of a Policy Promoting Standing in the Workplace: A Qualitative Study (2024)
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Organizational Implementation of Exercise Is Medicine® On Campus Programs (2024)
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Implementation And Effectiveness Of Exercise Referrals In Exercise Is Medicine - On Campus Programs (2024)
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User experience with ultrawide curved displays: A mixed methods analysis (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Erin K. Howie
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
11 shared publications
In database
- Relationships between grit, physical activity, and academic success in university students: Domains of physical activity matter
- Musculoskeletal pain latent classes and biopsychosocial characteristics among emerging adults
- Combined Effects of Standing and Passive Heating on Attenuating Sitting-Induced Vascular Dysfunction
- Exercise Is Medicine On Campus: Associations Of Physical Activity, Mental Health Outcomes, And Academic Success
- Independent and Combined Effects of Arterial Angulations and Shear Stress on Vascular Function
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Jack P. Callaghan
University of Waterloo (CA)
8 shared publications
- The distribution of lumbar intervertebral angles in upright standing and extension is related to low back pain developed during standing
- Anti-fatigue mats can reduce low back discomfort in transient pain developers
- Does proactive cyclic usage of a footrest prevent the development of standing induced low back pain?
- Influence of Input Hardware and Work Surface Angle on Upper Limb Posture in a Hybrid Computer Workstation
- Defining the lumbar and trunk-thigh neutral zone from the passive stiffness curve: application to hybrid sit-stand postures and chair design
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Ethan Douglas
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
7 shared publications
- The influence of a semi-reclined seated posture on head and neck kinematics and muscle activity while reading a tablet computer
- A radiographic investigation of cervical spine kinematics when reading a tablet in a reclined trunk position
- Sex and Height Influence Neck Posture When Using Electronic Handheld Devices
- Are the Neck Positions and Muscle Activity Observed when Reading a Tablet Similar to That of the Cervical Flexion-Relaxation Onset?
- Cervical Spine Musculotendon Lengths When Reading a Tablet in Three Seated Positions
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Caleb Burruss
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Examining Potential User Experience Trade-Offs Between Common Computer Display Configurations
- Acute Pain, Neck Extensor Endurance, and Kinematic Changes Resulting from Sustained Neck Flexion during Smartphone Use
- The influence of age, biological sex, anthropometrics, and neck characteristics on external occipital protuberance size
- Acute Pain, Neck Extensor Endurance, and Kinematic Changes Resulting from Sustained Neck Flexion during Smartphone Use.
- Posture and performance trade-offs with different display configurations
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Bryce T. Daniels
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
5 shared publications
- Relationships between grit, physical activity, and academic success in university students: Domains of physical activity matter
- Walking breaks can reduce prolonged standing induced low back pain
- Prolonged standing increases lower limb arterial stiffness
- Exercise Is Medicine On Campus: Associations Of Physical Activity, Mental Health Outcomes, And Academic Success
- Accelerometer measurement differences between the preferred and non-preferred wrist
Aaron R. Caldwell
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Walking breaks can reduce prolonged standing induced low back pain
- Prolonged standing increases lower limb arterial stiffness
- Combined Effects of Standing and Passive Heating on Attenuating Sitting-Induced Vascular Dysfunction
- Independent and Combined Effects of Arterial Angulations and Shear Stress on Vascular Function
Matthew S. Ganio
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
4 shared publications
- Walking breaks can reduce prolonged standing induced low back pain
- Prolonged standing increases lower limb arterial stiffness
- Combined Effects of Standing and Passive Heating on Attenuating Sitting-Induced Vascular Dysfunction
- Independent and Combined Effects of Arterial Angulations and Shear Stress on Vascular Function
Kristin M. Jett
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Organizational Implementation of Exercise Is Medicine® On Campus Programs
- Do Exercise Is Medicine®-on Campus Schools Promote Health And Wellness Among Employees?
- Stepping to Student and Advisor Success with Walking Advising Meetings
- Promotion of physical activity and wellness to employees by Exercise is Medicine®-On Campus and non-participating universities
Megan E. Rosa‐Caldwell
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Prolonged standing increases lower limb arterial stiffness
- Combined Effects of Standing and Passive Heating on Attenuating Sitting-Induced Vascular Dysfunction
- Independent and Combined Effects of Arterial Angulations and Shear Stress on Vascular Function
Marcus Payne
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
3 shared publications
- Walking breaks can reduce prolonged standing induced low back pain
- Prolonged standing increases lower limb arterial stiffness
- An imperceptible barcode can reduce the muscle activity required to scan common consumer packaged goods
Claire E. Terhune
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Sex and Height Influence Neck Posture When Using Electronic Handheld Devices
- The influence of age, biological sex, anthropometrics, and neck characteristics on external occipital protuberance size
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Cervical Spine Posture using Geometric Morphometrics
Ashton Human
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
3 shared publications
- Relationships between grit, physical activity, and academic success in university students: Domains of physical activity matter
- Acute Pain, Neck Extensor Endurance, and Kinematic Changes Resulting from Sustained Neck Flexion during Smartphone Use
- Acute Pain, Neck Extensor Endurance, and Kinematic Changes Resulting from Sustained Neck Flexion during Smartphone Use.
Yuanlu Niu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- A Conceptual Model for the Impact of Occupational Standing on Enterprise Outcomes Using an Inductive Content Analysis of California Lawsuits
- Expanding Occupational Health, Safety, and Well-Being Education in Undergraduate Curriculums
- Opportunities and challenges to integrating occupational safety, health, and well-being education into the United States undergraduate curricula
Maureen F. Riddell
University of Waterloo (CA)
2 shared publications
- Does proactive cyclic usage of a footrest prevent the development of standing induced low back pain?
- Influence of Input Hardware and Work Surface Angle on Upper Limb Posture in a Hybrid Computer Workstation
Kayla M. Fewster
University of British Columbia (CA)
2 shared publications
- Does proactive cyclic usage of a footrest prevent the development of standing induced low back pain?
- Prolonged Standing-Induced Low Back Pain Is Linked to Extended Lumbar Spine Postures: A Study Linking Lumped Lumbar Spine Passive Stiffness to Standing Posture
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