EHSRC Investigator Detail
| Thomas M. Cook, PT, PhD | |
| Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health |
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| Email: thomas-cook@uiowa.edu | |
| Phone: (319) 335-4533 | |
| EHSRC Role(s): | Member, Community Outreach and Education |
Dr. Cook's research interests are centered around occupational biomechanics (ergonomics) including therapeutic applications of new technology, electromyography, and macro ergonomics. He is also active in research and education in international environmental health, and directs a Fogarty International Training Program for Rural and Environmental Health. Through the use of communications technology, Dr. Cook has organized public health courses as a way of offering distance learning opportunities at the University for students all over the world.
Selected Publications
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Anton D, Gerr F, Meyers A, Cook TM, Rosecrance JC, Reynolds J. Effect of aviation snip design and task height on upper extremity muscular activity and wrist posture. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2007 Feb;4(2):99-113.
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Anton D, Rosecrance JC, Gerr F, Merlino LA, Cook TM. Effect of concrete block weight and wall height on electromyographic activity and heart rate of masons. Ergonomics. 48(10):1314-1330. 2005 Aug 15.
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Merlino LA, Rosecrance JC, Anton D, Cook TM. Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among apprentice construction workers. Appl Occup Environ Hyg 18(1):57-64, 2003.Rosecrance J, Anton D, Cook T, Merlino L. Effect of Pneumatic Power Tool use on Nerve Conduction Velocity across the Wrist. [Article] Human Factors & Ergonomics in Manufacturing.15 (4):339-352, 2005 Fal.
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Anton D, Cook TM, Rosecrance JC, Merlino LA. Method for quantitatively assessing physical risk factors during variable noncyclic work. Scand J Work Environ Health 29(5): 354-362, 2003.
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Hatiar K, Cook TM. Participatory Ergonomics in Slovakia. EruoRehab 3: 162-167, 2003.