Garrick Forman, PhD

Senior Laboratory Demonstrator, PhD

Garrick Forman

Office: WC 245

Extension: x4271

gforman@brocku.ca

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Dr. Garrick Forman received his PhD in Neuromechanics and Ergonomics from Brock University, where his research focused on quantifying the physical demands of PC gaming and the impact muscle fatigue has on the fine motor function of the distal upper extremity. Additionally, Dr. Forman has completed various applied ergonomics studies with industry partners including GM Canada, NotionMedical, and Waterloo Regional Police. Dr. Forman’s current research is centred around the biomechanics and ergonomics of esports with the primary goal of extending player careers by reducing pain and injury and maximizing player performance.

Research Interests

  • Esports Biomechanics & Ergonomics
  • Neuromuscular Control of the Distal Upper Limb
  • Impact of Fatigue on Fine Motor Performance

Publications

1. Alizadeh, S., Vardy, L., Forman, G.N., Forman, D.A., Holmes, M.W.R., Button, D.C. (2023). Sex Difference in Lower-limb Electromyography and Kinematics when Using Resistance Bands during a Barbell Back Squat. Accepted January 2023.

2. Forman, G.N., Holmes, M.W.R. (2023). Upper-Body Pain in Gamers: An Analysis of Demographics and Gaming Habits on Gaming-Related Pain and Discomfort. Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports. Accepted December 2022.

3. Mannella, K., Forman, G.N., Mugnosso, M., Zenzeri, J., Holmes, M.W.R. (2022). The effects of isometric hand grip force on wrist kinematics and forearm muscle activity during radial and ulnar wrist joint perturbations. PeerJ. Accepted May 2022.

4. Forman, G.N., Sonne, M. W., Kociolek, A. M., Gabriel, D. A., Holmes, M.W.R. (2022). Influence of muscle fatigue on motor task performance of the hand and wrist: a systematic review. Human Movement Science. Accepted December 2021.

5. Forman, D. A., Forman, G.N., Holmes, M.W.R. (2021). Wrist extensor muscle activity is less task-dependent than wrist flexor muscle activity while simultaneously performing moderate-to-high handgrip and wrist forces. Ergonomics. Accepted May 2021.

6. Kumar, R.I., Forman, G.N., Forman, D.A., Mugnosso, M., Zenzeri, J., Button, D.C., Holmes, M.W.R. (2020). Dynamic wrist flexion and extension fatigue induced via submaximal contractions similarly impairs hand tracking accuracy in young adult males and females. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living: Biomechanics and Control of Human Movement. Accepted September 2020.

7. Forman, D.A., Forman, G.N., Murphy, B., Holmes, M.W.R. (2020). Sustained isometric wrist flexion and extension maximal voluntary contractions on corticospinal excitability to forearm muscles during low-intensity hand-gripping. Brain Science. Accepted July 2020.

8. Forman, D.A., Forman, G.N., Avila-Mireles, E.J., Mugnosso, M., Zenzeri, J., Murphy, B., Holmes, M.W.R. (2020). Characterizing forearm muscle activity in young adult males during dynamic wrist flexion-extension movement using a wrist. Journal of Biomechanics. Accepted June 2020.

9. Forman, D.A., Forman, G.N., Avila-Mireles, E.J., Mugnosso, M., Zenzeri, J., Murphy, B., Holmes, M.W.R. (2020). Characterizing forearm muscle activity in university-aged males during dynamic radial-ulnar deviation of the wrist using a wrist robot. Journal of Biomechanics. Accepted June 2020.

10. Forman, D.A., Forman, G.N., Mugnosso, M., Zenzeri, J., Murphy, B., Holmes, M.W.R. (2020). Sustained Isometric Wrist Flexion and Extension Maximal Voluntary Contractions Similarly Impair Hand-Tracking Accuracy in Young Adults Using a Wrist Robot. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. Accepted May 2020.

11. Forman, G.N., Forman, D.A., Avila-Mireles, E.J., Zenzeri, J. Holmes, M.W.R. (2020) Investigating the Muscular and Kinematic Responses to Sudden Wrist Perturbations During a Dynamic Tracking Task. Scientific Reports. Accepted March 2020.

12. Forman, D.A., Forman, G.N., Robathan, J., Holmes, M.W.R. (2019) The influence of simultaneous handgrip force and wrist torque on forearm muscle activity. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. Accepted February 2019.

13. Forman, D.A., Forman, G.N., Button, D.C., Holmes, M.W.R. (2018) THERABAND® CLX Gold Reduces Knee-Width Index and Range of Motion During Overhead, Barbell Squatting. Sports Biomechanics. Accepted September 2018.

14. Forman, G.N., Shivpaul, R., Breitner, V., Murczek, D., Holmes, M.W.R. (2018) Upper extremity postures and muscle activity during IV pole interaction. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. Accepted April 2018.

Teaching

Clinical Biomechanics, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Balance and Gait

Awards and Distinctions

  • ISEK John V. Basmajian Memorial Award
  • NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral
  • CIHR Banting & Best Scholarship