Karl E. Zelik

3.6k total citations
69 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

Karl E. Zelik is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, Karl E. Zelik has authored 69 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 56 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 15 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and 13 papers in Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in Karl E. Zelik's work include Muscle activation and electromyography studies (37 papers), Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics (32 papers) and Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies (17 papers). Karl E. Zelik is often cited by papers focused on Muscle activation and electromyography studies (37 papers), Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics (32 papers) and Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies (17 papers). Karl E. Zelik collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and Italy. Karl E. Zelik's co-authors include Arthur D. Kuo, Peter G. Adamczyk, Eric C. Honert, Yuri P. Ivanenko, Francesco Lacquaniti, Erik P. Lamers, Emily S. Matijevich, Aaron Yang, Valentina La Scaleia and Gregory S. Sawicki and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of the American College of Cardiology and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Karl E. Zelik

63 papers receiving 2.4k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Karl E. Zelik United States 30 2.0k 571 364 332 270 69 2.4k
Deanna H. Gates United States 28 1.5k 0.7× 252 0.4× 488 1.3× 344 1.0× 138 0.5× 86 2.3k
Rachid Aïssaoui Canada 22 907 0.5× 311 0.5× 408 1.1× 206 0.6× 178 0.7× 108 1.8k
Andrea Giovanni Cutti Italy 25 1.5k 0.7× 291 0.5× 426 1.2× 276 0.8× 234 0.9× 87 2.5k
Elizabeth T. Hsiao‐Wecksler United States 30 1.1k 0.6× 446 0.8× 959 2.6× 322 1.0× 162 0.6× 122 2.7k
Lee Nolan Sweden 15 1.1k 0.5× 551 1.0× 591 1.6× 147 0.4× 234 0.9× 28 1.8k
Neil J. Cronin Finland 35 1.5k 0.8× 1.8k 3.2× 499 1.4× 207 0.6× 201 0.7× 101 3.0k
Z. Sawacha Italy 22 806 0.4× 384 0.7× 495 1.4× 269 0.8× 514 1.9× 100 1.8k
Mickaël Begon Canada 27 1.3k 0.6× 832 1.5× 304 0.8× 268 0.8× 219 0.8× 190 2.6k
M.R. Pierrynowski Canada 26 1.1k 0.5× 783 1.4× 262 0.7× 147 0.4× 314 1.2× 99 2.2k
Heydar Sadeghi Iran 20 1.2k 0.6× 719 1.3× 790 2.2× 126 0.4× 211 0.8× 109 2.2k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Karl E. Zelik

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All Works

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Goldfarb, Michael, et al.. (2025). Design and Evaluation of a Sensor-Instrumented Clutch Mechanism for Quasi-Passive Back Exosuits. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 72(7). 2293–2302. 2 indexed citations
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Völgyesi, Péter, et al.. (2024). Using Fitness Tracker Data to Overcome Pressure Insole Wear Time Challenges for Remote Musculoskeletal Monitoring. Sensors. 24(23). 7717–7717. 1 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E., et al.. (2024). Can back exosuits simultaneously increase lifting endurance and reduce musculoskeletal disorder risk?. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5. e17–e17. 2 indexed citations
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Huang, S.L., et al.. (2023). Biomechanical effects of an articulating prosthetic toe joint during stair navigation for individuals with unilateral, below-knee limb loss. Journal of Biomechanics. 161. 111841–111841. 2 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E., et al.. (2023). Evaluation of U.S. Army Soldiers wearing a back exosuit during a field training exercise. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4. e20–e20. 9 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E., et al.. (2023). Lower-limb dominance does not explain subject-specific foot kinematic asymmetries observed during walking and running. Journal of Biomechanics. 162. 111877–111877.
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Owen, Meredith K., et al.. (2022). Effect of pressure insole sampling frequency on insole-measured peak force accuracy during running. Journal of Biomechanics. 145. 111387–111387. 6 indexed citations
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Lamers, Erik P. & Karl E. Zelik. (2021). Design, modeling, and demonstration of a new dual-mode back-assist exosuit with extension mechanism. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2. 27 indexed citations
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McDonald, Kirsty A., et al.. (2021). Adding a toe joint to a prosthesis: walking biomechanics, energetics, and preference of individuals with unilateral below-knee limb loss. Scientific Reports. 11(1). 1924–1924. 17 indexed citations
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Matijevich, Emily S., et al.. (2020). Combining wearable sensor signals, machine learning and biomechanics to estimate tibial bone force and damage during running. Human Movement Science. 74. 102690–102690. 58 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E., et al.. (2019). Design of a Low Profile, Unpowered Ankle Exoskeleton That Fits Under Clothes: Overcoming Practical Barriers to Widespread Societal Adoption. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 27(4). 712–723. 82 indexed citations
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Matijevich, Emily S., et al.. (2018). Ultrasound estimates of Achilles tendon exhibit unexpected shortening during ankle plantarflexion. Journal of Biomechanics. 72. 200–206. 14 indexed citations
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Lamers, Erik P., Aaron Yang, & Karl E. Zelik. (2017). Feasibility of a Biomechanically-Assistive Garment to Reduce Low Back Loading During Leaning and Lifting. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 65(8). 1674–1680. 111 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E. & Jason R. Franz. (2017). It’s positive to be negative: Achilles tendon work loops during human locomotion. PLoS ONE. 12(7). e0179976–e0179976. 34 indexed citations
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Honert, Eric C. & Karl E. Zelik. (2016). Inferring Muscle-Tendon Unit Power from Ankle Joint Power during the Push-Off Phase of Human Walking: Insights from a Multiarticular EMG-Driven Model. PLoS ONE. 11(10). e0163169–e0163169. 19 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E., et al.. (2015). Subjective valuation of cushioning in a human drop landing task as quantified by trade-offs in mechanical work. Journal of Biomechanics. 48(10). 1887–1892. 12 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E., et al.. (2014). Soft Tissue Deformations Contribute to the Mechanics of Walking in Obese Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47(7). 1435–1443. 23 indexed citations
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Zelik, Karl E. & Arthur D. Kuo. (2012). Mechanical Work as an Indirect Measure of Subjective Costs Influencing Human Movement. PLoS ONE. 7(2). e31143–e31143. 55 indexed citations
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Tereshchenko, Larisa G., Mitchell N. Faddis, Barry Fetics, et al.. (2009). Transient Local Injury Current in Right Ventricular Electrogram After Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Shock Predicts Heart Failure Progression. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 54(9). 822–828. 47 indexed citations

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