Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts (selected)

• Mayer JM, Nuzzo JL, Chen R, Quillen WS, Verna JL, Miro R, Dagenais S.Impact of obesity on back and core muscular endurance in firefighters. Journal of Obesity 2012;729283:1-7.
• Mayer JM, Nuzzo JL, Dagenais S.Use of participant focus groups to identify barriers and facilitators to worksite exercise therapy adherence in randomized controlled trials involving firefighters. Patient Preference and Adherence 2013;7:207-15.
• Nuzzo JL, Mayer JM. Body mass normalisation for ultrasound measurements of lumbar multifidus and abdominal muscle size. Manual Therapy 2013;18:237-42.
• Nuzzo JL, Mayer JM. Body mass normalization for isometric tests of muscle endurance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2013;27(7):2039-45.
• Nuzzo JL, Haun D, Mayer JM. Ultrasound measurements of lumbar multifidus and abdominal muscle size in firefighters. Journal of Back Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2014;27(4):427-433.
• Mayer JM, Nuzzo JL. Worksite back and core exercise in firefighters: effect on lumbar multifidus muscle size. Work 2015;50(4): 621-627.
• Mayer JM, Quillen WS, Chen R, Lunseth P, Dagenais S. Impact of a supervised worksite exercise program on back and core muscular endurance in firefighters. American Journal of Health Promotion, 2015 Jan-Feb; 29(3): 165-172.
• Mayer JM, Childs JD, Neilson BD, Chen H, Koppenhaver SL, Quillen WS. Effect of lumbar progressive resistance exercise on lumbar muscular strength and core muscular endurance in soldiers. Military Medicine (accepted for publication).

FCA Journal Articles (by Dr. John Mayer and Charity Lane)

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• Mayer JM. Advancing chiropractic through research. Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA) Journal, 2008;January:12-3.
• Mayer JM. Research sidebar: For treating acute low back pain, is a McKenzie-style exercise program enhanced by adding low-level heat wrap therapy? FCA Journal, 2008;January:13.
• Mayer JM. Evidence-informed management of chronic low back pain without surgery. FCA Journal, 2008;April:24.
• Mayer JM. Improving the health and safety of firefighters through wellness-fitness initiatives. FCA Journal, 2008;July:30-2.
• Mayer JM. Research sidebar: How to assess outcomes in chiropractic clinical care and research. FCA Journal, 2008;July:31.
• Mayer JM. Research sidebar: Focused exercise may help correct strength asymmetry and spinal alignment in idiopathic scoliosis. FCA Journal, 2008;October:26.
• Mayer JM. Core principles and components of exercise prescription. FCA Journal, 2009;January:17-8.
• Mayer JM. Therapeutic exercises for back and neck pain - which exercise is the most appropriate? FCA Journal, 2009;April:26-8.
• Mayer JM. Diagnostic imaging and discography for low back pain: are these procedures safe and do they improve outcomes? FCA Journal, 2010;January:46-7.
• Mayer JM. Complementary and alternative medicine for neuropathic pain. FCA Journal, 2010;July:30-1.
• Mayer JM. Spinal manipulation therapy for acute low back pain: summary of findings from the North American Spine Society contemporary concepts in spine care. FCA Journal, 2010;October:28-9.
• Mayer JM. What is the safest way to lift? FCA Journal, 2011;January:21-2.
• Mayer JM. Dr. Haldeman receives inaugural Lincoln Research Prize. FCA Journal, 2011;October:14-6.
• Mayer JM. Dr. Haldeman presents inaugural distinguished lecture in USF International series. FCA Journal, 2012;January:23-4.
• Mayer JM. Bronfort receives 2012 Lincoln Research Prize. FCA Journal, 2012;October:40-1.
• Mayer JM. Does maintenance spinal manipulation therapy offer additional benefits for patients with chronic low back pain? FCA Journal, 2013;January:23-5.
• Mayer JM. Back and core exercise in firefighters: Summary of findings from the FEMA-funded research grant at the University of South Florida. FCA Journal, 2013;April.
• Mayer JM. Goertz receives 2013 Lincoln Research Prize. FCA Journal, 2013;October.
• Mayer JM. Improving low back muscular strength and core muscular endurance in US Army Soldiers: preliminary findings from the DOD-funded research grant at the University of South Florida. FCA Journal, 2014;January:14,16.
• Mayer JM. What is the most effective dose of spinal manipulation therapy for patients with chronic low back pain?. FCA Journal, 2014;July:32-33.
• Mayer JM. University of South Florida hosts the inaugural Neuromusculoskeletal Research Summit. FCA Journal, 2015;January:18-20.
• Mayer JM. The Global Spine Care Initiative: improving the lives of those suffering from spinal disorders around the world. FCA Journal, 2015;April:34-35.
• Mayer JM, Lane CL. Can technology be used to enhance exercise outcomes? FCA Journal, 2016;March:20-21.
• Lane CL, Mayer JM. Why you should properly train the posterior chain. FCA Journal 2016;Apr-Jun:24-6.

Other Publications (selected)

• Mayer JM, Nuzzo JL. Worksite exercise improves back and core muscular endurance in firefighters. Firework, 2012;1(45):3,9.
• Lane CL, Mayer JM. Firefighters’ Guide to Health and Wellness, 2016.