Bryan Riemann, Ph.D.

Research Areas

Clinical biomechanics and neuromuscular control of human movement; musculoskeletal injury prevention and rehabilitation

Education

• B.S.- Athletic Training, West Chester University
• M.S.- Sports Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Ph.D.- Neuromuscular Control/Clinical Biomechanics, University of Pittsburgh

Publications

1. Riemann, B.L., Stoddard, S.M., Davies, G.J. Effects of hip position on conventional isokinetic knee flexion/extension ratios: A critically appraised topic. International Journal of Athletic Training and Therapy.  In Press. DOI: 10.1123/ijatt.2025-0098
2. Flatt, A.A., Blalock, A., Wade, A., Riemann, B.L. Biostrap Karios versus electrocardiography for resting heart rate variability assessment.  Sensors, 2025; 25(1):3165.  DOI: 10.3390/s25103165
3. Culiver, A., Riemann, B.L., Bennion, D., Schlicting, E., Perry, J., Brunst, C., Schmitt, L.C. Performance across the isokinetic velocity spectrum: Interpretation for individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.  Clinical Biomechanics, 2025; 126:106544.  DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2025.
4. Stoddard, S.M., Hill, L., Riemann, B.L., Davies, G.J. Effects of neurocognitive multitasks on a novel lower extremity functional performance test.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 2025;34(8):904-910. DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2024-0433.Murphy, K.M., Riemann, B.L. Effects of kettlebell swing style and mass on female hip joint kinetics.  International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2025;20(1):30-39.  DOI: 10.26603/​001c.127464.

Funding

Current Grants

1. Co-Investigator, $5,582,300.00 research grant with Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium.  “A Purpose-Built Institute for Designing, Developing, and Implementing Health and Fitness Training Programs for the Warfighter”

Previous Grants

1. Co-Investigator, $9965 research grant with Georgia Southern University Grant Program.  “Heart rate variability: a versatile health biomarker”
2. Principal Investigator, $6000 research contract with Biodex Medical Systems.  “Assessment of a fall risk screening test protocol for older adults”
3. Principal Investigator, $79,245 research contract.  “A Triple-Blinded Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Effects of  (undisclosed product) on Balance and Muscular Strength and Endurance in Healthy Adults”

Research Projects

1. Comprehensive investigation into the interaction of load, surface gradient, and velocity on locomotion biomechanics
2. Impact of Body Armor on Humerothoracic, Scapulothoracic, and Glenohumeral Kinematics and Coordination During Shoulder Moments and Functional Tasks
3. The Effects of Surface Slope on Knee Muscle Torques During the Swing Phase of Running