
Bryan Riemann, Ph.D.
Health Sciences & Kinesiology
Home Campus: Armstrong
briemann@georgiasouthern.edu
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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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: .
- 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: .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: .
Funding
Current Grants
- 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 Warfighterâ€
Previous Grants
- Co-Investigator, $9965 research grant with 91Âþ»app Grant Program. “Heart rate variability: a versatile health biomarkerâ€
- Principal Investigator, $6000 research contract with Biodex Medical Systems. “Assessment of a fall risk screening test protocol for older adultsâ€
- 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 Adultsâ€
Research Projects
- Comprehensive investigation into the interaction of load, surface gradient, and velocity on locomotion biomechanics
- Impact of Body Armor on Humerothoracic, Scapulothoracic, and Glenohumeral Kinematics and Coordination During Shoulder Moments and Functional Tasks
- The Effects of Surface Slope on Knee Muscle Torques During the Swing Phase of Running