Research Focus Area(s)
- Cerebral palsy; Gait impairments
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Andy Ries, PhD, is an engineer in the James R. Gage Center for Motion Analysis. After completing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Andy transitioned to working in the Gait Lab, contributing to studies related to biomechanics of gait, motion capture modeling, predictive outcome modeling, energetics of gait, artificial intelligence, and orthoses. Andy also has a strong interest in international collaboration and education.
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I work to address topics relevant to individuals with gait impairments and other stakeholders (i.e. families, clinicians, researchers). I strive to make contributions through studies aimed at answering basic science, clinical science, and even translational science questions.
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- Graduate Degree:
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota State University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota
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Ries, A. J., & Schwartz, M. H. (2018). Low gait efficiency is the primary reason for the increased metabolic demand during gait in children with cerebral palsy. Human Movement Science, 57, 426–433.
Ries, A. J., & Schwartz, M. H. (2021). A patella marker to improve hip and knee kinematics for models with functionally defined joint axes. Gait & Posture, 87, 43–48.
Ries, A. J., Novacheck, T. F., & Schwartz, M. H. (2015). The Efficacy of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Improving the Gait of Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Multiple Outcome Analysis. PM&R, 7(9), 922–929.
Find a list of Dr. Ries's publications here.
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Research Areas of Interest:
- Biomechanics of Gait
- Motion Capture Modeling
- Statistical Modeling
- Gait Energetics
- Outcomes
- Artificial Intelligence
- Orthoses
- Education
