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Raoul F. Reiser II, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.

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Research Interests

• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
• Design, Fabrication, and Implementation of Custom Equipment/Instrumentation

Education

• 1991, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• 1993, M.A., Exercise Science, University of Texas, Austin, TX
• 2000, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Professional Experience

• 1994-1996, Biomechanics Research Assistant, Sport Science & Technology Division, USOC
• 1996-2000, Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
• 2000-2002, Assistant Professor, Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming
• 2002-present, Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University

Courses Taught

• EX 207 Anatomical Kinesiology
• EX 307 Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement
• EX 496DV Group Study - Biomechanics
• EX 696FV Group Study - Biomechanics

Selected Publications

• Reiser, R., Mackey, D., & Overman, J. (2007). Between the beginning and end of a repetition: how intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence the intensity of a biceps curl. Strength & Conditioning J. 29(5), pages 2-15.
• Stephens, T., Lawson, B., DeVoe, D., & Reiser, R. (2007). Gender and bilateral differences in single-leg countermovement jump performance with comparison to a double-leg jump. J Applied Biomechanics. 23(3), pages 190-202.
• Perino, V., Kawcak, C., Frisbie, D., Reiser, R., & McIlwraith, C. (2007). The accuracy and precision of an equine in-shoe pressure measurement system as a tool for gait analysis. J Equine Veterinary Science. 27(4), pages 161-166.
• Jackson, N., Hickey, M., & Reiser, R. (2007). High resistance / low repetition vs. low resistance / high repetition training: effects on performance of trained cyclists. J Strength & Conditioning Research. 21(1), pages 289-295.
• Rocheford, E., DeVoe, D., & Reiser, R. (2006). Effect of previous unilateral injuries on ground reaction force bilateral asymmetries during static lifting and standing. J Human Movement Studies. 51(6), pages 403-424.
• Maines, M. & Reiser, R. (2006). Ground reaction force asymmetries during submaximal lifting from the floor. Int J Industrial Ergonomics. Volume 36, pages 109-117.
• Reiser, R., Rocheford, E., & Armstrong, C. (2006). Building a better understanding of basic mechanical principles through analysis of the vertical jump. Strength & Conditioning J. Volume 28(4), pages 70-80.
• Lawson, B., Stephens, T., DeVoe, D., & Reiser, R. (2006). Lower-extremity bilateral differences during step-close and no-step countermovement jumps with concern for gender. J Strength & Conditioning Research. Volume 20(3), pages 608-619.
• McCormick, M., DeVoe, D., & Reiser, R. (2005). Kinematic responses in walking gait to bilateral trekking poles in the novice user. J Human Movement Studies. Volume 48(6), pages 453-468.
• Moore, E., Hickey, M., & Reiser, R. (2005). Comparison of two twelve week off-season combined training programs on entry level collegiate soccer players' performance. J Strength & Conditioning Research. Volume19, pages 791-798.
• Reiser, R., Watt, J., & Peterson, M. (2003). Cycling on rollers: influence of tire pressure and cross section on power requirements. Sports Biomechanics. Volume 2, Number 2, pages 237-249.
• Reiser, R., Peterson, M., & Broker, J. (2003). Instrumented bicycle pedals for dynamic measurement of propulsive cycling loads. Sports Engineering. Volume 6, Number 1, pages 41-48.
• Reiser, R., Peterson, M., & Broker, J. (2002). Influence of hip orientation on anaerobic cycling power output and technique. J Strength & Conditioning Research. Volume 16, Number 4, pages 556-560.
• Reiser, R., Maines, M., Eisenmann, J., & Wilkinson, J. (2002). Standing and seated Wingate protocols in human cycling: a comparison of standard parameters. Eur. J. Applied Physiology. Volume 88, pages 152-157.
• Reiser, R., Peterson, M., & Broker, J. (2001). Anaerobic cycling power output with variations in body configuration. J Applied Biomechanics. Volume 17, Number 3, pages 204-216.
• Reiser, R., Broker, J., & Peterson, M. (2000). Inertial effects on mechanically-braked Wingate power calculations. Med. Science in Sports & Exercise. Volume 32, Number 9, pages 1660-1664.
• Reiser, R., Peterson, M., McIlwraith, C., & Woodward, B. (2000). Simulated effects of racetrack material properties on the vertical loading of the equine forelimb. Sports Engineering. Volume 3, Number 1, pages 1-11.
• Reiser, R. & Peterson, M. (1998). Lower-extremity power output in recumbent cycling: a literature review. Human Power. Volume 13, Number 3, pages 6-13.
• Reiser, R., Smith, S., & Rattan, R. (1996). Science and technology to enhance weightlifting performance: the Olympic program. Strength & Conditioning. Volume 18, Number 4, pages 43-51.