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Kristín Briem (She/Her)

Professor Department of physical therapy - research centre of movement science - faculty of medicine
School of Health Sciences
Physiotherapy
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Kristín Briem is a professor at the Department of physical therapy, Faculty of medicine. She holds a master’s degree in orthopaedic physical therapy from the University of St.Augustine and a PhD in human movement sciences from the University of Delaware. Her research methods have primarily focused on using 3D biomechanical analysis, EMG, and ultrasound imaging to identify avenues of intervention within orthopaedics (knee injury, osteoarthritis). Areas of research include musculoskeletal dysfunction resulting from orthopaedic injury/dysfunction, and areas relating to research and development of lower limb prostheses to improve function of lower limb amputees.

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  • 2008 Ph.D. University of Delaware Biomechanics and movement science
  • 2002 M.Sc. University of St Augustine for Health Sciences Orthopaedic physiotherapy/Health Sciences
  • 1992 BS University of Iceland Physiotherapy
Courses 2024 - 2025