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Classes Cancelled 12/1

To allow students additional time to travel back to campus after the Thanksgiving holiday and the weekend’s inclement weather, the university is cancelling all classes on Monday, Dec. 1.

At this time, the university will remain open with normal operations. As always, university leaders encourage employees and students to put safety first when deciding to travel to campus during the winter months. If employees cannot make it to campus on Monday, they need to coordinate with their supervisor to arrange to work remotely or take leave.

Snow Emergency Parking in the City of Dubuque is being enforced. Those parking on Clarke Drive should move their vehicle to a parking lot to allow city crews to remove snow and avoid receiving a ticket or being towed.

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Brad Mensen

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, 2012

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clarke University, Dubuque Iowa, 2015

Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, 2024

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Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy revolves around the premise that learning is student-centered. My role as a teacher is to guide and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and the subsequent clinical application of this knowledge.  I prioritize developing individual relationships so that students feel comfortable seeking help and participating in class discussions. I aim to meet students where they are at within an inclusive environment by engaging student using diverse teaching strategies, including a style of teaching that incorporates both didactic and hands-on learning opportunities.

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Professional Background

After graduation Brad worked full time specializing in sports and orthopedic conditions. Brad then became a Professor of Physical Therapy at Clarke in 2020. Brad is a professor full time but continues to work in the clinic evaluating and treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries.

Research Interests

Curriculum and Teaching
Sports injuries and rehabilitation

Courses Taught

DPT 612 and 624 Musculoskeletal PT I and II
DPT 514 Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
DPT 612 Pathophysiology

Certifications and Memberships

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certified in Dry Needling
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization