Brad Kruse, PT, DPT, EdD, SCS, CSCS
Educational Background
BS in Athletic Training, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 1995
Master of Physical Therapy, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA 1998
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clarke University, Dubuque, IA 2007
Doctor of Education, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL 2017
Teaching Philosophy
I strive to provide students with opportunities to learn and to grow in an environment that engages them in activities that are hands on and relevant to contemporary physical therapy practice.
"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." Antoine de St. Exupery
Profile
Professional Background
Brad is the Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy, specializing in Orthopedics, Manual Therapy and Spinal Manipulation, and Sports Medicine. He has been dedicated to outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy since 1998 and continues to practice at a local clinic, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.
Research Interests
- Sports injury and rehabilitation
- Spine injury rehabilitation
- Neuroscience education related to pain in orthopedic conditions
- Patient motivation and compliance with exercise
Courses Taught
- DPT 614 and 624 Musculoskeletal PT I & II
- DPT 710 Sports Medicine in PT
- DPT 714 Musculoskeletal PT III
- DPT 619 Clinical Practicum
Certifications and Memberships
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS)
- Certified Spine Manual Therapy (CSMT)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT)
- Certified Practitioner in Dry Needling (Cert. DN)