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Clarke University Campus is Closed Monday, March 16.

Campus Community,   

Due to the forecasted inclement weather and to allow extra travel time as students return from spring break, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Monday, March 16. All classes and events are canceled. 

Faculty and staff are excused from work, however, essential employees should report to campus unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.    

Hours of Operation  

Café 1843 will open 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 for dinner service. 

On Monday, March 16, the Dining Hall will operate for lunch from 11:15 a.m-1 p.m. Café 1843 will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with the grill available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.

The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

The Kehl Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.

During a Winter Weather Emergency, limit travel as much as possible. If you should need to go out, be sure to travel slowly, and dress in layers to stay dry and warm. 

Snow Emergency Parking in the City of Dubuque will be 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.

Want to receive text alerts for future winter weather alerts? Sign up on CUhub by following these instructions.  

Stay warm & stay safe, Clarkies!

 

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Brad Kruse, PT, DPT, EdD, SCS, CSCS

Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy

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

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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

Brad Kruse

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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)