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Campus Closed Friday, Classes Switch to Virtual 1/23

Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted weather, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Classes will switch to a virtual format. Students, please check your email and the platform utilized in each course for more information from your professors.   

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

The Music Department’s Professional Performance Series has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall. 

Hours of Operation   

The Dining Hall will be open for Lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Café 1843 will operate the convenience store from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., with hot food items available from 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5-8 p.m.
The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
The Kehl Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.   

Winter Safety Information 

With wind chills reaching as low as -40, frostbite can occur within 10 minutes. During the winter weather advisory, stay indoors whenever possible. Be sure to keep your cellphone charged and have access to blankets, water, and other necessities.  

If you must go out, dress in layers: wear fabrics that retain heat, use insulation layers to trap air, and choose outer layers that are wind and water-resistant. Stay dry and avoid excessive sweating to maintain body heat. 

Stay indoors, stay warm, and 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)