Ryan M. Babl

Ryan M. Babl is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the School of Kinesiology, Auburn University. His clinical expertise spans outpatient orthopedic care, manual therapeutic interventions, aquatic physical therapy, and therapeutic exercise prescription.

• Bachelor of Science in Education (Exercise Science), University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2003)
• Master of Science in Exercise Science, University of Southern Mississippi (2005)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2010)
• Ph.D. in Higher Education, University of Mississippi (2023)

Ryan’s research focuses on bridging clinical physical therapy with academic higher education, emphasizing practical applications in orthopedic rehabilitation, manual therapy techniques, and aquatic therapy. His work also explores exercise prescription frameworks for therapeutic contexts.