Brad Kruse

Brad Kruse is the Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy, specializing in Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Spinal Manipulation, and Sports Medicine. He actively practices at a local clinic, bringing real-world experience to his teaching.

• Educational Background: BS in Athletic Training (South Dakota State University, 1995), Master of Physical Therapy (St. Ambrose University, 1998), Doctor of Physical Therapy (Clarke University, 2007), and Doctor of Education (University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2017)

His research focuses on sports injury rehabilitation, spine injury recovery, neuroscience education for pain in orthopedic contexts, and patient adherence to exercise protocols. He teaches courses including Musculoskeletal PT I–III, Sports Medicine in PT, and Clinical Practicum.

• Certifications: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), Certified Spine Manual Therapy (CSMT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), Dry Needling (Cert. DN)