Bruce D. Bradley

Bruce D. Bradley serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University. His academic career spans multiple decades with continuous teaching responsibilities and research contributions focused primarily on geriatric rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.

Education:

• Doctor of Science (DSc) from Loma Linda University (2001)
• Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from Loma Linda University (1997)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) from Loma Linda University (1987)

Dr. Bradley's research interests center on geriatric physical therapy with particular emphasis on balance rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise interventions for older adults, and mobility enhancement techniques. His work explores innovative approaches including virtual reality gaming applications for dynamic balance improvement, modifications of established exercise programs like the Otago Exercise Program, and the relationship between nutrition and exercise performance in untrained populations. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical interventions that can be implemented in clinical settings to improve functional outcomes for aging populations.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bradley has maintained active teaching responsibilities, currently instructing courses including Kinesiology, Therapeutic Exercise I & II, and Geriatrics for both graduate and undergraduate physical therapy students. His teaching schedule shows consistent involvement with the Physical Therapy program across multiple semesters.

Professional service includes significant committee involvement at Loma Linda University, particularly with the SAHP Department of Physical Therapy Graduate Committee (2009-Present) and the Department of Physical Therapy Continuing Education Committee (2008-Present). He previously chaired the SAHP Online Continuing Education Committee (2008-2011) and served on the General Education Committee (2009-2019) and SAHP Academic Affairs Committee (2008-2011). Professionally, he maintains affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 1987.