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Director of Clinical Education | Clinical Associate Professor

Kristin Ryan, DPT

Dr. Ryan is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She teaches and coordinates content related to Clinical Education and patient mobility. She assists with neuromuscular therapeutics and orthotics/prosthetics lab in addition to lecturer in cardiopulmonary therapeutics with a focus on lymphedema management. She is also a guest health professional through Matter of Balance and her Catholic community by offering fall prevention sessions.

Her clinical practice has included inpatient rehabilitation post spinal cord injuries and cute oncological care. Current clinical practice focus includes acute care and outpatient, evaluating clients in a wheelchair clinic and treating patients with lymphedema.

Contact Us

Center for Health Sciences Education 270

563-333-5890

RyanKristinS@sau.edu

Education and Training

  • DPT, St. Ambrose University
  • BA, St. Ambrose University, Psychology
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • APTA Certified and Advanced Clinical Instructor
  • State of Iowa License 004884; State of Illinois License 070014462

Certifications and Licensure

  • Rehabilitation Oncology Section, APTA
  • Academy of Physical Therapy Education, section member
  • Iowa Physical Therapy Association, member
  • Iowa Clinical Education Consortium, member
  • Matter of Balance Guest Health Professional

Recent Publications

  • Ryan K, Cooper, N. Student Physical Therapist Perceptions of Intra-Professional Education. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO (Poster Presentation) February, 2020
  • Janota J, Ryan K, Lampe K. Management of a patient with Lipedema post water jet-assisted liposuction. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA (Poster Presentation) February, 2018
  • Ryan K. Wheelchair seating tips all therapists should know. IPTA Southwest District Meeting. February, 2017
  • Ryan K. Facilitating positive PT & PTA student interaction through case scenario. Discussions. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA (Poster Presentation) February, 2016
  • Ryan K. Walking recovery after spinal cord injury. Genesis Medical Center 7th Annual Spinal Cord Injury Conference. April, 2016
  • Ryan K. Incorporating Kinesio Tape-does it work. Genesis Medical Center 7th Annual Spinal Cord Injury Conference. April, 2016
  • Ryan K. Gait speed and outcome measures. Illini Outpatient Rehabilitation, Silvis, IL. January, 2013
  • Anderson KD1, Acuff ME, Arp BG, Backus D, Chun S, Fisher K, Fjerstad JE, Graves DE, Greenwald K, Groah SL, Harkema SJ, Horton JA 3rd, Huang MN, Jennings M, Kelley KS, Kessler SM, Kirshblum S, Koltenuk S, Linke M, Ljungberg I, Nagy J, Nicolini L, Roach MJ, Salles S, Scelza WM, Read MS, Reeves RK, Scott MD, Tansey KE, Theis JL, Tolfo CZ, Whitney M, Williams CD, Winter CM, Zanca JM. United States (US) multi-center study to assess the validity and reliability of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM III). Spinal Cord, 2011; Aug;49(8):880-5.

Presentations

  • A hybrid TeamSTEPPS training program improves teamwork and communication in students across health sciences programs. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Houston, TX. February 2025.
  • Come Roll with Me 2024 - Internal Grant. 2024.
  • Management of Patients with post-op edema and diagnosis of lymphedema. Hammond Henry Hospital, May 23, 2024.
  • Fostering the Clinical Instructor and Student. DPT Program Virtual Lunch and Learn, August 23, 2023.
  • High Intensity Gait Training Part II – Clinical Application across the Continuum of Care. DPT Program Virtual Lunch and Learn, April 6, 2023.
  • Aging Innovatively: A Healthy Aging Program – Falls Prevention. Center for Active Seniors. 
  • A Recipe for Success: Implementing the Active Ingredients of High Intensity Gait Training into your Clinical Practice. DPT Program Virtual Lunch and Learn, January 19, 2023.
  • The Relationship between Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Care in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Educational Leadership Conference, Milwaukee, WI. October 2022.
  • The Relationship Between Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Care in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students - Internal Grant. 
  • Student Physical Therapist Perceptions of Intra-Professional Education. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO. February 2020.