Director of Clinical Education | Clinical Associate Professor

Kristin Ryan, DPT

Dr. Ryan is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She teaches Clinical Education, PT Procedures, Clinical Correlates, Professional Seminar, Lymphedema, Wheelchair Seating & Positioning, and Neuromuscular Therapeutics.

Her clinical practice includes acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient care. Her focus is on evaluating clients in a wheelchair clinic and treating patients with lymphedema and spinal cord injuries.

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.