Dr. Rich Sroka, MPT, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
TEACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S)
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Biography
Dr. Richard E. Sroka joined Carroll University in 2024 as an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Sroka’s previous university teaching experience includes lecture and laboratory courses in orthopedics, manual therapy, and kinesiology.
Dr. Sroka’s research interests include studying the effectiveness of low back pain treatments using ultrasound imaging, reliability and validity of student ultrasound measures, and the use of artificial intelligence in physical therapy education.
Education
- Northern Ilinois University, PhD in Health Science 2024
- Board Certification in Orthopedics 2010
- The Manual Therapy Institute, Certificate 2006 & Fellowship 2008
- Midwestern University, Master of Physical Therapy 1999
- University of Illinois, Bachelor of Kinesiology 1995
Areas of Specialization
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) Board Certified Clinical Specialist — Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Why do you do what you do?
The profession of physical therapy is one of fulfillment and challenge. I enjoy integrating complex concepts in the classroom and laboratory that guide student development in critical thinking and original thought.
How do you make learning engaging?
Include clinical anecdotes to frame the ‘how’ ‘what’ ‘why’ & ‘when’ of physical therapy topics.
What should students know about you?
Matthew 5-7.