Physical Therapy
Our people
Program Director
- Professor
- Health Science Center
- pgrabowski@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.6623
Specialty areas:
Motor behavior, Orthopedics
Director of Clinical Education
- Clinical Associate Professor
- Health Science Center
- ataebel@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.5065
Specialty areas:
Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy
Clinical Education
Associate Director of Clinical Education
- Clinical Associate Professor
- Health Science Center
- molson@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8472
Specialty areas:
Acute Care
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Home Care
Admissions Chair
- Clinical Professor
- Health Science Center
- preuteman@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8469
Specialty areas:
Physical Therapy Examination, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Clinical Radiology
Faculty
- Clinical Associate Professor
- Health Science Center
- icluppert@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.5072
Specialty areas:
Herdman Vestibular Competency 2014
LSVT BIG Certification 2018
ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist 2019
- Clinical Associate Professor
- Health Science Center
- hcowley@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8466
Specialty areas:
Health and Wellness for an individual and community, Sports rehabilitation, Injury Prevention
- Assistant Professor
- Health Science Center
- wdobbs@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8458
Specialty areas:
Exercise and Sport Physiology
- Professor
- Health Science Center
- tkernozek@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8468
Specialty areas:
Biomechanics of Human Movement, Clinical Research Methodology, Biomechanics Instrumentation and Statistics
- Associate Professor
- Health Science Center
- mlitster@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8476
Specialty areas:
Anatomy Education
- Assistant Professor
- Health Science Center
- smurphy@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Lower Extremity Biomechanics of Gait & Posture
Sports Medicine
- Clinical Assistant Professor
- Health Science Center
- erosemeyer@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation, Geriatric Care
Emergency Department Care
Neurological Disorders and The Vestibular System
- Assistant Professor
- Health Science Center
- ssackiriyas@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8473
Specialty areas:
Rehabilitation Science - Physical Therapy.
- Assistant Professor - Physical Therapy
- Health Science Center
- lvanwiel@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Associated Faculty
- Laboratory Supervisor
- Health Science Center
- drutherford@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8480
Specialty areas:
Motor Behavior, Biomechanics, Research Instrumentation, Human Subjects Research Design
Latest news
- PT students, faculty shine at national conference
- Visiting physical therapy students from India experience innovation and community engagement at UWL
- Non-surgical management of knee arthritis
- New health manuals created by doctoral students provide accessible, evidence-based information on medical conditions
- Anatomage table enhances learning for future healthcare professionals
- Alum Nate Vannatta’s career strengthens ties between UWL and Gundersen
- New UWL research offers hope for enhanced recovery after total knee replacement
- UW-La Crosse looks to transform lives of amputees with LEAP Program
- Innovative program helps amputees thrive through personalized therapy
- How UWL's new program transforms lives of amputees and PT students
- UWL PT students enhance skills through healthcare experiences in India
- Dr. Kernozek named to governor's healthcare task force.
- Learn about current continuing education opportunities offered through the PT program
Leading in Health Professions
Posted 3:23 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
UWL health programs see continual growth, top-tier outcomes and direct pipelines to employment
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From campus to clinic
Posted 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025
UWL, Mayo leaders collaborate on healthcare technology research
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A healthy partnership
Posted 12:11 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025
UWL grads bring wealth of knowledge, compassion to Tomah Health rehab services
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Crossing borders, building skills
Posted 9:49 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025
Visiting physical therapy students from India experience innovation and community engagement at UWL
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Hope beyond ‘no cure’ conditions
Posted 9:39 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025
UWL students explore new evidence for Parkinson’s and other chronic conditions
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