Dennis C. Sobush, M.A., P.T., C.C.S.
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Schroeder Complex 346B
(414) 288-3379
Dennis C. Sobush is a 1974 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy. He received his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Marquette University in 1981 and his doctorate in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston in 2006.
He has been a practicing Physical Therapist in Acute/Critical Care since 1974 with a wealth of experience accrued in treating patients with multiple organ system failure and/or trauma. Since 1995, he has also maintained a private practice in Wellness for a geriatric population as sole- proprietor (Eagle Physical Therapy). He has been a faculty member at Marquette University since 1977.
Degrees Held
- DPT, Simmons College, Boston, MA., 2006
- M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Marquette University, 1981
- B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1974
Teaching Responsibilities
- PHTH 7512: Culture & Disability
- PHTH 7519: Diagnostic Testing & Imaging
- PHTH 7682: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
- PHTH 7932:Advanced Elective in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Licensure /Certifications
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy, State of Wisconsin
- Certified (1997; re-certified in 2007) as a Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Physical Therapy (CCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
- Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Specialist (1980)
Professional Organizations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 1974. He contributed to the APTA’s entry-level competencies for cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy and to the Guide for Physical Therapist Practice. He is also a research funding recipient by the Foundation for Physical Therapy
- Research Committee member to both the Specialty Sections on Geriatrics & Cardiovascular/Pulmonary of the APTA
