Ben Kivlan joined the faculty of the Physical Therapy Department at Duquesne University in July of 2013 and became department chair in February of 2021. He is a graduate of Elon College's Exercise/Sport Science program, the University of Pittsburgh's Physical Therapy program and completed his PhD studies in Rehabilitation Science at Duquesne University.
Kivlan instructs students enrolled in the graduate program for Physical Therapy students in Human Anatomy & Kinesiology and oversees operations of the Human Cadaver Laboratory. He also teaches Physical Therapy students in Orthopedic Science. Kivlan has published several research articles on the topic of musculoskeletal anatomy, functional performance testing, and post-operative rehabilitation and outcomes.
Also recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Kivlan enjoys treating patients with various sports and orthopedic injuries. His clinical interests and expertise are in pediatric sports medicine, hip, shoulder, and knee rehabilitation, injury prevention programs, and use of Astym® therapy to enhance clinical practice. In addition to his academic and clinical responsibilities, Kivlan is recognized as a national and international speaker with expertise in topics related to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the hip joint and the pediatric athlete.
