Physical Therapy Faculty
Kara L. Kobal, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
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Campus Office: Stokes Building, Suite 229
phone: (814) 471-1131
fax: (814) 472-3140
email: Kkobal@francis.edu
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| Mailing Address: Saint Francis University
Department of Physical Therapy
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940-0600
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Education and Training
BS Health Science, Slippery Rock University
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Teaching Activities
PHTH 511- Patient Client Management 3-Neurology
PHTH 516- Patient Client Management 3-Neurology
PHTH 510- Physical Therapy Management of Select Populations
PHTH 513 Special Topics – Spasticity Management in the Neurological Population
PHTH 553 Special Topics- Aquatic Physical Therapy
PHTH 411- Patient Client Management 1- Cardiopulmonary (Lab Assistant)
Professional Activities/ Memberships
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
American Heart Association Health Care Provider
AAHPERD Assistant Adapted Aquatics Instructor
PPTA Member and Westcentral District Membership Committee Chairperson
APTA Pediatrics Section Member
Background and Personal Interests
Dr. Kobal has worked in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, home health, and school-based physical therapy. Her main area of interest in physical therapy practice is pediatrics. She has taught at Saint Francis University since 2008 and became a full-time faculty member in 2009. In addition to teaching, she continues to maintain clinical practice in both acute care and pediatric outpatient settings.