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Biography
David J. Kleba earned his Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1998 and his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2001. He completed his Manual Therapy Certificate from the University of St. Augustine in 2005 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2018.
David currently serves as an Assistant Professor and the Director of Clinical Education in Duquesne University’s Department of Physical Therapy. He brings over 24 years of clinical experience and continues to practice in a progressive outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
Beyond the classroom and clinic, David is the handler of Crosby, Rangos’s Certified Therapy Dog, participating in on-campus and community outreach activities alongside students. He also serves as an athletic advisor to several youth and varsity sports programs. His clinical interests include arm care and rehabilitation for the overhead athlete, as well as specialized treatment of the spine, sacroiliac joint, and lower extremity. David is also an ASTYM-certified clinician, incorporating this evidence-based treatment into his practice.
Education
- DPT, Shenandoah University, 2018
- MS, Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University, 2001
- BS, Natural Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1998
Research Interests
- Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
- Manual Therapy for the Spine & Extremities
- Rehabilitation of the overhead Athlete
- Youth Sports
Profile Information
Crosby is a six-year-old, 92-pound English Cream Golden Retriever who never fails
to bring joy and smiles to everyone he meets. Born on September 14, 2020, Crosby comes
from proud international roots—his dad, Guinness, from Ireland and his mother from
Scotland. On campus, Crosby is a familiar face at Duquesne University, especially
during exam weeks when students need him most. Outside the classroom, he loves visiting
assisted-living facilities, VA centers, Fire stations, and community events, spreading
comfort wherever he goes. In 2024, Crosby earned his Canine Good Citizen title and
later became a certified therapy dog—roles he takes seriously but always with a wagging
tail. When he’s not working, Crosby is all about fun: he can’t resist a good game
of tug-of-war (often with stolen socks!), daily walks, and hanging out with his handler,
Assistant Professor David Kleba. His favorite snack? Bananas! His favorite companions?
Humans and other golden retrievers, of course. Crosby is more than a therapy dog—he’s
a friend, a stress reliever, and the best kind of companion on four paws.
Meet Crosby!