Matthew Zens

Matthew Zens

Matthew Zens

Associate Professor of Athletic Training


Department: Athletic Training
Location: Corrigan Health Sciences Center | 211

Year Started: 2018

Strengths: Achiever | Learner | Developer | Positivity | Woo

Education History: Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center (Doctorate of Physical Therapy), South Dakota State University (Bachelors in Athletic Training)

Professional History: Orthopedic Institute, Sioux Falls, SD 2004-2018.  Began on the sports medicine floor as their first PT and helped grow and develop their program.  While there, I had the opportunity to focus in on shoulder rehab and have been able to speak at conferencses across the country about various shoulder topics. 

Areas of Expertise: APTA Clinical Sports Certified Specialist; American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists; Justin Sports Medicine Team Associate.

Hobbies: APTA Clinical Sports Certified Specialist; American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists; Justin Sports Medicine Team Associate

Family: Wife Jill; children Stratton, Treston and Shaylee

What do you love most about DWU?: The people here are wonderful.  Its a really nice campus with even better people on it.