• DPT, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2010
• BS, Athletic Training and Exercise Science Double Major, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2007

• South Dakota Physical Therapy License, South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
• Nebraska Athletic Training License, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
• Level IV Public Librarian Certification, Nebraska Library Commission
• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
• Certified Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association
• Nebraska Physical Therapy License, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
• Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association

• APTA CSM Travel/Presentation, USD Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), (2024 - Present)
• Healthcare and Biomedical AI and Computation Innovation Challenge – Virtual Patients, South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Ladwig, Adam, Droge, Jed, Steward, Emily, and Ponstein, Mark. Detection of arterial injury in a young athlete via ankle-brachial index screening in an outpatient physical therapy setting: A case report, 1-14. JOSPT Cases, 2026. (DOI: 10.2519/josptcases.2026.0214)
• Droge, Jed J., Ladwig, Adam L., and Droge, Sarah A.. Feasibility of Implementing Ankle-Brachial Index Screening at a Rural Farm Show, 203-208. Vol. 36, Iss. 3 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 2025. (DOI: doi: 10.1097/CPT.0000000000000280)
• Droge, Jed, Bauer, Taylor, Nagelhout, Adam, Pratt, Rylan, and Wiebelhaus, Chad. Association Between Quadriceps Pain Pressure Threshold and Willingness to Complete a Blood Flow Restriction Training Session. , 179-184. Vol. 44 Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies., 2025. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.05.062)
• Droge, Jed, and Ladwig, Adam. Ankle-Brachial Index Simplified: Using an Automatic Blood Pressure Cuff to Screen for Peripheral Artery Disease. JOSPT Blog. April 2025. . JOSPT Blog, 2025. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.blog.20250424)
• Droge, Jed. Laceration of the Distal Biceps Femoris Tendon, 74-78. Vol. 4, Iss. 2 JOSPT Cases, 2024. (DOI: 10.2519/josptcases.2024.0003)
• Zimney, Kory, Droge, Jed, and Louw, Adriaan. Changes in Burnout, Pain Attitudes and Beliefs, and Confidence in Treating Patients in Pain changes following Pain Education for Healthcare Providers. Journal of Allied Health, 2024.

• Innovation Award, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), 2026
• IdeaFest AI Teaching Innovation Showcase Winner, University of South Dakota, 2026
• Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, School of Health Sciences - University of South Dakota, 2026

• Droge, Jed, Jordre, Becca, Dewald, Matt, Ladwig, Adam, and Leedom, Matt, Preseason Athlete Sleep Screening and Conference Championship Performance in NCAA Division I Swimmers.. Presented at the APTA Orthopedics Virtual Conference, Online. (June 27, 2026)
• Dewald, Matt, Droge, Jed, Byerley, Taylor, and Timmerman, Geneva, The Association of Tibia Angle with Vertical Ground Reaction Forces in the Pole Vault. . Presented at the APTA Orthopedics Virtual Conference, Online. (June 27, 2026)
• Dewald, Matt, and Droge, Jed, Ready or Not? Beyond Timelines, Return to Sport Testing Best Practices. Presented at the 2026 APTA-NE Annual Conference, Omaha, NE. (April 2026)
• Droge, Jed, and Dewald, Matt, Red Flag Screening and Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy. Presented at the 2026 APTA-NE Annual Conference, Omaha, NE. (April 2026)
• Ladwig, Adam, Dix, Emily, Droge, Jed, and Ponstein, Mark, Detection of Traumatic Arterial Injury in a Young Athlete Via ABI Screening in Outpatient PT. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA. (February 2026)
• Ladwig, Adam, Droge, Jed, and Leedom, Matt, Patient Preferences in Choosing Physical Therapy: A Survey-Based Analysis of Public Decision-Making in Musculoskeletal Conditions. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA. (February 2026)
• Droge, Jed, Jordre, Becca, Badger, Abbi, Fischer, Brandon, Johnson, Bri, and Sayler, Cassidy, Prone Medicine Ball Drop Test Catch Rate Decline in Collegiate Swimmers and Divers. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA. (February 2026)
• Droge, Jed, Jordre, Becca, and Liu, Hsin-yi (Tanya), Virtual Patients Powered By Generative AI Improve Interview Skill Confidence in Early Physical Therapy Learners. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA. (February 2026)
• Droge, Jed, O'Donnell, Taylor, Pratt, Rylan, Nagelhout, Adam, and Wiebelhaus, Chad, Association between Pain Pressure Threshold and Willingness to Complete Blood Flow Restriction Training.. Presented at the APTA CSM, Houston, TX. (February 2025)
• Dewald, Matt, and Droge, Jed, Special Testing of the Extremities: Part 1 Upper Extremities. . Presented at the 2024 APTA-NE Annual Conference, Omaha, NE. (April 2024)
• Droge, Jed, and Dewald, Matt, Special Testing of the Extremities: Part 2 Lower Extremities.. Presented at the 2024 APTA-NE Annual Conference, Omaha, NE. (April 2024)
• Droge, Jed, Interdisciplinary Teamwork to Identify BPPV After a Fall with Head Trauma: A Case Study. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. (February 04, 2022)
• Droge, Jed, Pediatric Presentation of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis in the Hip: A Case Study. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. (February 03, 2022)