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Joshua Kuester
Joshua Kuester
  • Title:
    Senior Athletic Trainer - Rehabilitation Coordinator (Football)
  • Email:
  • Phone:
    467-6540
Josh Kuester joined Northwestern in 2022. He is responsible for coordinating care for the Northwestern football team.

Kuester is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin (BA) and the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (MSAT). Currently, Kuester is pursuing his Doctorate in Kinesiology from Concordia University, St. Paul.

Kuester is a member of the NATA and NSCA. He holds certifications in strength and conditioning, dry needling and postural restoration. His interests are in soft-tissue injury, biomechanics, and tissue healing.

Kuester resides in Evanston, IL with his wife and daughter.
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