Phone: (626) 815-5018
Fax: (626) 815-5017
Email: sshore@apu.edu
Susan Shore, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Education
Ph.D. - The University of Toronto, 1998
MPT - The University of Minnesota, 1987
B.S. - Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, 1976
MPT - The University of Minnesota, 1987
B.S. - Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, 1976
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, 2004-present
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, 2001-2004
Adjunct Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1992-1993
Adjunct Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Toronto, 1987-1989
Clinical Work
Coordinator, World Vision Romania's Children with Special Needs Project, 1999-2000
Coordinator, Action for Russia's Children's Rehabilitation Services, 1995-1997
Staff Therapist, The Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, 1990
Orthopedic Therapist, The Riverdale Hospital, Toronto, 1987-1988
Staff Therapist in General and Thoracic Surgery, Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, 1986-1987
Industry Experience
Research Assistant in Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1984-1985
International Trainee, The Navigators, Christian Leadership Development, Romania, 1980-1984
View All Professional Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, 2004-present
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, 2001-2004
Adjunct Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1992-1993
Adjunct Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Toronto, 1987-1989
Clinical Work
Coordinator, World Vision Romania's Children with Special Needs Project, 1999-2000
Coordinator, Action for Russia's Children's Rehabilitation Services, 1995-1997
Staff Therapist, The Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, 1990
Orthopedic Therapist, The Riverdale Hospital, Toronto, 1987-1988
Staff Therapist in General and Thoracic Surgery, Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, 1986-1987
Industry Experience
Research Assistant in Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1984-1985
International Trainee, The Navigators, Christian Leadership Development, Romania, 1980-1984
View All Professional Experience
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, Free Wheelchair Mission Advisory Board, 2002-present
Member, Examination Construction and Review Committee for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2004-present
Member, American Physical Therapy Association, 1976-present
Item Writer, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy National Licensure Exam, 2003
Member, Free Wheelchair Mission Advisory Board, 2002-present
Member, Examination Construction and Review Committee for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2004-present
Member, American Physical Therapy Association, 1976-present
Item Writer, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy National Licensure Exam, 2003
Special Interests and Activities
Development of Physical Therapy Services in the Third World
Courses Taught
Exercise Physiology (PT 541)
PT Clinical Skills IA (PT 718)
PT Clinical Skills IB (PT 722)
PTDDT II (PT 752)
PT Clinical Skills IA (PT 718)
PT Clinical Skills IB (PT 722)
PTDDT II (PT 752)
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
