Susan Whitney

School of Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences

Susan
L.
"Sue"
Whitney

PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA

Director of the Physical Therapy (MS) Program, Professor

she/her/hers

Contact

whitney@pitt.edu

412-383-6642

Bridgeside Point 1 100 Technology Drive, Suite 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Department of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | On-Campus and Hybrid Options

Physical Therapy (MS), Post-Professional

Biography

Susan Whitney is supported by the Department of Defense to develop technology for persons with vestibular disorders and mild brain injury. She has authored or coauthored 200 articles on Medline.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University
Master of Science degree, University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Philosophy in Motor Development, University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of the Health Professions

Awards

Neurology Section Award for Clinical Excellence in Neurology
Catherine Worthingham Fellow Award
Anne Shumway-Cook Lectureship Award

Research Interests

Vestibular disorders
Brain injury/concussion
Neurologic conditions

Publications

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=whitney+sl

Professional Organization Appointments

American Physical Therapy Association
Barany Society
National Athletic Trainers Association

Certificates

Neurologic Clinical Specialist