Dr. Susan Motts

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

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Education

• PhD, Kent State University (Biomedical Science, Neuroscience concentration)
• MS, University of Louisville (Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology)
• MS, Texas Woman's University (Physical Therapy, Geriatrics concentration)
• BHS, University of Kentucky (Physical Therapy)

Professional Credentials

• Arkansas Physical Therapy License
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Teaching Specialties

• Neuroscience
• Neuromuscular I
• Integumentary 
• Patient Handling

Research Interests

• Brainstem Circuitry Related to the Auditory System
• The Startle Reflex
• Motor Planning

Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Society for Neuroscience

Curriculum Vitae

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Biography

Susan joined the faculty in the spring of 2011. She has clinical experience working in acute care, inpatient rehab, SNF, outpatient, and home health settings. She has worked as a physical therapist in Kentucky, Texas, Ohio, and Arkansas. She endeavors in her research to elucidate brainstem circuitry related to attention, the startle reflex, and brainstem processing of sensory information.