Sue Whitney

Vestibular SIG chair

Education:

Temple University BS in Physical Therapy;

University of Pittsburgh MS;

University of Pittsburgh PhD;

MGH Institute of Health Professions DPT

Certifications:

Neuro Clinical Specialist
Certified Athletic Trainer

Current Practice:

Centers for Rehab Services, University of  Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Employment:

University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy and Otolaryngology

Professional Contributions:

Dr. Whitney has published over 60 Medline publications and is a recent co-author on a vestibular textbook.  She has written over 20 book chapters and has spoken in over 40 states and 10 different countries.

Professional Awards:

She was recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, a Lucy Blair Service Award recipient,  the Neurology Section  Service and Clinical Excellence Awards, a Mary McMillan doctoral award, and the Pennsylvania Achievement Award.

Previous Involvement in the Neurology Section:

Member, Research Section of the American Physical Therapy Association History Committee, 1991-1995;

Membership Chairman of the Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1993-1994;

Chair, Southwest District PPTA Archives, 1992-1995;

Member, Southwest District Task Force on Physical Therapy Aides, 1993;

Chair, Southwest District PPTA Education Committee, 1993-1997;

Member, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education Committee, 1993-1996;

Chair, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association History Committee, 1994-1996;

Member, American Physical Therapy Association History Committee, 1996-1999;

Chair, American Physical Therapy Association History Committee, 1998-1999;

Chair, Political Action Committee, Southwestern District, 1997-2000;

III Step Program Committee, Neurology Section, 2002-2005;

Historian, Neurology Section, 2003-2005;

Member, APTA Awards Research Subcommittee, 2004-2008;

Member, Neurology Section Awards Committee, 2004-2008;

Member, Committee for Patient Advocacy Group Relations of ARO, 2006-2009;

Member, American Physical Therapy Association, Task Force on Competencies, 2008;

Member, Task force on Common Procedural Terminology, APTA, 2009;

Delegate to the National Convention, American Physical Therapy Association, June 1978;  (Southeast District), 1979 (Southeast District), 1982 (Southwest District), 1991 (Southwest District), 1993 (Southwest District), 1994 (Southwest District), 1996 (Southwest District). 1997 (Southwest District), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004-2008, and 2008-2015;

Treasurer, Southwestern District, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, 1982 to 1984;

Member, Nominations Committee, Southwest District, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, 1990-1993;

Chairperson, Nominating Committee, Southwest District, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, 1992-1993;

Chair, Neurology Special Interest Group, Penna Physical Therapy Association, 1994-1999;

Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association Vice President, 1994-1998;

Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, President Elect, 1997-1998;

Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, President, 1998-2000;

Chief Delegate, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, 2000-2003;

Chair, Vestibular Special Interest Group, Neurology Section, 2008-2011;

Course Coordinator, Advanced Vestibular Course, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 2 (2 day) workshops in 2010.

Why Are You Running For This Position?

I would like to help to advance clinical practice in my role as Chair of the Vestibular SIG.  I feel that we have made significant accomplishments over the last 3 years and have many new plans to try to enhance outreach to clinicians treating persons with balance and vestibular disorders.  My experience as Chair over the last 3 years has provided me with many opportunities to work with a talented group of physical therapists and I would enjoy the privilege of continuing our work.