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Faculty Bio
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Grieve
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Credentials
PT, DPT, MS, OCS
My association with Samuel Merritt University began as a PT student in 1996. After graduating from the MPT program in 1998 I began my clinic practice in the acute care setting moving between the out patient orthopedic and out patient neurological settings over a span of 12 years. I returned to SMU in 2005 as a part time instructor and was hired as a full time faculty member in the department in 2010. I am currently still involved in clinic practice in the acute care setting.

I have BA in Physical Education from The University of California at Davis - Go Aggies!
I have a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oregon - Go Ducks!
I completed my transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2009 from Temple University - Go Owls!
And lastly I am currently pursuing a PhD in Physical Therapy Science from Nova Southeastern University - Go Sharks!

I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with the APTA and have an advanced certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Courses Taught at Samuel Merritt University
PT 710 Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice
PT 711 Patient Client Management - Musculoskeletal I
PT 712 Patient Client Management - Musculoskeletal II
PT 716 Patient Client Management - Musculoskeletal III

PT 715 Patient Client Management - Special Populations

PT 751 Case Studies II

PT XXX Exercise Prescription I
Research Interests
My research interests involve exploring ways we has physical therapists can help improve the self efficacy of exercise in those with chronic diseases and positively affect behavior change related to increased physical activity. My specific interests involve the chronic disease populations of those with different types of cancer and those with peripheral artery disease.

Professional and Community Service and Professional Memberships
Member, American Physical Therapy Association
Education Section Member
Orthopedic Section Member
Oncology Section Member
Cardiopulmonary Section Member
Vestibular Special Interest Group Member
 

Contact Info

Name
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Grieve

Credentials
PT, DPT, MS, OCS
Title
Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Department
Physical Therapy

Faculty Bio

Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Telephone
510-869-6511 ext. 4457
Address
450 30th Street Suite 3722
City
Oakland
Zip
94609
Introduction
My association with Samuel Merritt University began as a PT student in 1996. After graduating from the MPT program in 1998 I began my clinic practice in the acute care setting moving between the out patient orthopedic and out patient neurological settings over a span of 12 years. I returned to SMU in 2005 as a part time instructor and was hired as a full time faculty member in the department in 2010. I am currently still involved in clinic practice in the acute care setting. I have BA in Physical Education from The University of California at Davis - Go Aggies! I have a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oregon - Go Ducks! I completed my transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2009 from Temple University - Go Owls! And lastly I am currently pursuing a PhD in Physical Therapy Science from Nova Southeastern University - Go Sharks! I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with the APTA and have an advanced certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Courses Taught at Samuel Merritt University
PT 710 Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice PT 711 Patient Client Management - Musculoskeletal I PT 712 Patient Client Management - Musculoskeletal II PT 716 Patient Client Management - Musculoskeletal III PT 715 Patient Client Management - Special Populations PT 751 Case Studies II PT XXX Exercise Prescription I
Research Interests
My research interests involve exploring ways we has physical therapists can help improve the self efficacy of exercise in those with chronic diseases and positively affect behavior change related to increased physical activity. My specific interests involve the chronic disease populations of those with different types of cancer and those with peripheral artery disease.
Professional and Community Service and Professional Memberships
Member, American Physical Therapy Association Education Section Member Orthopedic Section Member Oncology Section Member Cardiopulmonary Section Member Vestibular Special Interest Group Member

History

Member for
6 years 1 week