Susan Motts

Dr. Susan Motts is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Education at Arkansas State University's College of Nursing & Health Professions. She joined the faculty in Spring 2011 and integrates her clinical experience from acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, SNF, outpatient, and home health settings into her academic work.

Education:

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

Research Focus: Dr. Motts investigates brainstem circuitry related to auditory systems, attention, and sensory processing, with emphasis on the startle reflex and motor planning. Her work bridges neuroscience and clinical physical therapy applications.

Teaching Specialties:

• Neuroscience
• Neuromuscular I
• Integumentary Patient Handling

Professional Affiliations:

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Society for Neuroscience

Contact: Email smotts@AState.edu, call 870-972-2988, or visit Room 107 in the College of Nursing & Health Professions building.