Susan McGinty, PT, EdD
Director and Chair
Professional Degrees
Dr. McGinty received her B.S. in physical therapy from the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, and her advanced Master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Southern California. She received her Doctor of Education degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Education, Department of Learning and Instruction. Her primary areas of clinical practice have been in home health/community health care and geriatrics.
Courses
Fall Semester:
PT 208 PT/Patient/Professional Interactions
PT 280 Graduate PT Seminar II
Spring Semester:
PT 227 Physical Therapy Educator
PT 500 Culminating Experience
Research Interest
Teaching pedagogy; Curriculum; Teaching and healthcare delivery for diverse populations; Geriatrics.
Professional Activities
American Physical Therapy Association and the California Physical Therapy Association - active member since 1968.
She currently serves on the Nominating Committee for the Northeast District, California Physical Therapy Association.
Section memberships:
- Education
- Geriatrics
- Health Policy and Administration
- Research
Publications, Grants, and Awards
McGinty S, Avalos L, Bhim M, Lopez T, Osborne R, “A study of limited English proficiency (LEP) in patients served by physical therapy practices in northern California.” Poster Abstract published in conference proceedings, California Physical Therapy Association, Annual Meeting, San Jose, CA, 10/06.
McGinty S, Allen M, Deyo T, Navarro L, Offenheiser S, “Balance norms for high-school aged students.” Poster Abstract published in conference proceedings, California Physical Therapy Association, Annual Meeting, San Jose, CA, 10/06.
McGinty S, Barakatt E, Flores D, Egbert D, Otterlei E, & Villarauz N, “Balance as a predictor of ankle injuries in college athletes.” Poster Abstract published, American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2/06.
McGinty S, Deloso K, Doron D, Hamzeh M, Leitherer J, Santos J, & Schade K, “The reliability and validity of a polycast magnetic protractor in measuring elbow joint angles compared to the universal goniometer.” Platform & Poster Abstract published, California Physical Therapy Association, Annual Meeting Proceedings, Ontario, CA, 10/05.
McGinty S, Barakatt E, Chan, J; Geddes, J; Jackson, G; Siller, E, “The effect of passive static stretching of the hamstring muscle group for increasing range of motion in people aged 55 years or older.” Poster Abstract published, California Physical Therapy Association, Annual Conference Proceedings, Anaheim, CA, October 23, 2005.
McGinty S, Barakatt E, Flores D, Egbert D, Otterlei E, Villarauz N, “Balance as a predictor of ankle injuries in college athletes.” Abstract from Poster Presentation, Conference Proceedings, California Physical Therapy Association, Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, October 31, 2003.
Boulgarides L K, McGinty S M, & Willett J A, “Use of clinical and impairment based tests to predict falls by community-dwelling older adults.” Physical Therapy, April 2003, Vol. 83, #4, 328-339.
McGinty S, “Levels of reflection of physical-therapy students using structured journals during a 9-week clinical-education affiliation.” Presentation 12-2:00, Center for Health and Human Services Research, 3/21/2003, Sacramento, CA.
McGinty S, “Levels of reflection of physical-therapy students using structured journals during a 9-week clinical-education affiliation.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Platform Presentation 2/14/03, Tampa, FL.
McGinty S, Dennis, J, Hooked on Evidence Review of Rimmer, J et al., “Exercise training in a predominantly African-American group of stroke survivors,” posted APTA website 6/02.
McGinty S, Dissertation Abstracts 2002: “Levels of reflection of physical-therapy students using structured journals during a 9-week clinical-education affiliation.”
McGinty S, Peterson J, Williams R, "A geriatric survey assessing physical therapy students' attitudes toward the elderly, attitudes regarding working with the elderly, and attitudes toward their own aging." Poster Presented at California Physical Therapy Association, Annual Meeting, October 6, 2001.
McGinty S, Cicero M, Eriksen J, Schultz-Janey L & Williams-Shipman K, "Reasons given by California Physical Therapists for not belonging to the American Physical Therapy Association." Physical Therapy, vol. 81, Number 6, June 2001.
McGinty S, Cicero M, Eriksen J, Schultz-Janney L & Williams-Shipman K, “Author Response,” Physical Therapy, June 2001, Vol. 81, #6, 1232.
McGinty S, Cicero M, Eriksen J, Schultz-Janney L & Williams-Shipman K, “Reasons Given by California Physical Therapists for Not Belonging to the American Physical Therapy Association.” Platform Presentation, Conference Proceedings, California Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, October, 2000.
October 20, 2000 - California Chapter APTA - Non-research Publication Award for “Case-method teaching: an overview of the pedagogy and advocacy for its use in physical therapy education.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Spring 2000, Vol. 14, #1
McGinty S, " Case-method teaching: an overview of the pedagogy and advocacy for its use in physical therapy education." Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Spring 2000, Vol. 14, #1
McGinty S, Masters L & Till D, "Inter-tester reliability using the Tinetti Gait and Balance Assessment Scale." Issues on Aging, APTA, Section on Geriatrics quarterly, Vol. 22, No. 1, 1999
CSUS Research and Creativity Grant, 1999 in support of an interdisciplinary project, "The use of a combination of balance assessment tools to predict falls in functionally independent, community-dwelling older adults." $2,500.00 funded.
CSU Information Competence Grant, 2004 in support of an interdisciplinary project, "Information competence for the next generation of healthcare professionals," $4,315.00 funded.
Contributing editor: American Cancer Society Interdisciplinary Newsletter, 1991-1995.
