Shaina Ettinger, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Education Content Coordinator
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Indiana University, 鈥�95
- Master of Science Physical Therapy, A.T. Still University, 鈥�00
- Doctor of Health Administration, University of Phoenix, 鈥�21
ACADEMIC PROGRAM(S)
- Physical Therapy
COURSES TAUGHT
- Introduction to Professional Development and Patient Education
- Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare
- Integrated Clinical Experiences I, II, III, & IV
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy I & II
- Management of Patients with Multisystem Impairment
- Evidence-Based Practice Capstone Projects
- Full-Time Clinical Experience I, II, & III
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS
Dr. Ettingers鈥� area of expertise is acute care physical therapy. She has an interest in multiple areas of research.
- Quality of life
- Hospital readmission
- Clinical reasoning skills within high acuity hospital settings
- Integrated clinical experiences and post-graduation career choices
- Healthcare Professionals understanding of belongingness and inclusion
- Oncology
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Professional Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Arizona Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association Acute Care Section
- American Physical Therapy Association Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section
- American Physical Therapy Association Education Section
Conferences Attended
- Annual Combined Section Meeting
- Education Leadership Conference
Service
- Arizona Physical Therapy Association District 1 Representative
- American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Betty, A; Calvario, S; Bach, C; Seward, R; Ettinger, SE; Phillips RS. Efficacy of Martial Arts as an Intervention for Improving Dynamic and Static Balance in Adults with Parkinson鈥檚 Disease: A Systematic Review. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Houston, TX; February 2025.
Ettinger SE. Gynecological Cancers and Quality of Life. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2024 Oct 04;22(4), Article 15.
Ettinger, SE. Gynecological Cancers and Quality of Life. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA; February 2024.
Ettinger, SE; Garnham-Narro, S; Johnson, K; Ortiz, A; Vasquez, D. How Does Perceived Readiness and Self-Efficacy Affect Graduate Therapy Students Pre and Post a Non-ambulatory Clinical Experience: A Systematic Review. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA; February 2024.
Ettinger, SE; Majeskie, A; Neal, E; Aguilar, JC; Wilhelm, M. Acupuncture, Chemotherapy, and Quality of Life for Patients with Gynecological Cancer: A Systematic Review. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2021.