Sheri Donaldson
PT, DPT, NCS, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
EDUCATION
- B.S., Zoology, Northern Arizona University
- D.P.T., Creighton University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
COURSES TAUGHT
- Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I (Lecture/Lab)
- PT722 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II (Lecture/Lab)
- PT777E-5 Special Topics in Neurological Rehabilitation (Lecture/Lab)
- PTH543 Neurologic Clinical Management (Lecture/Lab)
- PTH512 Motor Control Across the Lifespan (Lecture/Lab)
- PTH540 Fundamentals of Neurological Rehabilitation (Lecture)
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS
Current/Active Research Activity
- Efficacy of Student DPT-Led Community Health and Wellness Seminars Developed in Neurological Clinical Management Course for Residents of a Transitional Living Center for Guests Experiencing Homelessness or Near-Homelessness
- Amazon Echo as an Adjunct to Physical Therapy Curricula
- Concussion and Vestibular Dysfunction
- Student Perceptions of Student-Designed Exam Questions
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- American Physical Therapy Association
1994 - Present - APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
1997 - Present - APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Education
2017 - Present - APTA Section on Aquatics
1994 - 2013 - APTA Section on Research
1997 – Present - Vestibular Disorders Association
Early 2000s, 2016 - Present - Bell’s Palsy Association
2010 - Present
- Western History Association Annual Meeting
- National Council on Public History Annual Meeting
- American Historical Association Annual Meeting
- 2011 - 2016 Faculty Development Research Grants
- Magis Women
Facilitator, Women’s Formation
Magis Center via St. Patrick’s, The Beatitudes, Scottsdale, Arizona
January 2019-Present - Member of Team for HEARTFIRE International Medical Mission
Mentor to Notre Dame Prep Students
HEARTFIRE Missions, Team Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico
2018 - Participant
Restoring Hope 2016, St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix, AZ
November 2016 - Member/Attendee
Catholic Physicians Guild/Catholic Medical Association, Phoenix, AZ
2005-Present - Comedy fundraiser to bring hope to the community through laughter, supports low cost
healthcare for underserved communities, sponsorship and planning Laugh4Hope, Non-Profit,
Phoenix, AZ
2014-2016 - Inaugural Executive Board Member
Christians in Commerce International, Women’s Christians in Commerce, Falls Church, VA
2013 – 2014 - 3rd Annual Celebration of Heroic Love & Life, Chair, John Paul II Resource Center
for Theology of the Body & Culture, Phoenix, AZ
2011 - Co-Founder & Chair
The Heart of a Woman: A Catholic Women’s Conference, “Treasures of the New Springtime” based on Pope John Paul II’s writings, Novo Millennio Ineunte, Scottsdale, AZ
2005 – 2007 - Co-Founder & Steering Committee, Speaker’s Chair
The Heart of a Woman: A Catholic Women’s Conference, “The Dignity of Women,” based on Pope John Paul II’s writings, Mulieris Dignitatem, Scottsdale, AZ
2004 – 2005 - Executive Committee, Member
Pastoral Advisory Council St. Timothy Catholic Church, Mesa, AZ. 2004, 2005 – 2007 - Core Member
Life Teen International, Teen Ministry, St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Mesa, AZ
1993 - 2004 - Directors of Volunteers in Agencies, Team Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ1992 - 1994
- Charitable Services Coordinator
Western Rehab Services/NovaCare AZ, Peoria, AZ
1992 - 1994 - Speaker
Balance Assessment & Training After Stroke, Oculomotor and Visual Issues
Banner Stroke Academy, 2nd Stroke Academy, Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ2016 - Speaker at Inaugural Stroke Academy
Neglect and Visual Perception, Balance Assessment & Training After Stroke, Oculomotor and Visual Issues. Banner Stroke Academy, Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 2015 - Vertiginous Adventures in Demystifying BPPV: A 3-Part Super Sleuth Series, St. Joseph’s Outpatient Rehabilitation/Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ 6/23/10 Speaker
- Barrow Acoustic Neuroma Support Group, “Vestibular Rehabilitation for Acoustic Neuroma,” Phoenix, AZ10/29/08
- Keynote Speaker
Arizona Rehab Society Conference, Director Jonathan Komar, MD, “TBI & Vestibular Rehabilitation: Implications & Expected Outcomes,” Phoenix, AZ
8/11/07 - Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Group (RING) Meeting, “Vestibular Rehabilitation:
A Multifaceted Tool for Recovery,” Phoenix, AZ
10/4/03 - Presenter
Vestibular Rehabilitation, CORF Services, Directed by Terry D. Fife. Scottsdale, MD
2/2003 - Speaker
Arizona Physical Therapy Association Fall Meeting, Post-Traumatic Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Phoenix, AZ
2002
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 2015: Fellow - Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents, Association for Documentary Editing/National Historical Publications & Records Commission
- 2011: Joel Palmer Award, Oregon Historical Quarterly
- 2008: Joel Palmer Award, Honorable Mention, Oregon Historical Quarterly
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Whitney S., Donaldson S, McCarvil R
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Lab
Barrow Neurological Institute 8th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
1/17/14 – 1/18/14
Donaldson S.
Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, & Vertigo
Barrow Neurological Institute 7th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium; Phoenix,
AZ
3/31/12
Donaldson S, Fife, T.D.
Co-Director
Barrow Neurological Institute 6th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
2/7/08 – 2/8/08
Donaldson S.
Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Therapist’s Perspective
Barrow Neurological Institute 6th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
2/7/08 – 2/8/08
Donaldson S, Massingale S, Cornwell M.
Physical Therapy Evaluation & Assessment of Dizziness & Imbalance, Team Lead
Barrow Neurological Institute 6th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
2/7/08 – 2/8/08
Donaldson S, Sauber T, Massingale S, Cornwell M.
Interactive Demonstration for Treatment of BPPV
Barrow Neurological Institute 6th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
2/7/08 – 2/8/08
Donaldson S.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Barrow Neurological Institute 5th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
1/26/06 - 1/27/06
Donaldson S.
Multisensory Imbalance & Fear of Falling: The Role of Physical Therapy
Barrow Neurological Institute 4th Biennial Balance Center Symposium; Phoenix, AZ
1/22/04 – 1/23/04
Donaldson S.
Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury
Barrow Neurological Institute 3rd Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium; Phoenix,
AZ
5/5/06
Donaldson S., Fife TD
Vestibular Diagnosis & Treatment
25th Annual Northern Arizona University High Altitude Lecture Series, Silver Anniversary;
Flagstaff, AZ 8/8/03
