• PhD in Educational Leadership, Lynn University
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Russell Sage University
• Masters of Science in Biomechanical Trauma, Lynn University
• Bachelors in Science in Physical Therapy, Florida International University

• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
• APTA Telehalth Certificate
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Certified Exercise Experts for Aging Adults (CEEAA)

• Orthopeadics
• Sports Medicine
• Manual Therapy

Fall

PHT 6026 PDS:1 Introduction to Physical Therapy

PHT 6413 PDS:3 Sociocultural Influence

PHT 7390 PT Practice V

PHT 7390 PT Practice V Lab

PHT 7528 PDS VI Legal Ethical

PHT 6906 Independent Study I

PHT 6971 Independent Research I

PHT 7909 Independent Study IV

PHT 7974 Independent Research IV

Spring

PHT 6398 PT Practice IV

PHT 6398L PT Practice IV lab

PHT 7399C PT Practice VI

PHT 7529 PDS VII Entering the Profession

PHT 6907 Independent Study II

PHT 6972 Independent Research II

PHT 7910 Independent Study V

PHT 7975 Independent Research V

Summer

PHT 6607 Applied Critical Inquiry

PHT 6941 Clinical Education II

PHT 6942 Clinical Education III

PHT 6396L Physical Therapy Practice Lab

PHT 7908 Independent Study III

PHT 7973 Independent Research III

Bloyer M, Catalino T, Shamus E, Miles C. Pediatric Physical Therapy Interventions. 2024. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY.

Sillevis R, Unum J, Weiss V, Shamus E, Selva-Sarzo F. The effect of a spinal thrust manipulation’s audible pop on brain wave activity: a quasi-experimental repeated measure design. PeerJ. 2024;12:e17622. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17622

Sillevis R, Regalado P, Shamus E. Immediate effects of long-axis talocrural thrust manipulation on the length of the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments measured with muscuoskeletal ultrasound. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2022 June;45(2).

Sillevis R, Todd RM, Speare JP, Shamus E, van Duijn A. Forces and translation distance during an inferior glide of the shoulder in asymptomatic individuals measured with the novel pliance glove and ultrasound imaging. J Bodywork Movement Therapies. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.022

Templeton E, Shamus E. Recognizing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse and strategies to improve exercise participation:1208. Medicine Science in Sports Exercise. 2021;53(8s):393. DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000763820.46385.e5

Sillevis R, Trincado G, Shamus E. The immediate effect of a single session of pain neuroscience education on pain and the autonomous nervous system in subjects with persistent pain, a pilot study. PeerJ. 2021. https://peerj.com/articles/11543/

Sillevis R, Shamus E, Van Duijn A. Evaluation of Anterotalofibular and Calcaneofibular Ligament Stress Tests Utilizing Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2020.

Shamus E, Millheim T, Valdovinos K. Effect of running and swimming on bone mineral density throughout the lifespan: 328 Board #144 May 27. Medicine Science in Sports Exercise. 2020;52(7S):75. Doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000670856.23012.43

Sillevis R, Shamus E, Mouttet B. The management of plantar fasciitis with a musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging guided approach for instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in a runner: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Apr;15(2):274-86.

Kolb WH, McDevitt AW, Young J, Shamus E. The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for? J Man Manip Ther. 2020 Feb;28(1):1-3. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2020.1703315.

Sillevis R, Fichthorn K, Shamus E. The effects of the suboccipital release technique on the autonomic nervous system in healthy subjects: a pilot study. J Rehab Pract Res. 2020;1:110.

Sillevis R, Shamus E. Neural therapy: a pilot study. J Rehab Pract Res. 2020;1(1):111.

Shamus E, van Duijn A. The use of sensor technology in teaching manual therapy techniques. 2-part hands on session. AAOMPT 2024 conference, Orlando, Fl. October 2024.

Shamus E. Shoulder rehabilitation. Sociedade Brasileira de Fisioterapia. 14th Congresso Internacional de Fisioterapia. Brazilian Physical Therapy Association. Salvador, Brazil, September 2024.

Shamus E. Cervical Spine Evaluation and Treatment. Florida Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference. March 2024.

Shamus E. Cervical Spine Evaluation and Manual Therapy. Florida Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave. February 2024.

Sillevis R, Shamus E. The effect of the spinal manipulation “audible pop” on brain wave activity. American Academy of Orthopeadic Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), poster presentation. October 2023. St Louis, Missouri.

Shamus E. Sociedade Brasileira de Fisioterapia. 13th Congresso Internacional de Fisioterapia. Brazilian Physical Therapy Association. Florianopolis, Brazil, September 2023.

Shamus E. Manual Therapy for the Spine. 4^th Congresso Internacional Terapia Manual e Posturologia. Recife, Brazil, May 2023.

Shamus E. Manual Therapy for the Shoulder. Lumbar Spine Stabilization Exercises. CONIFISF 5^th Congresso Internacional de Fisoterapia e Saude Funcional. Manaus, Brazil, November 2022.

Shamus E. Sports Performance Exercise and Skill Progression. Sociedade Brasileira de Fisioterapia. 12th Congresso Internacional de Fisioterapia. Brazilian Physical Therapy Association. Natal, Brazil, September 2022.

Kemp S, Turchin K, Shamus E, Sillevis R. Changes in Impact and Sway testing overtime in Collegiate athletes. Florida Physical Therapy Association Fall Annual Conference. Orlando, Fl, September 2022.

Graham A, Shamus E, Templeton E. Lifestyle and medical factors influence on handgrip strength in the 65 and older population. Florida Physical Therapy Association Fall Annual Conference. Orlando, Fl, September 2022.

Van Duijn, Shamus E, Sillevis R. Measurement of force and distance during glenohumeral glide accessory motion testing. AAOMPT, October 2021, Cleveland, OH.

• 2019 Shamus E. FGCU Internal Grant, Wellness Faculty and Staff Activity $5,000.
• 2017 Shamus E, van Duijn A, Jaffe L, Jeffreys-Heil R. Interprofessional Education Grant, $3,500. Marieb College of Health & Human Services.
• 2015 FPTA Linda Crane $10,000 research award. Rose Pignataro lead investigator and myself received the award to study Physical therapy and education in smoking cessation.
• 2015 Florida Physical Therapy Association, Fred Rutan Service Award
• 2008 Florida International University, Torch Award, Most Distinguished Alumni