Heather Shattuck

Biography

Heather Shattuck PT, DPT, MPT,  is a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. She graduated from D’Youville College in 1999 with her BS/MS in Physical Therapy and later went on to obtain her transitional DPT from Utica College in 2016.  
Dr. Shattuck began her career in Texas working out patient orthopedics, but soon returned to the North Country where she began her career specializing in pediatric physical therapy. 
Dr. Shattuck became an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Pediatric Clinical Specialist in 2013 and continued her specialty training receiving her Certification as a Specialist in Biomechanics from NESTA in 2024. Dr. Shattuck is a coach for children with special needs and avid hiker. She is passionate about promoting physical activity, health, and wellness in the pediatric population. 
Dr. Shattuck is an active member in the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA), is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section for Pediatrics. She serves on the planning committee for the Pediatric Section of the APTA and is a member of the Clarkson University Faculty Senate.

Education Background

• Physical Therapy DPT - 2016 Utica College
• Physical Therapy M.S. - 1999 D'Youville College
• Physical Therapy B.S. - 1999 D'Youville College

Courses Taught

• PT 500 Foundations of Movement
• PT501 Movement Systems Examination
• PT 505 Foundations of Physical Therapy
• PT 524 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I: Clinical Neuroscience
• PT535 Physical Therapy Management of Pediatric Conditions
• PT604 Physical Therapy for Multiple Systems Disorders I
• PT614 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (PBL)
• PT616 Physical Therapy for Multiple Systems Disorders II

Teaching Interests

Mrs. Shattuck was adjunct faculty prior to taking a part time teaching position in Clarkson University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Her primary teaching area is pediatric physical therapy and she works to integrate pediatric knowledge throughout the curriculum. Teaching roles include foundational sciences, neuromuscular physical therapy, and multiple systems management.

Service

Clarkson Faculty Senate – Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences Representative

Clarkson University Curricular and Academic Policy Committee

Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences Interprofessional Committee

Department of Physical Therapy Curricular Coordinator

APTA Pediatric Section CSM Planning Committee

Hypermobility and the use of virtual reality
Early identification of children with developmental delay

North Coast Physical Therapy with specialty certification in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Research Interests

Hypermobility and the use of virtual reality

Early identification of children with developmental delay

Clinical Practice

North Coast Physical Therapy with specialty certification in Pediatric Physical Therapy