Eric Shamus, MS, PT, CSCS

Eric Shamus'is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences'at Florida Gulf Coast University'(FGCU). Prior to'FGCU, Dr. Shamus spent 14 years on faculty at Nova Southeastern University teaching in the Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine programs.'He'taught'a range of manual therapy techniques from muscle energy, counterstrain, facilitated positional release, cranial techniques, myofascial release, movement mobilization and HVLA thrust techniques.'He earned...See more

Eric Shamus'is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences'at Florida Gulf Coast University'(FGCU). Prior to'FGCU, Dr. Shamus spent 14 years on faculty at Nova Southeastern University teaching in the Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine programs.'He'taught'a range of manual therapy techniques from muscle energy, counterstrain, facilitated positional release, cranial techniques, myofascial release, movement mobilization and HVLA thrust techniques.'He earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from Florida International University, 'Masters degree in Biomechanical trauma from Lynn University/University of Miami, 'PhD in Educational Leadership from Lynn University and his Doctor'of Physical Therapy from Sage University.'Dr. Shamus is an author of several'textbooks. He has participated in numerous national and international presentations as well as authoring multiple chapters and journal articles.'In manual therapy, he teaches continuing education courses and presents to'physical therapy orthopedic'residents and'manual therapy fellows.'Eric is an active member in the APTA. At the FPTA state level, he'is the conference committee chair, serves on the continuing education committee, serves on the dry needling task force, and'served on the Temporary License Task Force. For the last 15'years, he has been'a delegate from Florida for the APTA House of Delegates. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). See less