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Dr. Naglaa Elskenidy is an Assistant Professor in the College of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, where she has served since 2020. She earned her Doctor of Science (DSc) with a focus on electromyography (EMG) in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

In the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, Dr. Elskenidy coordinates the Introduction to Movement and Clinical Physiology courses and contributes extensively to the Clinical Skills series. She leads the electrotherapy module in Clinical Skills IV, coordinates Clinical Skills VII, and teaches EMG content within the Neurological Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology course.

With more than 35 years of outpatient clinical experience, Dr. Elskenidy brings a strong clinical perspective to her teaching. Her expertise spans orthopedic and geriatric rehabilitation, with a specialized focus on vestibular rehabilitation. She regularly treats patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Ménière’s disease, and other balance and dizziness disorders.

Dr. Elskenidy is also actively involved in continuing education, providing courses for practicing physical therapists in areas such as vestibular and balance disorders, gait training, osteoarthritis, fitness, and introductory EMG.

Research Interests

• Knowledge and applications of Clinical Electrophysiology in physical therapy
• Clinical electrophysiology competency, teaching and learning methods in entry level DPT programs and their impact on the clinical applications in PT
• The use of the artificial intelligence and competency based frameworks in Doctor of Physical Therapy education, and their impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, research productivity, and administrative processes.

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Elskenidy N, Ramirez E, Canlas N, Roedeshimer A, Ludwig R, Torres J, and Benny T. The Exploration of the Current State of Diagnostic Electromyography Education in Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs Throughout the United States: An Exploratory Survey. Poster presentation, American Physical Therapy Association; Combined Sections Meeting (CMS). Anaheim, CA; February 2026
• Elskenidy N. Exploration of the current state of diagnostic electromyography education in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs throughout the United States: a survey study. J Rehabil Pract Res. 2025;6(1):163. doi:10.33790/jrpr1100163
• Elskenidy N, Shah A, Salem A, Masud A, Melbardis K, Brcic N, and Alcala C. Types and quality of the electromyography (EMG) content within DPT curricula: An exploratory survey in the United States. Poster Presentation, American Physical Therapy Association; Combined Sections Meeting (CMS). Houston, TX; February 2025
• Elskenidy N, Shah A, Salem A, Masud A, Melbardis K, Brcic N, and Alcala C. Types and quality of the electromyography (EMG) content within DPT curricula: An exploratory survey in the United States. Poster Presentation, Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA); Virtual Poster Hall; March 2024
• Elskenidy N, Gandhi-Besbes S, Bugos T, Simeonovski A, Howlett B, Turskey K, and Arendt A. The prevalence and knowledge of electromyography as a diagnostic tool used by physical therapists in clinical settings: An exploratory survey in Illinois. Poster Presentation, American Physical Therapy Association; Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA; February 2024
• Elskenidy N, Gandhi-Besbes S, Bugos T, Simeonovski A, Howlett B, Turskey K, and Arendt A. The prevalence and knowledge of electromyography as a diagnostic tool used by physical therapists in clinical settings: An exploratory survey in Illinois. Poster Presentation. Illinois Physical Therapy Association; Virtual Poster Hall; March 2023

Education

• Doctor of Science
  Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
  Physical Therapy, Clinical Electrophysiology
  May 2005
• Master of Science
  Finch University of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
  Physical Therapy
  June 1996
• Bachelor of Physical Therapy
  Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
  Physical Therapy
  May 1990

Professional Society Membership

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • American Academy of Clinical Electrodiagnosis (AACE)
  • APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
  • American Academy of Education
• Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management (ACEWM)
• American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
• The Chronicle of Higher Education