Exercise Expert Witnesses

Exercise expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on exercise. The exercise expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics, Geriatrics, Massage, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, and Physical Therapy.

Douglas B. Baumgarten, MS

Fitness and sports Expert Witness - Harvard grad

Sportfit Consulting

Leesburg, Florida
Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics - Health club, Gym, Fitness, Personal training, Exercise, Gym equipment, Fitness equipment, Exercise equipment, Treadmill, Weightlifting, Bicycle, Cycling, Baseball, Softball
Mr. Baumgarten has 40+ years of experience in the fitness and sports industry, including working as a personal trainer, program manager, business owner, facility designer, equipment salesperson, etc. He is a Harvard graduate with a Masters degree in Exercise Science as well as certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (Health-Fitness Director), National Academy of Sports Medicine, and as a Medical Exercise Specialist. He has been an adjunct professor at Marymount University; editorial Board member and columnist for Fitness Onsite magazine; and a columnist for Boardroom magazine. His management experience includes hiring, training, and supervision of fitness personnel; management of multiple fitness clubs; and equipment maintenance and safety issues. Mr. Baumgarten has decades of experience in competitive and recreational sports -- as a competitor, coach, and official. In baseball, he has competed for over 40 years, earning multiple all-star accolades in Men's ...

Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD, GCS (emeritus)

Golden Age Consultants, LLC

Orlando, Florida
Geriatrics, Physical Therapy - Aging, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, Falls, Exercise, Functional Assessment and Evaluation, Plan of Care Development, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Outpatient, Cognition, Psychosocial Well-Being, Geriatric Physical Therapy
Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy of the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida and Director of the ALIVE (Aging & Longevity Initiatives for Vitality & Enrichment) Lab at UCF. Dr. Dawson is a Board Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist Emeritus with over 20 years of clinical experience along with a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology from Cleveland State University. She has been recognized for excellence in her field by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy through receipt of the Distinguished Educator Award, the American Physical Therapy Association being awarded the Margaret L. Moore Outstanding New Academic Faculty Award, and the University of Central Florida with the Teaching Incentive Program Award. Her current area of research includes developing non-pharmacological interventions to improve functional and psychosocial outcomes in older adults with chronic disease includin...

Kent A. Edwards, PT,DPT,GCS,CLWT

Brooks Rehab Home Health

Homosassa, Florida
Physical Therapy, Geriatrics - Elderly, Geriatrics, lymphedema, home health care, Outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, falls, assisted living facility, balance, orthopedics, sub-acute, rehabilitation, acute care, rehab, long term care, exercise, total joint replacement, physical medicine and rehabilitation
Dr. Edwards has been a practicing physical therapist since 2005 after earning his Bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida. He then earned his Doctorate in Physical therapy from A.T. Still University in 2015. He has significant clinical experience in multiple settings, including home health, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics and acute care hospitals. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. Dr. Edwards has been an APTA Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist for over 20 years and is also a Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist. He continues to work as an experienced physical therapy clinician, but has also worked as a clinical educator, manager and trainer in multiple settings. Geriatric Clinical Specialist Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist Falls Expert Rehabilitation Expert Home Health Care Expert Standards of Care Expert...

Darren W. Volk, MS, PT, CLT

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Physical Therapy, Acute Care, Range of Motion, Automobile Accident, Vehicle Injury, Arthritis, Hyperextension, Orthopedics, Exercise, Extension, Abduction, Rehabilitation, Wellness, Muscle Flexibility, Adduction, Wound Care, Pain, Rehab Protocol, Cervical
Licensed Physical Therapist with more than 27 years of experience. Served as an expert witness on automobile accident injuries. Available for medical records review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.

Theresa Anne Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

Educise PC

Newbury, New Hampshire
Physical Therapy, Massage - Malpractice, personal injury, orthopedics, rehabilitation, massage therapy, exercise, fitness, ergonomics, manual therapy, mobilization, pain, falls, soft tissue injury, work-related injury, allied health, physiotherapy, continuing education
Board-certified Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1994, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Over ten years as faculty in physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, massage therapy and physical education, recreation and dance programs in NY and NH. Peer-reviewed medical journals: published scientific journal author: MOJ Orthopedics and Rheumatology and Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Massage Therapy Journal, International Fascia Research Congress presenter research author, and platform presentation speaker. Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Back School of Atlanta. Private practice physical therapist for over 30 years. Presented for American Physical, Occupational and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt Medical, Wake Forest, private companies and medical centers across the US. Approved provider of continuing education by National Certification Board of Therapeut...