Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses
Physical therapy 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 physical therapy. The physical therapy expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Chiropractic, Critical Care Medicine, Disability Evaluation, Emergency Medicine, Life Care Planning, Medical Coding, Neurology, Nursing Homes, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Physical Therapy.
William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes
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Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions.
In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...
Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...
Dr. Kelly S. Harvey, MS, PT, DPT, TPS, CLCP, CFCE
Forensic Analyst, Damages Expert, Life Care Plans
Harvey Medical Legal Consulting
Los Angeles, California
Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy
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Trauma, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burns, Pain Management, Defense Medical Exam, Functional Capacity Eval, Workman's Comp, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Life Care Planner, Catastrophic Case Management
Dr. Harvey is internationally respected as a pediatric, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation expert. She specializes in the treatment of complex orthopedic trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and burns. She draws from her 30 years of evidenced based practice expertise, utilizing a clinically driven research approach, with the support of a dynamic network of multidisciplinary experts, to serve and deliver on each case.
Harvey Medical Legal Consulting provides Life Care Planning, A Day in the Life Video Presentations, Expert Witness Reports and Testimony, Damage Assessment, Medical Record Review, and Life Expectancy Services.
Dr. Harvey routinely provides expert opinions addressing the following diagnoses:
Orthopedic Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burn Injury, Birth Injury, Neurologic Injury, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Dental Injuries, Psychiatric, Psychological Tr...
Michael Tang, PT, DPT, CMPT, CLCP, CMPS
Certified Life Care Planner and Physical Therapist
Pembroke Pines , Florida
Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy
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Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy Expert Witness, Functional Capacity Evaluation, FCE, Personal Injury, Amputation, Pain Management, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Place Injury, Slip and Fall, Auto Accident, Traumatic brain Injuries, TBI, MVA, Multiple Trauma, Medical Cost Projection
Licensed physical therapist 7+ years of clinical experience including: geriatrics, adults, home health, and outpatient orthopedics, intervention including therapeutic exercise, manual/thrust-manipulative therapy, electrical stimulation and ultrasound modalities. Supervisory experience of physical therapy assistants and aides.
Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes:
- Rotator Cuff Repairs
- Shoulder Replacements
- Total/Partial Knee Replacements, Arthroscopic Meniscus
- Total/Partial Hip Replacements, Arthroscopic Hip
- Pre-operative and post-operative cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle, foot surgeries
- Cervical/Lumbar disc pathology, arthritic pain, facet syndrome, degenerative disc disease
- Neurological Diseases such as: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Spasticity,
- Balance and Falls, Fall Risk Assessment
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
- Slip and Falls
- Gait and Balance
- Home Health
- Outpatient Orthopedics
Life Care Planning (CLCP) and Me...
Darren W. Volk, MS, PT, CLT
Third Opinion MD, LLC
Clayton, Georgia
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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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.
Walter S Friberg, MD, Cert. Ac., FAAPMR, MCIME, FACIME
Friberg Spine & Joint Institute
Chicago, Illinois
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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IME, file review, Rehabilitation, EMG/NCV, Osteopathic manipulation, Physical Therapy, Diagnostic ultrasound, Acupuncturist, Legal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Intellectual Property consulting for health professionals
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Diplomate, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners; Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Author of book "Movements and Orthopedic Tests" and two patents.
William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert
Zionsville, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes
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Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions.
In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...
Steve Allison, DPT, CME
Functional Capacity & PT Malpractice Expert -30+yr
Functional Capacity Experts, LLC
Bossier City, Louisiana
Physical Therapy, Disability Evaluation
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Functional Capacity Evaluation, FCE, physical therapy, impairment, disability, functional limitation, activities of daily living, loss of enjoyment of life activities, performance validity, pain behavior, motor vehicle accident, work injury, medical malpractice, fitness-for-duty, nursing home, fall
Dr. Allison is CEO and managing partner of Functional Capacity Experts, LLC and Disability Management Group, LLC. He is a doctor of physical therapy and certified DOT medical examiner. Licensed to practice in Louisiana since 1993. He has 24 years of clinical practice experience specializing in functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) for cases involving personal injury, workers' compensation, long term disability, and Social Security disability claims. He has performed more than 5,000 FCEs to more objectively quantify and qualify the severity of an individual's occupational disability, credibility of pain behavior, physical impairments with participation in basic activities of daily living, and loss of enjoyment of life activities.
Dr. Allison was the lead author of the Functional Capacity Evaluation Best Practice Guidelines adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2018. He was also an author of the Functional Capacity Evaluation and Disability Determination monogra...
Hannah Foster, PT, DPT, NCS
PT Expert Witness Edge
Chesterfield, Missouri
Physical Therapy, Neurology
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Neurological Physical Therapy, Oncology, Oncology Rehab, Acute Care, Cerebrovascular Accident, Physical Therapy, Geriatrics, Post Operative Care, Orthopedics, Parkinson's Rehab, Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Hannah Foster has a B.S. from the University of Dayton (2008), as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina (2011). Additionally, she completed a Neurologic Physical Therapy residency program at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL in 2013.
Currently, Dr. Foster works as a full-time clinician in an acute care hospital, specifically in the setting of oncology with patients with gynecologic and hematologic cancers. Dr. Foster is also an adjunct faculty member within the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning (Jacksonville, FL) working as a research and publication mentor to current Neurologic Physical Therapy residents. She serves on the Nominating Committee of the Brain Injury Special Interest Group within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Hannah is the published primary author of a peer-reviewed journal article, as well as supporting author on two other peer-reviewed articles and over 20 professional poster presentations.
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Dr. Michelle E Wolpov, PT, DPT, MBA, AT(R), CSCS
Physical Therapy Expert Witness since 2002
Physical Therapy Expert Witness Services
Freehold, New Jersey
Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Injury, Standard of Care, Rehabilitation, Health Club, Personal Training, Personal Trainer, Fitness, Gym
Dr. Wolpov has practiced in the physical therapy industry for over 37 years, and she specializes in the outpatient orthopedic setting. In 1987, Dr. Wolpov graduated from Ithaca College with an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy. She began employment as a PT in a variety of settings, including acute care in hospitals, and subacute care in nursing homes, home care, and assisted-living facilities. She also worked with athletes from the U.S. Olympic Team and for the NY Giants. In 2001, Dr. Wolpov graduated top of her class, with a 4.0 GPA and an MBA from Monmouth University. In May 2002, Dr. Wolpov opened Game Shape Physical Therapy and Fitness Center in Manalapan, NJ. Game Shape is a premier full-service physical therapy facility, also offering exclusive one-on-one personal training and fitness memberships. Game Shape is a Rehabilitation Network - Participating Location with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City.
In addition to working as a physical therapist,...
Daniel J. Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, COMT
Physical Therapy Expert- Chair of Doctoral Program
Southampton, New York
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes
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physical therapy, merit, standards of care, amputation, prosthetics, falls, geriatrics, orthopedics, functional capacity evaluation, nursing homes, PT, rehabilitation
Updated 10/22/23
Summary:
-Doctor of Physical Therapy
-PhD in Physical Therapy (dual doctoral degrees)
-Board-Certified in Geriatrics
-Board-Certified in Orthopedics
-Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
-Program Chair
-National/International presenter
-Published scientific journal manuscripts/textbook chapters
-Can perform independent physical therapy examinations
Beyond being a licensed physical therapist (DPT) and a PhD in Physical Therapy, I am also dual board-certified in Orthopedics and Geriatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, which in turn is recognized and promoted by the American Physical Therapy Association. I have over 14 years of experience working with primarily geriatric, orthopedic, and amputee populations in nearly all the primary clinical settings (skilled nursing, sub-acute rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.) I currently serve as the Chair and an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Stony Bro...
Bryan Muench, MS, PT, CLCP
CLCP Expert Testimony & Physical Therapist
MACKENZIE LIFE CARE PLANNING
Tyler, Texas
Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy
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Certified Life Care Planner, CLCP, Life Care Planning, Life Care Plan Analysis, Life Care Plan Review, Physical Therapy, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Cost Estimate, Injury Medical Witness, Long-Term Care, Expert Witness, Plaintiff, Defense, Federal Court, State Court
Bryan Muench is a Certified Life Care Planner with a background in physical therapy. He has worked two decades in pediatric and adult care, primarily in the arena of home health. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2001 with a master’s degree in physical therapy. He was certified as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist in 2012. He has experience as a physical therapist working in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and early childhood intervention in addition to his vast home health experience. In his spare time, he coaches a baseball team based out of Tyler, Texas. He lives in Gladewater, Texas, with his wife Erin, and their eleven children.
Joseph E Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM
Salt Lake City, Utah
Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) / ECLS, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), physical therapy, ventricular assist device (LVAD), cardiothoracic surgery, ventilation
HIGHLIGHTS:
--Full Time Clinically active in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
--Tenured Associate Professor at high volume referral Tertiary Academic Medical Center
--NIH Funded Researcher (>100 peer reviewed journal articles)
--International Leader in ECMO/Critical Care
--Authored Multiple Guidelines in ECMO/Critical Care
--ICU Medical Director
--Section Head of Critical Care
--Medical Director of ECMO
--Expert Witness since 2014
--Authored multiple reports/depositions. Effective reports, honest/direct assessments, rapid turn around, repeat clients.
Dr. Joseph E Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM, is a clinically active attending physician with dual board certification in both Emergency Medicine and in Critical Care Medicine, and is a leading international expert in the use and management of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and life support, with 90+ peer reviewed publications on PubMed.
He has particular expertise in emergency me...
David Boll, DC CPC PES
Expert Opinions / Comprehensive Chiropractic Services
Adell, Wisconsin
Chiropractic, Medical Coding
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Sports Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Chiropractic malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, motor vehicle collisions, independent medical examinations, legal medicine, physical therapy, coding, standard of care, scope of practice, insurance fraud, benefits, Taft- Hartley, personal injury
Dr. Boll has extensive medicolegal experience and has been in practice since 1992. He has been retained nationwide for various cases. Dr. Boll assists numerous entities (law enforcement, law firms, insurance carriers, TPAs) as an Expert Witness, Consulting Witness, CPT and diagnostic coding issues, File Review, and Independent Medical Examinations, along with internal educational programs. He is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC and a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from NASM. Dr. Boll has active licenses in both Wisconsin and Michigan. He continues to practice within his athletic training and conditioning facility, serving two school districts and consulting with professional racing sanctioning bodies regarding race weekend injury concerns. Dr. Boll was a former Chiropractic Services Director for an insurance company, where he assisted in writing guidelines, sitting on appeals panels, and establishing internal review and claims processing measures. He is a cu...