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$700/hr
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This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the field of biomechanics. He received his AA from Brevard College before earning both his BS and MA at Western Carolina University. He subsequently earned his PhD in biomechanics from Auburn University. He is active in his field as a member of the South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport, the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, the Council of Healthcare Advisors, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and serving as a manuscript reviewer for 11 biomechanics and sports science journals. Currently, this expert is an adjunct professor of bioengineering at a South Carolina university, an adjunct clinical research professor of orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery for two South Carolina medical schools, and a professor of health and human performance at a South Carolina college.
Professor, A College in SC
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Auburn University
Charleston,
South Carolina
This expert is the only American weightlifting coach to have athletes medal at the Junior Worlds, Senior Worlds, Master Worlds, Pan-Am Championships, Pan-Am Games, and the Olympics. His instruction has produced 43 Senior National Champions, 82 Junior National Champions, 41 Youth National Champions, 31 Junior World Team Members, 9 Senior World Team members, 4 Youth World Team members and 3 Olympians. As a professional athlete, he competed at the Olympics, as well as numerous national competitions. Today, he travels the country to lecture on proper lifting technique and weightlifting safety.
Head, Strength and Conditioning, A university in GA
Master of Arts (MA), Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah,
Georgia
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What Can a Kinesiology Expert Witness Opine On?
Muscle Testing
Assessing muscle strength and function.
Gait Analysis
Evaluating walking patterns for abnormalities.
Postural Assessment
Analyzing body alignment and posture.
Range of Motion Testing
Measuring joint flexibility and movement.
Functional Movement Screening
Identifying movement dysfunctions in activities.
Biomechanical Analysis
Studying mechanics of body movements.
FAQs for Kinesiology Expert Witnesses
What is a kinesiology expert witness?
A kinesiology expert witness is a movement science specialist who explains how the body moves and functions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, analyzing injuries, and testifying to clarify biomechanical issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a kinesiology expert witness?
A kinesiology expert witness handles personal injury, sports injury, workplace injury, slip-and-fall, biomechanics, ergonomics, disability, and rehabilitation cases.
How can a kinesiology expert witness quantify biomechanical forces relevant to liability?
A kinesiology expert witness quantifies biomechanical forces by using motion analysis, force measurements, and injury biomechanics models to link body loads to liability.
What specific methodologies does a kinesiology expert witness use to analyze human movement?
A kinesiology expert witness uses biomechanical analysis, motion capture, gait assessment, video review, force measurements, and ergonomic evaluation to analyze human movement.
What education and certifications should a kinesiology expert witness possess for admissible testimony?
A kinesiology expert witness should hold at least a master’s or PhD in kinesiology or biomechanics plus relevant licenses or certifications (e.g., ATC, CSCS, PT) to support admissible testimony.
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