Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses in Washington

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Physical Therapy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and sports medicine. Some of the most common specialties include orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, and geriatric therapy. They can opine on the effects of treatment protocols, functional capacity, disability, standard of care, and long-term prognosis.

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Average Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$300/hr

Review Fee

$400/hr

Deposition Fee

$475/hr

Court Fee

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  • Review Fee $700/hr

    This expert is a board-certified surgeon with a clinical fellowship in burn care. He is the director of a regional burn center and he has previously served as the chair for the department of surgery. In addition, he has published articles in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.

    Founder, A Laser Tattoo Removal Service in OR

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), UCLA School of Medicine

    Portland,

    Oregon

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Biology and his MA in Kinesology from California State University, Chico and his DPT in Physical Therapy and his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Utah. He is Board Certified in Physical Therapy and is Certified in Basic Life Support. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Medical Associations and has 25+ Publications on Physical Therapy Research. He is currently a Physical Therapist for a Private Physical Therapy Group and an Assistant Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy at a University in Texas.

    Physical Therapist, A Medical Center in ID

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Utah

    Star,

    Idaho

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  • Review Fee $375/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This expert has over 25 years of experience in physical therapy, specializing in spine rehabilitation and extremity conservative and post surgical rehabilitation, orthopedic manual therapy, with additional specialization in ankle and foot rehabilitation and orthotics. She earned her BA in psychology and BS in physical education from the University of California Berkeley, her MPT from Emory University, and her DPT from Evidence in Motion. She is certified in dry needling and as an orthopedic specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. This licensed physical therapist previously served as a staff physical therapist at West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic, at Reid and Yates Physical Therapy, and at New Heights Integrative Therapy. She currently serves as the owner and clinical director of a sports medicine and spine therapy clinic in Oregon.

    Owner/Clinical Director, A Sports Medicine and Spine Therapy Clinic in OR

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Evidence in Motion

    Portland,

    Oregon

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What Can a Physical Therapy Expert Witness Opine On?

Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques to relieve pain.

Therapeutic Exercises

Strengthening and mobility exercises.

Modalities

Use of heat, cold, or ultrasound.

Posture Training

Improving body alignment and function.

Gait Training

Improving walking patterns and stability.

Balance Training

Enhancing stability and coordination.

FAQs for Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses

What is a physical therapy expert witness?

A physical therapy expert witness is a licensed PT who provides specialized clinical insight in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying, and clarifying rehab and standard-of-care issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a physical therapy expert witness?

A physical therapy expert witness supports personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, disability, fall and sports injury, rehabilitation, and standard-of-care litigation cases.

How can a physical therapy expert witness quantify functional impairment for litigation?

A physical therapy expert witness quantifies functional impairment by using standardized tests, objective measurements, and medical records to document limits in mobility, strength, and daily activities.

What specific credentials qualify a physical therapy expert witness for complex injury matters?

A qualified physical therapy expert witness for complex injury matters holds a DPT or equivalent, state licensure, specialty certifications, and extensive clinical and forensic experience.

How does a physical therapy expert witness evaluate future rehabilitative care needs?

A physical therapy expert witness evaluates future rehabilitative care needs by assessing medical records, functional limits, prognosis, and evidence-based therapy plans and costs.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting physical therapy expert witnesses?

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