Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Physical therapy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and pediatrics. Some of the most common specialties among physical therapy expert witnesses also include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound care management, vestibular rehabilitation, and aquatic therapy. They can opine on the effects of injury recovery processes, therapeutic exercises, patient compliance with treatment plans, post-surgical rehabilitation protocols, and the impact of physical therapy on quality of life.

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David S. Gibson, MBA, MRCView profile

ID: 374383

Mr. David S. Gibson, MBA, MRC

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Illinois

Mr. David S. Gibson has over 40 years of experience in the field of Vocational Economics. He earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana, his MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, and his Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentucky. Formerly, this expert served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Vocational Economics, Inc....

Pediatric Disabilities Expert WitnessView profile

E-014119

Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been the Chief of Pediatrics at the Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children since 1981, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury program since its inception in 1983, and in 2005 became the Assistant Chief of Staff, Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and an MD from University of Illinois. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics...

James J. Radke, CRC, MSView profile

ID: 6733017

Mr. James J. Radke, CRC, MS

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Illinois

Mr. James J. Radke has 46 years of experience in Rehabilitation Counseling. He earned his BS in Psychology and Zoology from the University of Wisconsin Madison and, his MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Today, this expert is certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Formerly, this expert served as a...

Prosthetics Expert WitnessView profile

E-171081

Prosthetics Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert attended Auburn University to complete his BS in Rehabilitation Services, his MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, and his PhD in Rehabilitation Services. He is a ABC certified Prosthetist and Orthotist, and a certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, past board member Commission on Rehabilitation Education, and the National...

Sylvia F Garwin, MDView profile

ID: 20910

Dr. Sylvia F Garwin, MD

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Illinois

This qualified expert is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a certified life care planner. She earned her BS in chemistry from Angelo State University and her MD from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston before completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Texas Tech Health Science Center. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American College...

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Expert WitnessView profile

E-364796

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of physical therapy, specializing in the treatment of acute and chronic back, neck and extremity pain and dysfunction, as well as headaches and whiplash. He received his BS in kinesiology from Southern Illinois University before earning his DPT from Franklin Pierce University. He subsequently completed a fellowship in orthopedic...

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Alexander EarlView profile

ID: 37328

Dr. Alexander Earl

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Illinois

This expert is board-certified by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and is a licensed chiropractic physician in Illinois. After earning his BS in applied exercise sciences from Azusa Pacific University, he earned his DC from the National University of Health Sciences. He continued to found a rehabilitation institute, where he still works today. He also served as the team chiropractic...

Bridget Ann SalataView profile

ID: 39733

Ms. Bridget Ann Salata

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Illinois

This expert has nearly two decades' worth of experience as a physical therapy assistant. She earned her BS in physics as DePaul University before going back to school to earn her AAS as a physical therapy assistant at Oakton Community College. She is a licensed physical therapy assistant for the state of Illinois. She formerly served as a physical therapy assistant for multiple facilities...

The Average Physical Therapy Expert Witness
Charges $392 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $475

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  • Court Fee

    $400

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Physical Therapy Expert Witness FAQs

A physical therapy expert witness provides insight on standard care practices, patient injuries, rehabilitation methods, and can testify on the potential impact of an injury.

Cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, disability claims, or any case where physical rehabilitation is a factor may require this expertise.

Yes. They can provide insights into various subspecialties such as orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, neurological, and sports physical therapy.

They can assess whether the standard of care was met during treatment, identify if negligence occurred, and evaluate the impact of any alleged malpractice on the patient's recovery.

Current clinical experience ensures that the expert witness is up-to-date with the latest techniques, standards of care, and advancements in physical therapy practice.

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