Gait Expert Witnesses

Alaska

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spinal cord injury, cauda equina syndrome, central cord, paraplegia, tetraplegia, life care planning, brain injury, TBI, mTBI, anoxic brain, long term care, catastrophic injury, neurorehabilitation, spasticity, disability evaluation, neck, back, gait, neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder

Dr. Glen House is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with over 35 years of personal and professional experience in spinal cord and brain injury medicine. He is subspecialty board-certified in both Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine, and completed a prestigious fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. House’s clinical practice focuses on spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and care for complex neurological patients. He previously served as Medical Director of a Spinal Cord Injury Program, with responsibilities including direct patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and leading didactic instruction. He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and as Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. A C7 complete spinal cord injury sustained in college has made him ...

Tucson, Arizona

Biomechanics, Premises Liability - Slips, Trips, Falls, ADA, Biomechanics, Injury Causation, Slip-Resistance Testing (tribometers), Pedestrian Reconstruction, OSHA, ASTM, Code Compliance, Building Codes, Stairs, Walkways, Awareness, Visual Detection, Human Factors, Gait, Hazard Warnings, Walking

Dr. Lee-Confer is a biomechanical expert specializing in injury causation, human movement, and walkway safety. As Director of Biomechanics at Verum Biomechanics and Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, he combines academic research with practical litigation support. His expertise spans: Slip, trip and fall biomechanics (injury biomechanics) Floor slip resistance testing (tribometers) Gait analysis and movement dynamics Code compliance (ASTM, ADA, IBC) Premises liability and safety standards A contributing author to ASTM F2508-16e, the standard for tribometer validation, Dr. Lee-Confer’s work directly informs measurement of walkway slip resistance—a key factor in many slip-and-fall cases. He also played an instrumental role in Arizona Senate Bill SB1373, advancing fall prevention measures. Dr. Lee-Confer holds a Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Southern California, with specialized research in slip detection, motor control, cause of injury to anatomic...

Los Angeles, California

Neurology, Otoneurology - traumatic brain injury, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular tests, cognition, inner ear, gait, balance, Meniere, concussion, neurology, causation, capacity, long-term disability, trauma, nystagmus, alcohol withdrawal, carbon monoxide, spinal disorders, stroke

Board-certified neurologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Author, speaker, and former clinical faculty at UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvard. Former Neurology Residency Program Director, Neurology Clerkship Director at UC Irvine. 15+ years of forensic experience, including rebuttals of opposing experts, review of complaints and motions, and consultation to help prepare for depositions and cross-examination of physicians. Extensive clinical practice experience in most areas of Neurology and Otoneurology. Contributor to multiple medical books. Co-author of "Dizziness Why You Feel Dizzy and What Will Help You Feel Better," a Johns Hopkins Univ. Press book. Experienced public speaker. Contact phone number for law firms (310)890-1470.

Carlsbad, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Amputation, Sarcoma, Pathologic Fracture, Accident, Injections, Fusion, Replacement, Facture, tear, burn, leg length, gait

Dr. Nathan Cushing Hammel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon currently practicing at Core Orthopedic Medical Center in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammel maintains an active operative practice specializing in hip and knee replacement. In addition to his primary focus on joint reconstruction, he possesses specialized training in orthopedic oncology, providing him with a sophisticated understanding of complex musculoskeletal pathology, limb-salvage techniques, and advanced bone and soft tissue conditions. As a medical-legal expert, Dr. Hammel is recognized for his ability to distill intricate surgical data into objective, evidence-based analysis for the legal community. His extensive experience includes: Medical-Legal Expert Testimony: Providing authoritative insights in both deposition and trial settings. Comprehensive Case File Review: Offering meticulous merit analysis for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Impairment Ratings: Performing precise evaluations and calculation...

Englewood, Colorado

Neurology - Neuromuscular, Pain, Spine, Cervical, Lumbar, Neuropathy, Headache, Concussion, Weakness, Trauma, Nerve, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tremor, Gait, Imbalance, Dementia

Dr. Daniel Jordan Kitei, D.O., M.A. is a double board-certified and fellowship trained neurologist. He completed his Neuromuscular Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and is Board Certified in Neurology as well as Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Kitei served as Chief Resident at the University of Connecticut Neurology Residency and obtained extra neuromuscular training at Stanford University and The University of California at San Francisco. He is a Clinical Professor at the Swedish Neurology Residency and Rocky Vista Medical School. His areas of specialty include neuromuscular diseases such as cervical and lumbar spine disease, neuropathy, gait difficulty, spine and nerve trauma, and neurodiagnostics such as NCS/EMG testing, nerve injuries and entrapments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal disease, and all areas of general neurology. He is active in clinical practice and has expensive experience with Independent Medical Examinations.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Trauma, Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, Charcot, Amputation, Ankle Fracture, Foot Fracture, Infection, Gangrene, Post operative complications, Gait, Neuropathy/Nerve Injury, External Fixation, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS , Arthritis, Limb length discrepency

I am a fellowship-trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon specializing in trauma, reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, sports injuries, and advanced arthroscopy. I treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology, with high-volume experience in fracture care, complex deformity correction, wound management, and surgical and nonsurgical management of lower-extremity conditions. I completed my Foot & Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, one of the highest-volume trauma training programs in the country. I completed my surgical residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where I now serve as an attending physician training residents in foot and ankle surgery. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. I am an experienced medical author and academic contributor, with publications and textbook chapters in limb s...

Rathdrum, Idaho

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spinal cord injury, cauda equina syndrome, central cord, paraplegia, tetraplegia, life care planning, brain injury, TBI, mTBI, anoxic brain, long term care, catastrophic injury, neurorehabilitation, spasticity, disability evaluation, neck, back, gait, neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder

Dr. Glen House is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with over 35 years of personal and professional experience in spinal cord and brain injury medicine. He is subspecialty board-certified in both Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine, and completed a prestigious fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. House’s clinical practice focuses on spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and care for complex neurological patients. He previously served as Medical Director of a Spinal Cord Injury Program, with responsibilities including direct patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and leading didactic instruction. He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and as Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. A C7 complete spinal cord injury sustained in college has made him ...

Maryland

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Trauma, Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, Charcot, Amputation, Ankle Fracture, Foot Fracture, Infection, Gangrene, Post operative complications, Gait, Neuropathy/Nerve Injury, External Fixation, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS , Arthritis, Limb length discrepency

I am a fellowship-trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon specializing in trauma, reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, sports injuries, and advanced arthroscopy. I treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology, with high-volume experience in fracture care, complex deformity correction, wound management, and surgical and nonsurgical management of lower-extremity conditions. I completed my Foot & Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, one of the highest-volume trauma training programs in the country. I completed my surgical residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where I now serve as an attending physician training residents in foot and ankle surgery. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. I am an experienced medical author and academic contributor, with publications and textbook chapters in limb s...

San Antonio, Texas

Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy - cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, amputation, spinal cord injury, functional capacity evaluation, developmental disabilities, orthopedic injuries, neurologic injuries, birth injuries, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, medical cost projection, jails and prisons, wheelchairs, gait

Dr. Raphael Sadiwa is a licensed physical therapist in the State of Texas (license #: 1104404) with 30 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. His three decades of professional experience spans working with different age groups throughout the lifespan. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Boston University and have dual certifications in Life Care Planning and Functional Capacity Evaluation. As a clinical doctoral level physical therapist licensed in Texas, he has additional training in diagnostic clinical reasoning which provides him the ability to see patients in Texas directly without a physician order for a limited number of sessions. In addition, his doctoral education included graduate coursework in statistics enabling him to appraise the literature that he uses in writing and supporting his opinions. His work has been published as case abstracts in peer reviewed journals, and some have been cited in scoping and systematic...

Virginia

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Trauma, Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, Charcot, Amputation, Ankle Fracture, Foot Fracture, Infection, Gangrene, Post operative complications, Gait, Neuropathy/Nerve Injury, External Fixation, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS , Arthritis, Limb length discrepency

I am a fellowship-trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon specializing in trauma, reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, sports injuries, and advanced arthroscopy. I treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology, with high-volume experience in fracture care, complex deformity correction, wound management, and surgical and nonsurgical management of lower-extremity conditions. I completed my Foot & Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, one of the highest-volume trauma training programs in the country. I completed my surgical residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where I now serve as an attending physician training residents in foot and ankle surgery. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. I am an experienced medical author and academic contributor, with publications and textbook chapters in limb s...