Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Contact this Expert Witness
- Additional States: Alabama, Florida, and New York
- Company: Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
- Phone: (917) 301-1672
- Cell: (917) 301-1672
- Website: www.expertwitnessPTOT.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Physical Therapy and Occupational TherapyKeywords/Search Terms:
Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurologicalEducation:
Doctorate Physical Therapy, University of Scranton; Masters of Physical Therapy, Hunter College; Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, University at BuffaloYears in Practice:
25Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
15Additional Information
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students. 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, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiovascular issues and status post-surgery, orthopedic issues and status post orthopedic surgeries, oncology diagnoses, amputees, brain injury rehab, neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, spasticity management, neurological/balance and vestibular issues. Inpatient and SNF settings. 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, supervisory experience.