Zeina A Grifoni, MPT, NCPT Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Physical Therapy

Keywords/Search Terms:

Physical, Therapy, Psychology, Physical Therapist, Therapist, rehabilitation, cardiovascular rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, Pilates

Education:

Pilates Instructor Certification, Ellie Herman Studios; Masters in Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt College; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of California Davis

Years in Practice:

20

Additional Information

Zeina Grifoni, MPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience in all areas of rehabilitation. Her work has ranged from inpatient care including cardiovascular rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation to outpatient orthopedic care including pre-and post-operative care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, rehabilitation post motor vehicle accident, and special conditions including osteoporosis, scoliosis, joint replacements, osteoarthritis, Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and women’s health issues. She is also a specialist in Pilates and Pilates for rehabilitation. In addition to her extensive range of practice, she educates both Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors in rehabilitation and how to maximize rehabilitative success in patients while working within the scope of practice. She also collaborates with doctors developing rehab protocols for special populations. Zeina currently works with competitive-level dancers and ice skaters as well as Swiss Olympic athletes for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and facilitation of improved performance. Zeina can work with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on: Scope of practice, medical malpractice for Physical Therapists, standards of care, proper treatment protocols, expected and/or target outcomes for rehabilitation, negligence in matters about Physical Therapy, properly executed physical therapy treatments, and practice management guidelines.