Assist. Professor|Nationwide|Plaintiff & Defense

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Licensed physical therapist (PT, ScD) with a doctoral degree in rehabilitation sciences and 16 years of clinical experience. Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Arizona Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Available for plaintiff and defense matters nationwide. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 16+ years of clinical physical therapy practice including outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and musculoskeletal specialty settings. Areas of clinical focus include evaluation and management of spine and extremity conditions, differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders, manual therapy, evidence-based exercise prescription, and documentation compliant with payer, regulatory, and professional standards. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Arizona -- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (2024-Present). Instruction in clinical reasoning, musculoskeletal examination, differential diagnosis, and CAPTE-aligned curriculum development. This role reflects current, active engagement with evolving physical therapy practice standards. EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES Medical record review and case screening | Standard of care analysis | Written expert reports and affidavits | Deposition testimony | Trial testimony | Documentation and regulatory compliance review. Case types: physical therapy malpractice, personal injury, workers' compensation, disability determination, and documentation compliance. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS -- Doctor of Science (ScD), Rehabilitation Sciences -- Texas Tech University, 2020 -- Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) -- University of Findlay, 2010 -- Bachelor of Science, Health Science -- University of Findlay, 2008 -- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), Lower Extremity -- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), Lower Spine -- Arizona Licensed Physical Therapist #010138, Active PUBLICATIONS Peterson S, Weible K, et al. Continuing education courses for orthopedic and sports physical therapists in the United States often lack supporting evidence. Physical Therapy. 2022;102(6). Peterson S, Rainey N, Weible K. Who writes this stuff? Musculoskeletal information quality and authorship of popular health websites. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2022;60:102563. CONTACT (419) 438-3199 (direct) | hello@thecumulusagency.com | thecumulusagency.com Initial record review available at no charge. Plaintiff and defense engagements accepted.