Chiropractic Standard of Care and Biomechanics

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Justin Dukes is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal assessment, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. He is founder and owner of Body In Motion Chiropractic & Functional Fitness in Denver, Colorado, treating active patients from recreational athletes to competitive runners and cyclists. Dr. Dukes combines clinical practice, advanced biomechanical training, and industry consulting experience. He serves as a biomechanics consultant for Altra Running (VF Corporation), advising on footwear design and product development, and holds advanced certifications in 3-D gait analysis, functional movement assessment, and soft tissue treatment techniques. His expertise is particularly relevant to mechanism of injury analysis, musculoskeletal injury causation, chiropractic standard of care, gait/movement dysfunction, rehabilitation outcomes, and biomechanical injury assessment. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Injury Analysis & Biomechanics — Mechanism of injury analysis (MVAs, slip-and-falls, workplace injuries, sports trauma); biomechanical assessment of causation, force analysis, and body mechanics; 3-D gait analysis and motion capture interpretation; correlation of clinical findings with reported mechanisms; pre-existing vs. acute injury assessment. Chiropractic Standard of Care — Evaluation of treatment appropriateness, frequency, and duration; diagnostic workup adequacy (imaging, orthopedic testing); treatment plans vs. clinical guidelines; referral and interdisciplinary coordination; documentation and record-keeping analysis. Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes — Design/evaluation of rehab programs; functional limitations and disability assessment; return-to-work/sport timelines; MMI determinations; strength and conditioning program appropriateness for injured populations. Product Liability & Footwear — Biomechanical analysis of footwear/orthotics related to injury; product design vs. gait mechanics and injury risk; expert knowledge of footwear design, construction, and biomechanical impact. CASE TYPES Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workers' Compensation, Chiropractic Malpractice, Sports Injury Litigation, Product Liability, Insurance Disputes SERVICES Medical record review and case merit evaluation; written expert reports and declarations; deposition and trial testimony; independent medical examinations; biomechanical injury reconstruction; 3-D gait analysis for litigation; rebuttal reports/peer review; attorney consultation and case strategy support. EDUCATION Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Western States (Portland, OR) Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Food Science, University of Vermont LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS DC — State of Colorado BLS & CPR/AED certified CSCS (NSCA) Certified Gait Analyst Level 1 & 2 (RunDNA/Trace 3-D); 3DMAPS & CAFS (Gray Institute) AMIT Graston Technique FAKTR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Body In Motion Chiropractic & Functional Fitness — Owner & Treating Chiropractor, Denver, CO (2009–Present). Founded and operates a multidisciplinary clinic integrating chiropractic, rehab, sports medicine, and functional fitness. Treats 60–70 patients weekly; develops treatment protocols using manual therapy, corrective exercise, and 3-D gait analysis. Altra Running — Biomechanics Consultant (2019–Present). Advises product design/marketing on footwear development; contributed to a shoe platform that achieved significant sales growth. Kaiser Permanente — Staff Chiropractor, Colorado (2009–2016). Managed 150–180 patients weekly within an integrated healthcare system; coordinated care with physicians, surgeons, and specialists under evidence-based protocols. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Biomechanics/gait analysis educator; youth athlete strength & conditioning program design; lacrosse coaching background; performance research at UVM School of Medicine; digital content creator for exercise/rehab programming.