Physical Therapy Biomechanics Expert Witness

SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE

o Physical therapy standard of care in acute care, outpatient, and sub-acute settings
o Balance and falls
o Rehabilitation related to amputation and prosthetics
o Geriatrics
o Orthopedics
o Neurological conditions
o Joint replacement
o Transfers and safety precautions/considerations
o Fractures
o Musculoskeletal health and disease
o Gabapentin, neurontin, pregabalin, lyrica
o Molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics

EDUCATION

Postdoctoral Fellowship Endocrinology, Mechanical Signaling in Bone (2014)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Postdoctoral Fellowship Biological Sciences (2011)
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Doctor of Philosophy Biomechanics and Movement Science (2011) – 3.96 GPA
Emphasis in Molecular Biology and Genetics University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy (2007) – 3.95 GPA
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science Biochemistry (2004) – 4.0 GPA
Health Sciences (minor) Religion (minor)
Lee University, Cleveland, TN
Research Internship Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (2002)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

CLINICAL POSITIONS

2022 – Present  Physical Therapist, Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 46202
o Acute care environment. Orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, medical/surgical conditions, cardiovascular surgery, fractures, falls
2014 – 2021 Physical Therapist, Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 46202
o Acute care environment. Orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, medical/surgical conditions, cardiovascular surgery, fractures, falls
2007 – 2021 Physical Therapist, Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE 19901
o Acute care environment. Orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, medical/surgical conditions, cardiovascular surgery, fractures, falls, neurological                     conditions (i.e., stroke, TIA)
2012 – 2014 Physical Therapist, Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC 27237
o Acute care environment. Orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, medical/surgical conditions, cardiovascular conditions, fractures, falls, neurological                 conditions (i.e., stroke, TIA)
2011 – 2014 Physical Therapist, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
o Acute care environment. Orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, medical/surgical conditions, cardiovascular surgery, fractures, falls, neurological                    conditions  (i.e., stroke, TIA)
2007 – 2009 Physical Therapist & Clinical Instructor, University of Delaware Neurological and Older Adult Clinic, Newark, DE 19716
o Treating geriatric patients in outpatient setting with neurological conditions (i.e., stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis)  orthopedic injuries, joint       replacement

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

2022 – Present Alabama State Physical Therapy License: PTH10684 2014 – Present Indiana State Physical Therapy License: 05011609A

2007 – Present Delaware State Physical Therapy License: J1-0002198
2007 – Present American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor 2011 – 2014 North Carolina State Physical Therapy                                         License: DP13293

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2022 – Present Co-Director, Musculoskeletal Health PhD Program, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Medicine, Indiana                University, Indianapolis, IN 46202
2020 – Present Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health & Human Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202

2020 – Present  Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202
2020 – Present Adjunct Associate Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN 46202
2014 – Present Director – Molecular Biomechanics Research Lab, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202
2017 – Present Director – Mechanobiology Core Facility, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Medicine, Indiana University,                                      Indianapolis, IN 46202
2022    Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Division of Molecular & Cellular Pathology, Heersink School of Medicine,                                              University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294
2021 – 2022 Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294
2021 – 2022 Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294
2021 – 2022 Director, PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294
2021 – 2022 Associate Scientist, Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone, and Autoimmunity Center, University of Alabama,                                                             Birmingham, AL 35294
2021 – 2022 Scientist, Center for Engagement in Disability Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294
2018 – 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health & Human Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202
2014 – 2018 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University,                                                           Indianapolis, IN 46202
2014 – 2020 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202
2018 – 2020 Adjunct Assistant Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN 46202

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

2018 Excellence in Research Workshop – Oct 9, IUPUI
2018 Enhancing Your Scientific Career: Unlocking Your Inner Mentor – Mar-Apr, IUPUI 2017 Dossier Preparation – Second Session –                                             Workshop – Nov 16, Campus Center, IUPUI 2017 CTL Curriculum Enhancement Grant Symposium, Oct 12, IUPUI
2017 Össur Academy Pro Care Amputee Workshop – Bob Gailey, Sep 20-21, SRT Prosthetics 2016 Dossier Preparation Workshop – Nov 22, IUPUI
2016 Excellence in Research Workshop – Oct 11, IUPUI 2016 Excellence in Teaching Workshop – Aug 30, IUPUI 2015 Excellence in                                             Research Workshop – Dec 8, IUPUI

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

2019 – Present Orthopaedic Research Society
2017 – Present Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health 2014 – Present Indiana Physical Therapy Association
2015 – Present Indiana University Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center 2015 – Present Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer                      Center
2015 – Present Indiana University Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis Program 2016 – Present Cancer and Bone Society
2014 – Present Research Section – APTA
2009 – Present American Society of Bone and Mineral Research 2005 – Present Geriatrics Section – APTA
2004 – Present American Physical Therapy Association 2003 – Present Alpha Chi National Honors Society
2021 – 2022 University of Alabama Center for Exercise Medicine
2021 – 2022 University of Alabama Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging
2010 – 2011 American Society of Biomechanics