Expert Details
Physical Therapy
ID: 736073
South Carolina, USA
Eccentric Vs. Concentric Strength Training Programs on the Contractile Strength of the Elbow Flexors. 1995 Certificate Program Safety Training CUNY College of SI, 1996. Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, Columbia Southern University, Ph.D. Thesis – Design of an Ergonomic Handle for Prevention of Repetitive Motion Injuries. 1999 N.D. Doctor of Naturopathy, Trinity College of Natural Health, 2000 I.M.D. Doctor of Integrative Medicine, Capital University of Integrative Medicine, June 2000, Thesis-Magnetic Field Therapy History and Clinical Application: Case Study. 2006 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Widener University, Class of 2000 Integrative Medicine Fellow, Kaiser Institute, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, IHeLp (Integrative Health and Wellness Program) Class-Summer 2015. Completion / Graduated 7-2015.
As a clinician, academic and Expert has participated as a National Institutes of Health Study Section-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine “Exploratory Program Grants for Frontier Medicine Research” Work with colleagues to review applications for funding in the areas of Biofield, Homeopathy, Bioelectromagnetics, and Spiritual Healing 2001
NIH –NCCAM, Grant reviewer, Integrative Medicine 2001
Professor Emeritus of Physical Medicine, June 30,2006 CUIM and HGTC 2012.
Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association, Life Time Member since 1967. Director of the Grand Strand District, SCAPTA, 2007-current
American Academy of Pain Management, Diplomat #6925 1997 Board Certified
American Association of Integrative Medicine, Fellow, Member of the Executive Board of Directors 2002
American Board of Professional Disability Consultants, Credentialing of other Rehabilitation Personnel, Diplomat 1995-2000
American Naturopathic Medicine Certification and Accreditation Board-10/99 Board Certified Naturopath (#07452)
National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals CDEII, Certified Disability Examiner 1997-2005
American College of Forensic Examiners, Fellow of the College, Board Certified 1996 -2007 (#1403)
American Board of Disability Analysts, Diplomat, Senior Disability Analyst 1997
Biofeedback Certification of America 1981-1989 ( #0143)
Accreditation’s
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification
as a Health Coach, W50863, is valid through 12/31/2019.
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification, Health Behavior Change Specialist 2018
Physical Therapist South Carolina 2007-#5562-Current
Diplomat American Academy of Pain Management Board Certified
Credentialed Clinical Instructor APTA 2008
50+ years of clinical, academic and consulting experience. Participated in 50 cases, qualified in multiple states as a Physical Therapy Expert. Provide full services records review, reports, depositions testimony in court. Able to travel. Provides consulting for plaintiffs and defense cases.Currently still providing PRN services to patients at two out-patient physical therapy practices in Myrtle Beach and Little River SC.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2006 | Degree: DPT | Subject: Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy | Institution: Widener University |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: I.M.D. Doctor of | Subject: Integrative Medicine | Institution: Capital University of Integrative Medicine |
| Year: 1999 | Degree: N.D. Doctor | Subject: Naturopathy | Institution: Trinity College of Natural Health |
| Year: 1996 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Occupational Safety and Health Engineering | Institution: Columbia Southern University |
| Year: 1971 | Degree: M.S. | Subject: Exercise Physiology | Institution: Long Island University |
| Year: 1969 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Physical Therapy | Institution: SUNY Downstate, College of Health Related Professions |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1980 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: PRN | Department: Physical Therapy Expert Witness |
Responsibilities:Claims evaluation for malpractice, standards of care, plaintiff and defense, consultation, provides written reports and opinions, depositions and court testimony for physical therapy, occupational health, exercise and falls . |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: PRN | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Coverage for Physical Therapy: As a physical therapist Expert performed the evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and medical disorders. He implements treatments of patients with psychosomatic disorders including TMJ, irritable bowel, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal, headache and peripheral vascular diseases. He evaluates and treats patients with pulmonary and cardiac disease. He supervises staff of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, aids and administrative personnel and student interns from a variety of higher educational institutions graduate and undergraduate. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2016 | Employer: Cross Country Education | Title: Lecturer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Integrative Medicine in Rehab: Delivering Value-Driven & Compassionate Care. Cherry Hill, NJ, Edison NJ, Paramus NJ, Fairfax VA, Frederick VA, Baltimore MD. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2016 | Employer: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Exam Development Committee | Title: PTA member | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Review material related to entry level competence• Review items and find appropriate reference that supports and validates the item • Determine the rubric for the item based on content outline • Work with other experts to maintain the validity and reliability of the NPTE • Analyze multiple choice item performance using statistical analysis • Identify psychometric criteria for developing defensible multiple-choice examinations |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2015 | Employer: Cora Rehab-Indigo Therapy Specialists | Title: Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Direct patient care | Department: Out Patient PT |
Responsibilities:Evaluation and treatment of geriatric, pediatric, adults, sports injury, industrial medicine, supervision of PTAs, student PTAs, and techs. Direct patient intervention, documentation of all procedures in compliance with all new PQRS regulations and functional reporting. Responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2018 | Employer: Human Performance and Wellness | Title: Physical Therapist Direct patient care | Department: Out Patient PT |
Responsibilities:Evaluation and treatment of geriatric, pediatric, adults, sports injury, industrial medicine, supervision of PTAs, student PTAs, and techs. Direct patient intervention, documentation of all procedures in compliance with all new PQRS regulations and functional reporting. Responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2012 | Employer: Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Title: Professor/ Program Director HGTC PTA Program | Department: Allied Health/PTA |
Responsibilities:Examination Item Writer for Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy PTA Examinations 2011The program director has contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and student evaluation. The core faculty have the responsibility and authority to establish academic regulations and to design, implement, and evaluate the curriculum. The program director provides effective leadership for the program including, but not limited to, responsibility for communication, program assessment and planning, fiscal management, and faculty evaluation. Responsible for development of the syllabi for the PTA program, development, achieving accreditation from CAPTE, teaching in the curriculum lecture and laboratory sections, liaison with other departments, and administration. Advising and counseling of students, serves on college wide committees. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2007 | Employer: Health Restoration Resources | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consultant for large and small company for on site ergonomic evaluations and job analysis. Assist in development of written job descriptions, compliance with OSHA and ADA compliance. Implements ergonomic engineering and administrative solutions, including the recommendation of the use of personal protective equipment, tool and furniture modifications, work station design. Evaluate and administer specialized testing for precise measurement of personal injury, functional capacity testing, and interpretations of tests and generates reports for attorneys, insurance carriers and employers. Lectures to other professionals in the field of ergonomics and disability determination.Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island, Director of Rehab, supervised physical therapists, Occupational therapists and Speech and language therapists. Provided direct patient assessment and intervention in patients home. On advisory panel for utilization review. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1971 to 2008 | Employer: Healthworks of Staten Island | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Planned, designed and established state of the art 4,000 sq. ft. out-patient physical therapy facility. .. Instituted the only facility with comprehensive Industrial Therapy program including Work Hardening, Work Conditioning and Residual Functional Capacity Testing, as well as an Ergonomics Program for the prevention of cumulative trauma. Offers the only Biofeedback program.As a physical therapist, he performed the evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and medical disorders. He implements treatments of patients with psychosomatic disorders including TMJ, irritable bowel, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal, headache and peripheral vascular diseases. He evaluates and treats patients with pulmonary and cardiac disease. He supervises staff of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, aids and administrative personnel and student interns from a variety of higher educational institutions graduate and undergraduate. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1984 | Employer: Jewish Community Center of Staten Island | Title: Adult Fitness Program Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Evaluated and developed exercise programs for adult members, led classes and provided lectures to community on sports medicine and safety |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1972 to 1974 | Employer: Saint Vincent’s Medical Center of Staten Island | Title: Staff-Senior Physical therapist | Department: Acute Care |
Responsibilities:Direct patient care to in-patient and out-patient clients. Involved with wound care, burn care, neurological and pulmonary, musculoskeletal and post-operative care. In-service education for staff and School of Nursing in biofeedback and transfers and body mechanics.Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island, Direct patient care to patients home bound with medical, surgical and musculoskeletal and neurological problems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1971 to 1972 | Employer: City of New York, Seaview Hospital and Home | Title: Director of Physical Therapy | Department: Chronic care facility |
Responsibilities:Management of In-patient programs, in-service education for other staff and nursing on wound care, participated on hospital committees. Direct patient intervention with neurological, musculoskeletal, and medical and surgical and orthopedic problems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1969 to 1971 | Employer: State University Hospital, Downstate Medical Center | Title: Staff Physical Therapist | Department: Acute Care |
Responsibilities:Evaluated and treated in-patient rehabilitation, acute and sub-acute problems. Ran amputee and bracing clinics with Director of Rehabilitation Medicine. Clinical Instructor to students affiliating at SUNY Down State Medical Center, University Hospital. |
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Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Cases as of mid 2020: 50 Currently providing consulting and expert witness for plaintiffs and defense regarding physical therapy malpractice,and standards of care, falls, occupational health, FCE's. Qualified in NY, NJ, Connecticut, Georgia, Mississippi, PA, Ill., S.C., Fla., Va. Experience in case review, reports, depositions and court testimony. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Professional Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association, Life Time Member since 1967. Director of the Grand Strand District, SCAPTA, 2007-2009 American Academy of Pain Management, Diplomat Current 1997 Board Certified American Association of Integrative Medicine, Fellow, Member of the Executive Board of Directors 2002 American Board of Professional Disability Consultants, Credentialing of other Rehabilitation Personnel, Diplomat 1995-2000 American Naturopathic Medicine Certification and Accreditation Board-10/99 Board Certified Naturopath National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals CDEII, Certified Disability Examiner 1997-2005 American College of Forensic Examiners, Fellow of the College, Board Certified 1996 -2007 American Board of Disability Analysts, Diplomat, Senior Disability Analyst 1997 Biofeedback Certification of America 1981-1989 MediMerge Member of the Medical Advisory Board 2003 Consults with personnel corporate officers’ policy/ procedures of Integrative Medicine. Practical Pain Management, Editorial Advisory Board 2001 National Institutes of Health Study Section-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine “Exploratory Program Grants for Frontier Medicine Research” Work with colleagues to review applications for funding in the areas of Biofield, Homeopathy, Bioelectromagnetics, and Spiritual Healing 2001 NIH –NCCAM, Grant reviewer, Integrative Medicine 2001 Professor Emeritus of Physical Medicine, June 30,2006 CUIM • Professor, Course Leader, Physical Medicine, Dept. of Natural Medicine-Capital University of Integrative Medicine. • Professor, Course Leader, Integrative Medical Administration, Department of Integrative Medicine, CUIM • Professor Course Leader Indigenous Medicine • Professor, CUIM, Student Advisor, Chiropractors and Physical Therapists • CUIM, Vice President Liaison for Professional Organizations Adjunct Assistant Professor CUNY, College of Staten Island, Ergonomics, Dept of Industrial Engineering, 1995 Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Biology, 2000 Clinical Faculty to several area universities, New York University, Long Island University, Damean College, N.Y. Medical College, Hunter College, Union County College, CUNY, College of Staten Island, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, Qunnipiack University. Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students during their clinical affiliations, supervision and assistance in clinical research for dissertation and Master’s Thesis. Instruction in application and administration of physical modalities, administrative procedures, therapeutic exercises, basic science, evaluations techniques. Honorary Police Surgeon, New York City, Detective Endowment Association. Physiotherapy Associates, Lecturer, “ Understanding FCE’s and Ergonomics” Pittsburgh, Knoxville, Nashville, Anaheim, Dearborn, and Houston, 1998 |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification as a Health Coach, valid through 12/31/2019. American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification Health Behavior Change Specialist 2018 Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, IHeLp (Integrative Health and Wellness Program) Class-Summer 2015. Completion / Graduated 7-2015. Certificate Program Safety Training CUNY College of SI, 1995 Fellow, Kaiser Institute, Class of 2000 Integrative Medicine American Red Cross. Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Honorary Police Surgeon, New York City, Detectives Endowment Association Leadership Award, American Association of Integrative Medicine Presidents Outstanding Service Award CUIM |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Patents: 1998 on the Universal Ergonomic Handle, HAND-L The device may be used and applied to any item that requires a handle, tools, doors, kitchen utensils, sporting goods medical devices which will offer an ergonomically correct posture of the hand. This will enhance safety; reduce fatigue and subsequent and concomitant repetitive motion and over use injuries. This device should reduce the risk of cumulative trauma, help employers meet OSHA compliance standards and reduce the cost of insurance and litigation. Publications: Advance for Physical Therapy. “Discovering the Fine Points of Acupuncture” 2001. • Complementary Therapies and Wellness-Practice Essentials for Holistic Health Care Jodi Carlson, Editor- Chapters on “Biofeedback”, and “Development of Integrative Medical Center” • Disability Analysis in Practice: Framework for an Interdisciplinary Science American Board of Disability Analysis, Eds. “Functional Capacities Assessment” • “Functional Capacity Evaluation”, Forensic Examiner, American College of Forensic Examiners. |