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This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.

This expert received his MSc and PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo (Canada), and followed up with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mobility at Toronto Rehab Institute/Sunnybrook Hospital/University of Toronto. He has over 25 years of experience in biomechanics and kinesiology of human movement. His clinical and research work has included orthotics & prosthetics, footwear, back injury, and neurological disorders (cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, stroke, multiple sclerosis, incomplete spinal cord injury, post-polio). Before his current role, he collaborated in, developed, and managed multidisciplinary clinical and research motion analysis labs in the US and Canada, and taught several biomechanics courses.

This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Biology and his MA in Kinesology from California State University, Chico and his DPT in Physical Therapy and his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Utah. He is Board Certified in Physical Therapy and is Certified in Basic Life Support. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Medical Associations and has 25+ Publications on Physical Therapy Research. He is currently a Physical Therapist for a Private Physical Therapy Group and an Assistant Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy at a University in Texas.

This martial arts expert graduated from Nottingham Trent Universitywith a BS in Sports Science, Administration and Coaching and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Sports Science at Indiana University, where he later served on the faculty. He began his martial arts career in England, where he gained rank in Western Kickboxing. During his time with the Indiana University Martial Arts Program he began training Hapkido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and received his Hapkido black belt in 2004, while also receiving a Black Belt in Taekwondo in 2006. He also holds Instructor rank in 7 other martial arts systems. He currently serves as the Martial Arts Coordinator for a major university in California.

This highly qualified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation at Loyola University, followed by two fellowships. His first fellowship was in shoulder and elbow at Washington University School of Medicine, and his second fellowship was in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He is a member of several prestigious societies including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is currently a shoulder and elbow surgeon at a WA private practice.

This podiatry and wound care expert graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a BS in physiology and kinesiology before earning his DPM from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship in orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University or Florida and residencies in podiatric medicine and surgery, as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at Jackson North Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. This expert is board certified in podiatric medicine and wound management. Additionally, he is certified in hyperbaric medicine and licensed as a fluoroscopy supervisor and operator. He is active in his field as a member of the American Podiatric Medicine Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine. He is also active in research, having authored multiple scientific papers and presented on wound care techniques. Currently, this expert runs a private practice in California and serves as a staff podiatrist at a medical center.

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as a physical therapist, with her work focused on balance and fall risk, shoulder injuries, concussions, work injuries, sports medicine, and orthopaedics. She received her BS in biology from Clarke College before earning her MS in physical therapy from Boston University This expert then completed a biometry (biostatistics) program through the University of Southern California before earning her MBA from UCLA. She then earned her PhD in anatomy and research methodology from the Union Institute and University. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. She is also highly active in research, having authored numerous publications, served as a peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals, and presented at several conferences throughout her career. She formerly served as a clinician and manager for orthopedics and balance and falls at Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, an analyst for the United States Olympic Training Committee's elite athlete project, and was the director of physical therapy during the 1984 Summer Olympics. She also served as a research director at Mount St. Mary's College, a department director for Centinela Hospital & Medical Research Laboratory, and CEO of HealthCare Research and Management. Currently, this expert is the CEO of both an online continuing education company and a fitness technology company.

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in exercise science and athletic training. He earned his BS in exercise science from Central Washington University and his MS in human movement from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine. This expert holds multiple certifications including as a TPI level 2 fitness professional, strength and conditioning specialist, corrective exercise specialist, and level 2 nutrition coach. Additionally, he is active in his field as a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and has taken part in multiple professional development programs. Formerly, he served as a strength and conditioning coach at Central Washington University, a student athletic trainer and assistant power lifting coach at Auburn High School, and as a personal trainer at both Pure Fitness and Callaway Fitness. Currently, this expert is a karate instructor at a self defense school and a personal trainer at a fitness and community center located in Washington.

This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications, including certifications as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, and is active in his field as a member of several organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Biomechanics. This expert is also an active researcher in his field, having received multiple research grants and authored several peer-reviewed articles, as well as serving as an editor for several scientific publications. Currently, he is both the owner of a personal training company and an assistant professor of kinesiology and a faculty advisor for the Sports Training and Research Program at a major university in California.

This accident reconstruction expert earned a masters degree in kinesiology from California State University Northridge and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA. He is a certified traffic reconstructionist and specializes in accident reconstruction and biomechanics for transportation related accidents (trains, subways, motor vehicles, buses, etc). He belongs to numerous prestigious societies in his field, including the National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructions, National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators and the International Society of Biomechanics. He is currently the President of an Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics firm.

This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the California state University at Fullerton and then completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. This was followed by an internship at Glendal Chiropractic Clinic. This expert is a member of numerous chiropractic societies, and he was even elected as president of one of them. This expert has earned numerous awards for his contributions to the field of chiropractic. This expert has published 7 peer reviewed papers and 2 books and has been a reviewer for 2 chiropractic journals. This expert previously served as president of the International Chiropractors Association of California, and worked as a licensed chiropractor at multiple clinics. This expert also served as part of the sports medicine staff of numerous USA teams in cluding the LA Olympics. This expert currently serves as instructor of biomedical sciences and professional advancement at two different univeristies and also operates a chiropractic private practice.