Exercise Expert Witnesses in Arizona

This seasoned expert has been involved in the diving industry since the 1970s. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and also completed additional graduate work in Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology at both California State University, Long Beach and California State University, San Diego. The expert is certified as a Scuba Instructor by the National Association of Underwater Instructors, the Los Angeles County Underwater Unit, and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. He previously worked as the Chief Engineer of Water Sports at AMF Voit, the Technical Director at Sea Quest, the Director of Engineering at U.S. Divers Co., and the Director of Product Development at Sherwood Scuba.

With over 30 years of experience training in various types of gym and fitness facilities, this expert has a particular insight into the field of personal training and fitness facility safety. He has extensive experience with national standards and guidelines for fitness facilities, personal training standards, the design, installation, and usage of fitness equipment, and fitness program design. This expert earned his BA in physical education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and holds multiple certifications, including personal training, UFC performance training, strength and conditioning specialist, and post-rehab conditioning specialist. He is active in his field as a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has instructed many in exercise science, as a health science teacher for Sylmar High School, an American Red Cross CPR, AED, & first aid instructor, and a fitness and performance coach for Vistamar High School and UFC Gym. He has also previously served as a trainer for the men's lacrosse club team at Loyola Marymount University and the owner of Balanced Fitness Systems, a fitness training company he ran for nearly 25 years. Currently, this expert serves as the owner of a private fitness training facility in California.

This expert is a sport scientist, trained in exercise physiology and bio-mechanics. He recently served as the National Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in Colorado Springs, CO. He has served as the Director of the Monfort Family Human Performance Research Laboratory at Colorado Mesa University. At the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, he was Recovery Center Leader, Head of Sport Biomechanics and Engineering, and Senior Physiologist. He has over 40 years experience in Olympic sports. This expert has served as an associate professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Co-Director of the Motor Behavior Research Laboratory with adjunct appointments in Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. He was the Department Chair of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine at California Lutheran University and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Other positions include: Director of Research and Development for USA Gymnastics, Scientific Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation, and Chair of the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women’s Gymnastics. He has written 11 books, over 25 book chapters, received over $¼ million in grants and contracts, published over 300 articles on sport performance, over 35 professional awards. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, certified as an Athlete Recovery Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness EMT, and has several certifications in emergency communications, emergency medicine, and search and rescue.

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 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 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.

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 fitness celebrity has been participating in strongman competitions since 2003 and has been a powerlifter since 2006. In 2013, he was the first American to compete in the MAS Wrestling World Cup in Russia and served as the Head Coach of Team USA in the 2014 World Championships in Siberia. A gym owner in Northern California, he has promoted and hosted many weightlifting competitions. He's also a published author for MILO, REPS Magazine, and fiveonfive Magazine.

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.