Gait Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

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 expert specializes in injury biomechanics and automotive accident reconstruction. An alumnus of Texas A&M University's bioengineering program, he has 20+ years of accident analysis experience. In addition to consulting, he is involved in the research and testing of automotive bumper systems, having conducted numerous vehicular test collisions with human test subjects.

This highly qualified expert received his BA from Illinois State University, where he graduated cum laude. He went on to receive his DC from Logan University. He then completed two internships: one at Montgomery Health Center and one at Natural Life Centers Professional Chiropractic Group. This expert has completed several postgraduate courses at institutions such as the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and New York Chiropractic College. He is board-certified in acupuncture, chiropractic, and physical medicine. He is also certified as an independent chiropractic examiner. He worked as a chiropractor at the Natural Life Centers Professional Chiropractic Group until opening his own chiropractic group located in Arizona where he currently practices. He also currently serves as a faculty associate in kinesiology at a university in Arizona, and as a senior internship supervisor for a chiropractic college in Iowa and one in Missouri.