Physical Therapy Expert Witness & Medical-Legal Consulting
Independent, Evidence-Informed Expertise in Concussion, Vestibular, Headache, and Trauma-Related Rehabilitation
Concussion Spot provides independent medical-legal consultation for attorneys handling personal injury, motor vehicle collisions, workers' compensation, and other injury-related cases. Led by Michael Steiner, PT, DPT, our services include medical record reviews, clinical opinions, expert reports, and testimony within the scope of physical therapy practice.
Meet Your Expert
Michael Steiner, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Concussion, Vestibular, and Headache Specialist | Author | Educator
Dr. Michael Steiner is a licensed physical therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience specializing in concussion, vestibular disorders, headache, cervical spine conditions, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
He currently serves as Lead Physical Therapist for the Sport Concussion Program at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Minnesota, where he evaluates and treats patients with complex neurological, vestibular, and musculoskeletal conditions following injury.
Dr. Steiner is also the founder of Concussion Spot Education, where he provides continuing education to healthcare professionals nationwide, and is the author of The Concussion Recovery Plan.
His combined clinical, educational, and leadership experience provides a foundation for independent, evidence-informed medical-legal consultation involving injury evaluation, rehabilitation management, functional limitations, and recovery.
Expert Witness & Medical-Legal Services
Clinical Expertise & Injury-Related Rehabilitation
Specialized Rehabilitation Expertise for Traumatic Injuries and Complex Recovery
With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Michael Steiner provides expertise in the evaluation and rehabilitation of concussion, vestibular disorders, headache, cervical spine conditions, and orthopedic injuries. His background supports independent, evidence-informed assessment of rehabilitation care, functional limitations, and recovery following traumatic injuries.
Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Clinical evaluation and rehabilitation of concussion-related symptoms following motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports injuries, workplace accidents, and physical assaults. Areas of expertise include persistent symptoms, dizziness, headache, exertional intolerance, and functional recovery.
Vestibular Disorders & Dizziness
Assessment and rehabilitation of dizziness, vertigo, balance impairments, and vestibular dysfunction following head trauma, falls, motor vehicle collisions, and other injuries.
Headache, Whiplash & Cervical Spine Injuries
Evaluation and rehabilitation of post-traumatic headaches, cervicogenic headaches, whiplash-associated disorders, cervical spine dysfunction, and related musculoskeletal impairments following collisions and traumatic events.
Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Injuries
Physical therapy evaluation and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions, falls, workplace injuries, and other traumatic events, including assessment of physical impairments and functional limitations.
Functional Recovery & Rehabilitation Management
Assessment of rehabilitation progression, treatment appropriateness, activity limitations, return-to-work considerations, and functional recovery following traumatic injuries.
Types of Legal Cases We Review
Independent Rehabilitation Expertise for Injury-Related Legal Matters
Concussion Spot Professional Services provides medical-legal consultation for attorneys representing plaintiffs or defendants in cases involving physical injury, rehabilitation care, and functional recovery. Our opinions are grounded in clinical documentation, current research, and established physical therapy practice.
Personal Injury & Accident-Related Claims
Clinical review of injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions, falls, physical assaults, and other traumatic events, with emphasis on rehabilitation needs, functional limitations, and recovery progression.
Workers' Compensation Cases
Assessment of work-related injuries, physical therapy treatment, functional limitations, rehabilitation progression, and return-to-work considerations.
Rehabilitation Standard-of-Care Cases
Independent review of physical therapy evaluation, treatment decisions, documentation, and rehabilitation practices when the appropriateness of clinical care is questioned.
Complex Injury & Recovery Disputes
Analysis of rehabilitation-related questions involving persistent symptoms, treatment duration, functional recovery, and the clinical support for reported limitations following injury.
Our Consultation Process
A straightforward, professional process for obtaining independent, evidence-informed medical-legal opinions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We deliver advisory and implementation services in strategy, operations, marketing, and technology.
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We calculate fees based on scope, complexity, and projected resources, then present a transparent proposal.
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Engagements range from two weeks for focused audits to several months for comprehensive transformation.
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Yes, we remain actively involved until solutions are fully operational and staff are confident.
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Our adaptable methodology serves manufacturing, retail, professional services, and public sector entities.
Request a Consultation
If you are an attorney, organization, work comp professional, case manager, school, team, or clinical program seeking educational case consultation related to concussion, dizziness, headache, whiplash, neck pain, or persistent post-concussion symptoms, you can request more information below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Concussion Case Consultation is designed for attorneys, legal teams, work comp professionals, case managers, organizations, schools, teams, clinical programs, and professional groups seeking educational or advisory support related to concussion, dizziness, headache, neck pain, whiplash, and complex recovery cases.
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Depending on the situation and consultation type, services may include:
· Review of relevant records or case materials
· Clinical timeline development
· Education regarding common concussion recovery patterns
· Review of dizziness, headache, cervical, vestibular, ocular motor, exertional, or sleep-related factors
· Identification of possible clinical gaps or unanswered questions
· Discussion of general return-to-work, return-to-school, or return-to-sport considerations
· General education around rehabilitation pathways
· Questions to consider discussing with the treating medical team
· Case strategy support for attorneys or organizations
Expert witness services for select legal cases
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Concussion Spot case consultation does not include:
· Diagnosis
· Physical therapy evaluation
· Individualized treatment planning
· Medical management
· Emergency medical advice
· Directing an individual’s medical care
· Replacing the treating healthcare team
· Establishing a provider-patient relationship
Individuals with new, worsening, or concerning symptoms should seek medical evaluation from a licensed healthcare provider.
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Why Work With Concussion Spot?
Dr. Michael Steiner is a physical therapist specializing in concussion, dizziness, headache, vestibular rehabilitation, and cervical rehabilitation. He works clinically in the Minnesota metro area and serves as lead physical therapist for a Sport Concussion Program.
He is also the author of The Concussion Recovery Plan, founder of Concussion Spot, and founder of Brain Recovery Project, a patient education platform focused on helping individuals better understand concussion recovery.
This combination of active clinical practice, professional education, clinical program development, and patient education allows Concussion Spot to provide a practical, clinically grounded perspective for complex concussion-related cases.
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No. Concussion Spot case consultation does not provide individualized patient care, diagnosis, physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, medical management, or emergency medical guidance. Participation does not establish a provider-patient relationship.
Individuals with new, worsening, or concerning symptoms should seek evaluation from a licensed healthcare provider.
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Concussion Spot does not provide individualized patient consultation through this service. Individuals and families seeking concussion recovery education are encouraged to visit Brain Recovery Project for patient-facing resources and structured education. https://brainrecoveryproject.com/
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Consultation may involve concussion, post-concussion symptoms, dizziness, vestibular dysfunction, headache after injury, neck pain, whiplash, exertional intolerance, return-to-work concerns, return-to-school concerns, return-to-sport considerations, and persistent or complex recovery presentations.
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Expert witness services may be available for select legal cases involving concussion, post-concussion symptoms, dizziness, headache, neck pain, whiplash, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion recovery. Availability depends on the case type, scope, timeline, and whether the request is an appropriate fit.
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Attorney case consultation may include medical record review, clinical timeline organization, rehabilitation education, discussion of functional impact, identification of potential documentation gaps, preparation support for case strategy discussions, and expert consultation for select cases.
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Work comp and case manager education may include general education on concussion recovery patterns, return-to-work barriers, functional limitations, communication with treating providers, and clinical concepts related to dizziness, headache, cervical, vestibular, exertional, or persistent post-concussion symptoms.
This service is educational and advisory. It does not direct an individual worker’s medical care.
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Organizational concussion consultation may include education around concussion recovery systems, return-to-activity processes, return-to-play considerations, referral pathways, complex symptom presentations, and communication systems for teams, schools, athletic programs, or professional organizations.
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Yes. Most case consultation, advisory meetings, and educational discussions can be completed remotely. Concussion Spot is based in Minnesota and may provide consultation support nationwide depending on the request, scope, and fit.
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No. Please do not send medical records or sensitive case materials with the initial request form. Start with a general description of the consultation need. If the request appears appropriate, next steps for secure information sharing can be discussed.
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No. Submitting a request does not guarantee that Concussion Spot will provide consultation services. Each request is reviewed to determine whether it is appropriate, within scope, and a good fit.
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Complete the request form and provide a brief description of your role, organization, consultation need, general case topic, and the type of support you are seeking. Concussion Spot will review the request and follow up if the consultation appears to be an appropriate fit. https://concussionspoteducation.com/request-case-consultation
Disclaimer
Concussion Spot provides education, clinical consultation, and advisory case support based on training, clinical experience, and review of available information. Consultation does not guarantee any specific medical, legal, work, sport, clinical, organizational, or recovery outcome.
Case consultation does not establish a provider-patient relationship and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Concussion Spot does not provide diagnosis, physical therapy evaluation, individualized treatment planning, medical management, or emergency medical guidance through this consultation service.
Individuals with new, worsening, or concerning symptoms should seek appropriate medical evaluation from a licensed healthcare provider.
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