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

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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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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.

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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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