Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Evidence-based orthopedic injury and spine consulting
About the Expert
Dr. Sean Harris
PT · DPT · PhD · OCS · FAAOMPT
Dr. Harris brings over a decade of advanced clinical training, academic research, and real-world practice to every case. Diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at 21 and told he would never lift weights again, he spent the next decade earning every credential available in musculoskeletal physical therapy — not just to prove medicine wrong, but to give his patients and the court system the most rigorous, evidence-based analysis possible.
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- PhD — Advanced Clinical Research
- Owner & Clinician, H.I.R.T.
- Owner, Rise Gym & Rise Barbell — Tomball, TX
Advanced Certifications
- OCS — Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- FAAOMPT — Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
- Among the highest clinical designations available in the field
Teaching & Public Speaking
- 100+ lectures per year to clinicians, students, and legal professionals
- 2+ national & state-level presentations annually
- Skilled at translating complex biomechanics and medical findings into plain language for any audience
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Spine & Nerve Pathology
Disc injuries, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, nerve damage assessments, and causation opinions for spine-related litigation.
Neuropathic Pain & Pain Management
Chronic pain syndromes, complex regional pain syndrome, and pharmacological management evaluation.
Orthopedic Injury & Trauma
Fractures, soft tissue injuries, joint damage, surgical outcomes, and functional limitations from trauma.
Medical Malpractice & Workers’ Compensation
Standard of care analysis, functional capacity evaluations, and causation opinions for workplace and malpractice claims.