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Medico-Legal Physiotherapy

Emma is an Expert Witness in Neurological Physiotherapy and has undertaken a Bond Solon course in addition to MLACP training and membership.

 

Emma continues to be actively treating a large number of a variety of clients ensuring reports procured are up to date with current treatment techniques, evidence based and equipment recommended is also relevant.

 

Our specialist area of report writing is that of adult and paediatric neurological rehabilitation.

 

We can also provide immediate needs reports for Case managers.

 

Every report is Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35 and Practice Direction 35 compliant.

 

An expert report can provide joint, claimant and defence instructed Medico-Legal information and will give an opinion regarding:

 

  • Previous, present & future functional ability

  • Potential for improvement with appropriate levels of rehabilitation

  • Present and future therapy requirements

  • Level of on-going physiotherapy input required

  • Costs of physiotherapy provision

  • Any relevant equipment necessary to facilitate the claimant achieving their full potential

  • Capital and annual costs of specialist therapy equipment

 

Costs vary depending upon the complexity of each case, approximate costs along with terms and conditions can be sent to solicitors and Case Managers

 

Experienced in:

  • Preliminary opinions

  • Screening reports

  • Short form reports

  • Full formal CPR compliant reports

  • Joint expert statements

  • Meeting with Solicitors and Barristers in Chambers

  • Giving evidence in Court including cross-examination by Judges and Barristers

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