Theodore J. Becker, PhD, RPT, CET, CEAS, CDE, CDA, CCI, FACFEI, DABDA
Dr. Becker is recognized by the medical and legal professions as the leading expert on hard-data performance testing and capacity evaluation. His unique combination of specializations (including a PhD in Human Performance and certifications in rehabilitation, disability analysis, and sports medicine) results in extensive research and innovation in treatment regimes and devices, including the unique treatment approaches used at EPI Rehab.
Former US Swimming Olympic Team Head Trainer, Dr. Becker has been featured in Sports Illustrated's 1984 Olympic Issue, Outside Magazine, and Swim Magazine. He is also the recipient of the First National Athletic Trainers Association Outstanding Research Award, Robert W. Sandell Research Award by the National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals, and was a contributor to the research group awarded the Volvo Research Award for lumbar spine research.
Dr. Becker frequently presents papers to academic and professional associations, and is recognized as an "Extremely Credible Witness" in the area of human performance testing in the US Western District Court.
Educational Accomplishments
- B.S. University of Maryland, School of Medicine
- M.S. Indiana University, Sports Medicine/Sports Sciences
- Ph.D. Indiana University, Human Performance
Appointments Held
- University of Illinois
- Indiana University
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas
- United States Swimming Coaches College
Professional Achievements
- United States Swimming Olympic Team Head Trainer, 1984 Los Angeles
- Featured in Sports Illustrated, 1984 Olympic issue, Outside Magazine, Swim Magazine
- Member United States Swimming Sports Medicine Society Executive Council
- Keynote Speaker, Inauguration of the Japanese Physical Culture Institute, Kagoshima Japan
- Rehabilitation consultant to the professional athletic training staff of the St Louis Cardinals
- Published author in 'Clinics in Sports Medicine'
Innovations
- BEC Biomechanical™ Manufacturer/Distributor of Rehabilitation Educational Materials and Instruments
- Patent and trademark holder for devices that calibrate test and measurement instruments for rehabilitation: Cali-Grip®, Cali-Pinch®
- Copyright and trademark holder for software related to rehabilitation research and capacity testing: LIT-Trak™
- Utilization of the Everett Pacific Industrial Rehabilitation facility as an internship site for colleges and universities in the Western United States
- Patents: 5,945,590; 6,868,710, others pending.
- Developer of The Swim Stroke Pull Test.
Certifications & Professional Recognitions
- Fellow American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
- Capacity evaluations and work hardening programs for Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- NADEP certified provider facility for capacity evaluations
- CHCC commissioner for research and statistics
- Charter member North American Society of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis
- U.S. District Court — Western Washington at Seattle: Recognized as "Extremely Credible Witness" in the area of Human Performance Testing
- American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Test Provider
- Certified Clinical Instructor (CCI) — American Physical Therapy Association
Awards
- First National Athletic Trainers Association Outstanding Research Award
- Robert W. Sandell Award by National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
- Volvo Research Award contributor — UTHSC-D
Invited to Submit or Present Papers
- International Biomechanics and Medicine Symposium for Swimming
Presented The Swim Stroke Pull Test. - Olympic Scientific Meeting
- National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Occupational and Environment Medicine
- Annual International Industrial Ergonomic and Safety Research Conference — Hand Biomechanics (In conjunction with The Mayo Clinic)
- Washington, Oregon, and Utah State Brain Injury Association Meetings, National Brain Injury Association Meeting
Advisory Boards
- Review Board Member, The Journal of Swimming Research, a publication of ASCA in cooperation with USS Sports Medicine Committee
- Commissioner for Research and Statistics, Commission on Health Care Certification (CHCC)
- Consultant, Swimming Technology Research
- Seattle University — The Center for the Study of Sport and Exercise (CSSE)
Continuing Education Seminars Certified
- Biomechanics of the Shoulder; Normal and Abnormal Function, Commission for Case Management Certification, Illinois
- Tutorial For Work Physiology, Commission for Case Management Certification, Illinois
Jurisdictions Where Dr. Becker Has Testified
- Alaska:
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska — First Judicial District at Cordova
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska — First Judicial District at Juneau
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska — Second Judicial District at Kotzebue
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska — Third Judicial District at Anchorage
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska — Third Judicial District at Palmer
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska — Fourth Judicial District at Bethel
- Alaska Workers Compensation Board
- Disability Committee of the Anchorage Police and Fire Department Board
- U.S. District Court — District of Alaska
- California:
- Superior Court — Alameda County
- Superior Court — San Diego Country
- U. S. Department of Labor — Office of Administrative Law Judges — San Francisco
- Colorado:
- Office of Administrative Courts
- Hawaii:
- Circuit Court of the First Circuit State of Hawaii
- Circuit Court of the Third Circuit State of Hawaii
- U.S. District Court — District of Hawaii
- Idaho:
- District Court of the First Judicial District Idaho County of Kootenai
- Illinois:
- U.S. Magistrate for Social Security — Peoria
- New Mexico:
- First Judicial District New Mexico County of Santa Fe
- Nevada:
- District Court Clark County
- Oregon:
- Superior Court Lane County
- Superior Court Clallam County
- U.S. District Court — District of Oregon
- Utah:
- Third Judicial District for Salt Lake County
- Washington:
- Superior Court Chelan County
- Superior Court Clark County
- Superior Court Franklin County
- Superior Court King County
- Superior Court Kitsap County
- Superior Court Kittitas County
- Superior Court Klickitat County
- Superior Court Mason County
- Superior Court Pacific County
- Superior Court Pierce County
- Superior Court San Juan County
- Superior Court Skagit County
- Superior Court Snohomish County
- Superior Court Spokane County
- Superior Court Thurston County
- Superior Court Walla Walla County
- Superior Court Yakima County
- Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals State of Washington
- U.S. District Court — Western District of Washington at Seattle
- U.S. District Court — Western District of Washington at Tacoma
- Canada:
- British Columbia, Vancouver Supreme Court
- United Kingdom:
- Manchester, England
Decisions & Orders
- "I find that Dr. Becker is a credible witness, and that his report and testimony are reliable evidence of Claimant's work limitations. I found that Dr. Becker's explanation of how he administered the PCE and what the various measurements mean, to be completely credible. I also find that he is eminently qualified as an expert in the area of physical limitations as they relate to work." Decision and Order of Judge Torkington, Fredriksen v. Foss Maritime Company Case No. 2005-LHC-01997
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