Dr Stuart Porter
PhD. MCSP. HCPC. BSc Hons. Grad Dip Phys. MLACP. PgCAP. Cert.MHS. SFHEA.
Expert Witness • Lecturer in Physiotherapy & Textbook Author
Chartered Physiotherapist, academic, and experienced medico-legal expert witness with over 30 years’ experience across clinical practice, and expert reporting and mentoring clinicians through the CSP . Specialist in rheumatology and musculoskeletal disorders, with extensive expertise in physiotherapy standards of care, rehabilitation, and clinical outcomes.
Provides independent medico-legal opinions for solicitors, insurers, organisations, and the courts, producing clear, balanced reports in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35. Author and editor of ten international clinical textbooks and contributor to peer-reviewed research in musculoskeletal health, physiotherapy practice, and rehabilitation. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with significant experience in physiotherapy education, professional standards, and clinical governance. My role as a publishing advisor involves consultation and assessing the clinical quality of physiotherapy textbook proposals for Elsevier publishers.
Committed to delivering a high standard of professional support, underpinned by strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. Operates with a clear understanding of professional boundaries and scope of expertise, accepting instructions only where there is full confidence in delivering accurate and effective outcomes. Maintains open communication to ensure expectations are managed appropriately, and work is completed to the highest standard.
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Medico-Legal Expertise
Extensive experience acting as an independent expert witness in physiotherapy and musculoskeletal practice, providing medico-legal reports for both claimant and defendant instructions across clinical negligence, personal injury, and professional conduct matters.
Highly experienced in reviewing complex medical and therapy records and producing structured reports addressing breach of duty, causation, condition and prognosis, and the functional impact of injury or treatment outcomes. Reports are prepared in accordance with CPR Part 35 and the expert’s overriding duty to the court.
Instructions have included cases involving the Ministry of Defence, healthcare providers, professional organisations, and regulatory investigations. Experience also includes professional disciplinary and regulatory matters involving clinical standards, professional conduct, and physiotherapy practice.
Expert Witness Services
Recent CPD
Clinical Skills & Specialist Training
