Walter Weiss, PT, MPT, NCS

Walt Weiss, PT, MPT, NCS, is an internationally recognized expert in gait and movement analysis and interventions to maximize recovery. He is a master clinician, researcher, and educator with over 35 years of experience working at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Weiss’ clinical research, popular continuing education courses, and presentations for the American Physical Therapy Association combine his expertise in patient management with his first-hand knowledge of clinical research to maximize motor recovery for individuals with impaired mobility. He is Senior Research Physical Therapist at the Pathokinesiology Laboratory, Co-Founder of the Rancho/USC PT Neurologic Residency, and Chief Gait Instructor for the Physical Therapy Department. Mr. Weiss’ research experience has involved the recovery of function after stroke, Covid-19, spinal cord injury, and diabetic foot ulcerations. He is currently coordinating a nationally funded research project studying the biomechanics and user preferences of walking in different types of foot and ankle braces for individuals recovering from stroke. Mr. Weiss received his undergraduate training in Biology in 1985 at Pomona College (Chirp!), and his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California in 1989. Walt is a proud “Girl Dad” and enjoys “Dadventures” with his family whenever possible. He can also be occasionally heard jamming on the saxophone and harmonica with his local Rancho rock band, Fall Risk.