Kevin Wilk, D.P.T.  Biography

Kevin Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher and educator for more than 20 years. Kevin is currently Clinical Director for Champion Sports Medicine ( a Benchmark Medical Facility) in Birmingham, AL.. He is also Vice President of Education for Benchmark Medical Inc. In addition, he is the Director of Rehabilitative Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham and is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Kevin is also the Rehabilitation Consultant for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays’ Baseball Team. Dr Wilk received his physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL., and his DPT from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of HealthCare Professions in Boston, MA.

Dr. Wilk has published over 110 journal articles, over 60 book chapters and has lectured at over 320 professional and scientific meetings. Kevin is on the review boards of 6 journals. Dr Wilk has received numerous professional awards. In 2004, Kevin received the prestigious Ron Peyton Award for career achievement from the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA. He has received the James Andrews Award for achievement in the area of Baseball science. Kevin has given grand rounds at several medical facilities and has lectured internationally. He has edited 5 textbooks, The Athletes’ Shoulder, Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete (2nd Ed.), Injuries in Baseball, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation(2nd Ed.) ,and The Orthopaedic Toolbox (2nd Ed.).


Kevin was recently elected as President of the Sports Section of the APTA, and has served as Vice-President, Education Program Chairman and Editor of the Home Study Course for the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA for 7 years and has served on numerous committees for the APTA. Kevin was the first non-physician named to a committee for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
Kevin is a clinician, researcher, and educator and is considered to be one of the leading physical therapists in the care of shoulder, knee, and elbow joint injuries. He is active daily with patient care, research & educational activities.

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