Biography of Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT

Dr. Kevin Wilk has lead a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 23 years, as a lead

Dr. Kevin Wilk has lead a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for over 25 years, as a leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopaedic lesions. He has been significant contributions to laboratory research, biomechanical research and clinical outcome studies.

Kevin Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher and educator for more than 25 years. Kevin is currently Associate Clinical Director for Champion Sports Medicine (a Physiotherapy Facility) in Birmingham, AL. 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 a Rehabilitation Consultant for the Tampa Bay 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 125 journal articles, over 75 book chapters and has lectured at over 400 professional and scientific meetings. Kevin is on the review boards of 7 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 6 textbooks, The Athletes’ Shoulder, Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete (2nd Ed.), Injuries in Baseball, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (2nd Ed.) Handbook of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (2nd Ed.) , and The Orthopaedic Toolbox (2nd Ed.).

Kevin is currently the 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 generally regarded as one of the leading sports physical therapists experts in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder, knee, and elbow joint injuries. He is active daily with patient care, research & educational activities.