Description
Wilk Physical Therapy Institute – Kevin Wilk
Learn from One of the World's Top Physical Therapists
32 Hours of Content
Full HD Video
6 Modules / 40 Topics
Lifetime Access
The Wilk Physical Therapy Institute (WPTI) is a subscription-based webinar program designed to enhance your clinical knowledge and practical skills—all from the convenience of your home or clinic. Led by renowned physical therapist Kevin Wilk, this program features one-hour video journals exploring the latest advancements in physical therapy. Each session includes demonstrations, diagnostic insights, and reviews of outcome-based research. With high-resolution production and motion capture technology, you’ll get a front-row seat to over 40 hours of expert-led training.
Learning Objectives
By participating in the Wilk Physical Therapy Institute, learners will be able to:
Apply evidence-based treatment protocols for common musculoskeletal conditions across the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle.
Evaluate and manage sports-related injuries, particularly in overhead athletes, using updated diagnostic techniques and rehabilitation strategies.
Enhance clinical decision-making skills through in-depth analysis of case studies and demonstrations.
Incorporate advanced rehabilitation techniques such as dry needling, joint mobilization, and tissue regeneration therapies into everyday practice.
Identify biomechanical and soft tissue dysfunctions contributing to patient impairments and develop targeted treatment plans.
Differentiate between surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation approaches for injuries such as rotator cuff tears, UCL injuries, ACL reconstructions, and patellofemoral pain.
Integrate functional movement assessments into patient evaluations to guide personalized rehab programming.
Adapt rehabilitation strategies for specific populations, including female athletes, youth athletes, and patients with congenital instability.
Strengthen core clinical skills in scapular, shoulder, and hip assessments and interventions.
Stay current with innovations in physical therapy through expert insights, motion-captured demonstrations, and research-driven discussions.
Target Audience
The Wilk Physical Therapy Institute is designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, rehabilitation professionals, and physical therapy students who want to enhance their clinical skills and stay current with the latest research and techniques in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Whether you’re working with athletes, managing post-operative recovery, or seeking to improve functional outcomes, this program offers practical, expert-led insights that can be applied directly to your daily practice.
Let’s take a look at the topics
This Online Library includes the following titles
Title | Time | Description |
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Rehabilitation Techniques Using Dry Needling | 1 hour | Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. This presentation will discuss what dry needling is, its benefits, and how it is administered. |
Evaluation & Treatment of the Scapula in Athletes | 1 hour | This course will discuss the scapula in three phases: evaluation, pathophysiology of abnormalities related to the scapula, and treatment options. |
Rehabilitation following UCL Reconstruction in the Overhead Throwing Athlete | 1 hour | The number of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries has increased in recent years. This is likely due to the repetitive high stress forces in overhead athletes such as pitchers, but these injuries are also found in other sports such as javelin throwers and ballistic sports such as gymnastics or football. This presentation will cover UCL injuries and effective rehab protocols for both non-operative and post-operative cases. |
Rehab Following Specific Articular Cartilage Procedures | 1 hour | Articular cartilage injuries can be very challenging. This presentation focuses on patients with a localized articular cartilage defect and how to develop an effective rehabilitation program. |
Techniques to Promote Tissue Regeneration | 1 hour | There are a variety of treatment interventions and modalities that promote tissue healing and regeneration following injuries. This class describes the basic principles and techniques for some of the most popular ones available to rehabilitation professionals. |
Recognition & Treatment of UCL Injuries in Athletes | 1 hour | Dr. Dugas joins Kevin Wilk to discuss UCL injuries in athletes, the biomechanics of the elbow, strategies for examining injured elbows, and surgical interventions. Kevin Wilk outlines appropriate exercises for rehabilitation. |
Clinical Examination of the Thrower’s Shoulder | 1 hour | The clinical examination of the shoulder is critical in diagnosing and treating injuries in overhead throwers. Dr. Cain walks through a complete shoulder examination. |
Therapeutic Exercise for the Foot & Ankle Complex | 1 hour | This class describes techniques for improving muscle balance in the lower kinetic chain and specific exercises for the foot and ankle. |
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for the Athletic Hip | 1 hour | An overview of a strengthening program for the hip presented by Kevin Wilk and Pete Draovitch. Includes activation considerations and real-life applications. |
The Maligned Knee: ACL Rehab & Knee Motion Complications | 1 hour | Dr. Paulos discusses arthrofibrosis after ACL surgery and how physical therapists can minimize associated risks through collaborative rehabilitation strategies. |
Treatment of Post-Operative Knee Motion Complications | 1 hour | This session covers how to avoid and treat post-operative knee stiffness through clinical case studies, literature reviews, and therapy techniques. |
Rotator Cuff Tear | 1 hour | Dr. Robert Burks presents surgical repair methods and outlines physician expectations for rehabilitation following rotator cuff injuries. |
Scapular Assessment and Treatment | 1 hour | Focuses on assessing and treating scapular problems including dyskinesis using tailored exercises and clinical strategies. |
Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair | 1 hour | Emphasizes the need for adaptable rehab programs post rotator cuff repair based on tear size, tissue quality, and surgery type. |
Biceps Pain | 1 hour | Examines causes of biceps pain—traumatic, inflammatory, and instability—and outlines effective treatment options. |
Rehabilitation of the Female’s Throwing Shoulder | 1 hour | Reviews clinical evidence for treating female overhead athletes, especially in fast-pitch softball. |
Evaluation & Rehab Strategies for the Shoulder and Hip | 1 hour | Combines techniques for improving shoulder internal rotation and hip function via biomechanical assessments. |
UCL Injuries in Athletes – Treatment Options & Rehabilitation | 1 hour | Details risk factors, clinical treatment plans, and performance recovery strategies for female athletes with UCL injuries. |
UCL Injuries in Athletes – Part 2 | 1 hour | Focuses on advanced UCL treatments including surgical options and progressive post-operative rehabilitation. |
Pathoanatomy and Compensatory Soft Tissue Differential Diagnosis | 1 hour | Teaches how to distinguish the hip’s role in injury—whether it's the source, site, or solution—and plan accordingly. |
Shoulder Examination: Which Tests are Best? | 1 hour | Compares shoulder special tests to guide effective diagnostic decisions. |
Rehabilitation of the Patient with Congenital Unstable Shoulder | 1 hour | Covers multidirectional instability treatment through lectures and live patient demonstrations. |
Joint Mobilization Techniques & Stretching for the Glenohumeral Joint | 1 hour | Introduces updated techniques for GH joint mobilization and stretching with patient demonstrations. |
New Rehabilitation Strategies & Techniques for Patients with Patellofemoral Pain | 1 hour | Offers cutting-edge treatment protocols including EMS, taping, exercise, and patient cases. |
Evaluation & Developing a Treatment Program for the Overhead Athlete | 1 hour | Guides evaluation and individualized program development for overhead athletes using hands-on techniques. |
Rehabilitation of the Overhead Throwing Athlete | 1 hour | Details elbow-focused care strategies before and after ACL surgery in throwers. |
Hip & Core Strengthening Exercises | 1 hour | Demonstrates hip and core strength routines for stability and performance. |
Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Youth Baseball Players | 1 hour | Addresses causes and prevention of common shoulder and elbow injuries in youth athletes. |
New Techniques & Joint Mobilization to Increase Glenohumeral Joint Motion | 1 hour | Covers joint mobilization to improve GH motion with case-based demonstrations. |
Proprioception & Neuromuscular Control Drills for the ACL Patient | 1 hour | Focuses on neuromuscular training and proprioceptive strategies post-ACL injury. |
Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair Immediate Post-Op Phase (Weeks 1-8) | 1 hour | Covers structured early-phase rehab based on surgical repair variables. |
The Overhead Athlete (Part 2): Rehabilitation Following Shoulder Surgery | 1 hour | Outlines rehab methods for post-op shoulder care in overhead athletes. |
Current Concepts in the Treatment of ACL Injuries Part 3 | 1 hour | Discusses rehab phases from weeks 8–26 post ACL surgery including advanced techniques. |
Current Concepts in the Treatment of ACL Injuries – Part I | 1 hour | Covers immediate post-op ACL care and management of accompanying injuries. |
Treating Patellar Tendinopathies: Tendinitis & Tendinosis | 1 hour | Presents current research and modalities for treating patellar tendon conditions. |
Immediate Rehab Techniques Following Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery | 1 hour | Shares early post-op rehab protocols and tools for pain control and mobility. |
The Overhead Athlete (Part 1): Assessment and Treatment | 1 hour | Focuses on comprehensive assessment and non-surgical care strategies for overhead throwers. |
Course Director

Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA
Associate Clinical Director, Champion Sports Medicine
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Director of Rehabilitative Research, The American Sports Medicine Institute
Dr. Kevin Wilk is one of the most respected and recognized physical therapists in the world. With over three decades of experience in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, Dr. Wilk has authored over 200 publications, lectured extensively at national and international conferences, and has worked with thousands of athletes including those from the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and Olympic levels. His expertise in shoulder, knee, and elbow rehabilitation—as well as his role in developing many of today’s leading rehab protocols—makes him a trusted leader in the field. Dr. Wilk brings his clinical insight, research expertise, and passion for education to every module in the Wilk Physical Therapy Institute.
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