Bruce became a licensed physical therapist in 1981. Soon after graduating, he and his wife Sherry moved to Miami. Here they raised two daughters, Rachel and Tracy, and founded Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists, a hands-on therapy private practice like no other in Miami. Bruce treats many orthopedic conditions, from sprains and strains to frozen shoulders, but his true love is the treatment of running injuries. As he continued running, he gained invaluable knowledge solely based on his personal running experience which he then incorporated into his physical therapy practice.
A lifelong runner and amateur triathlete himself, Bruce understands firsthand the importance of the right shoe and the right fit for any physical activity. When evaluating injured athletes, assessing shoe wear is essential. Frustrated by the realization that poor footwear is a contributing factor to many injuries, in 2000 Bruce opened a specialty running store, The Runners High, located in the Suniland shopping center. His in-depth inspection of running shoes revealed an increasing incidence of manufacturing defects that can lead to new injuries or aggravate existing ones. These defects usually go unnoticed. When someone is buying new athletic footwear, it has become standard procedure in his practice to counsel Bruce's patients regarding the quality of the footwear they rely on. The Runners High is a natural evolvement of Bruce’s dedication to helping athletes perform at their highest level possible.
Bruce Wilk has pursued his passion, not only in love, but in life. He’s doing what he does best.
Reach Bruce at www.wilkpt.com
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Bruce R. Wilk, P.T., O.C.S., MTC
Orthopedic Board Certified Physical Therapist
Running Coach Specializing in Prevention & Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Director
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists
8720 N. Kendall Drive
Suite 206
Miami, Fl. 33176
Office (305)595-9425
Running Coach Specializing in Prevention & Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Director
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists
8720 N. Kendall Drive
Suite 206
Miami, Fl. 33176
Office (305)595-9425
www.wilkpt.com
President
The Runner's High
11209 S. Dixie Hwy
Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305)255-1500
www.therunnershigh.com
Running Coach
Miami Runners Club
(305)227-1500
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Bruce Wilk, PT, OCS Annmarie Garis, DPT Barefoot and natural running advocates tell us to observe children run barefoot so that we many learn to run “naturally” in order to avoid and manage our own running related injuries. However, such statements are inherently flawed. As physical therapists, we know that children also ...
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With all of the mixed messages and conflicting information, its no wonder that running injuries still remain a mystery to most people.
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