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Reg earned board certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from ABPTS in 2006 and recertified in 2015. He has held clinical positions at Deaconess Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-West Campus, and Brockton Hospital in Massachusetts. Since 2001, he has served in leadership roles within the Department of Rehabilitation Services at BWH. Reg was appointed Executive Director of Rehabilitation Services at BWH in 2017 and expanded his leadership to BWFH in 2024. 

He also serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mass General Brigham University. His clinical focus includes shoulder dysfunction and postoperative rehabilitation following shoulder procedures. Reg is dedicated to advancing patient care through evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. His leadership and academic roles reflect a deep commitment to clinical excellence and professional growth. 

  • BS, Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
  • MS, Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Concentration, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • MBA with healthcare focus, UMASS Amherst 

Dr. Wilcox's clinical research interests include:

  •  Tissue quality-related issues and their impact on Rotator Cuff Repair and functional outcomes.
  • The role of underlying etiology and its impact on functional outcomes in patients who have undergone Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
  • The potential positive outcomes for patients being managed conservatively after being diagnosed with Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
  • The role of joint-specific functional outcome measures in clinical rehabilitation practice.
  • The impact of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) on Physical Therapy clinical decision-making.
  • The role of Eccentric Loading in the Management of Rotator Cuff Tendinosis.

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Awards and Honors

Bette Ann Harris Distinguished Alumni Award, 2024

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA

Outstanding Achievement in a Clinical Practice, 2020

American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts

Mary Mankin Prize, 2006

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA

George J. Davies - James A. Gould Excellence in Clinical Inquiry Award, 2005

James A. Gould Excellence in Clinical Inquiry Award for paper titled "Rehabilitation Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty." Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation Person of the Year, Brigham & Women's Hospital, 2005

Brigham & Women's Hospital – Department of Rehabilitation Services, Boston, MA

Marjorie K. Ionta Award for Clinical Excellence, 2001

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA