Christopher Clock

Christopher Clock is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). He maintains a dual role as a clinical practitioner at a Boston private practice and an academic instructor. His career spans 20 years in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, with experience across San Diego, Seattle, and Boston. Dr. Clock holds a BS in Health Studies from Boston University, an MA in Physical Therapy from Boston University, and a Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from IHP (2014). He achieved board certification in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS) in 2015.

His academic contributions include lab instruction at the University of Washington (2009) and roles at IHP as a teaching assistant, clinical instructor, adjunct faculty, and currently as an Assistant Professor since 2016. His research focuses on improving clinical outcomes through culturally responsive education and evidence-based practice. Recent work examines cultural competence in healthcare education and the application of International Classification of Functioning (ICF) frameworks in neck pain assessment.

Teaching and clinical practice are central to his professional identity, with a commitment to bridging gaps between diverse learners and healthcare systems. His publications reflect themes of interprofessional collaboration, patient-centered care, and educational equity in physical therapy training.