Dr. Alex Pereda is a distinguished Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, with over three decades of experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, beginning his career in 1992. He is recognized for delivering a highly refined, outcomes-driven approach rooted in advanced biomechanics, precision manual therapy, and post-surgical orthopedic care.
A lifelong athlete with a foundation in martial arts and competitive sports, Dr. Pereda brings a rare dual perspective, combining elite clinical expertise with personal experience in injury and recovery. This unique insight allows him to approach each patient with exceptional precision, empathy, and individualized care that defines a higher standard in physical therapy.
Guided by the philosophy, “Physical therapy, the science of healing, the art of caring,” Dr. Pereda remains committed to clinical excellence, discretion, and measurable results, helping patients restore function, optimize performance, and return to life at the highest level.
Specialties
- Orthopedics and Sports Injuries
Education
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine- 2008
- Manual Therapy Certification, University of St. Augustine- 2008
- Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy, Florida International University – 1997
- Associate in Arts, Miami-Dade College – 1995
Professional Experience
- Florida Occupational Healthcare, President, Physical Therapist, Administrator, Clinical Director- 1998 -Present
- Physician Health Center, Per Diem Physical Therapist – 1998-2001
- Florida Sports Medicine, Per Diem Physical Therapist – 1998-1999
- Baptist Health Systems, Per Diem Physical Therapist – 1998-1999
- Worker’s Compensation Medical Center, Director – 1997-1998
Licensure
- Physical Therapist, Board Certified by the State of FL,
Sports Experience
- True North Classical Academy, Medical Staff, 2021-Present
- Battle Axe Gym, Medical Staff, 2015-Present
- Nicaragua Tae Kwon Do Association, Medical Staff, Sep 2013- Present
- Paradise Gym, Medical Staff, 2012-Present
- Columbus Baseball Team, Medical Staff, 2012- Present
- USA Flag Football Team, Medical Staff, 2017-Present
- IFAF World Championship Flag Football, Medical Staff, 2016
- Beast of East, Philadelphia, Medical Staff, 2015-2019
- NFL Flag Regionals and NFL Flag National Championships, Medical Staff, 2013-2020
- USFTL National Championships, Medical Staff, 2013-2016
- USA Daedo Truescore Olympic Tae Kwon Do, Medical Staff, October 2013
- Pan American Games, Queretaro, Mexico, Medical Staff, 2013
- Games4u, Crossfit Games, Medical Staff, 2013
- Velos Sport Bicycle Events, Medical Staff, 2013
- Summer Olympics, Medical Staff, 2012
- Crossfit Summer Crush II Games, Medical Staff, 2012
- Wounded Warriors, Medical Staff, 2012
- Mueller’s Baseball Academy, Medical Staff, 2010-2012
- Florida Tae Kwon Do, State Championships, Medical Staff, 2004-2008
Clinical Professor
- Florida International University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Praxis Institute
- Concorde Career Institute
- South University
- Florida National University
- SABER College
- Miami Dade College – Medical Campus
Professional Societies
- American Physical Therapy Association 1995-Present
Certification
- Manual Therapy Certified
Publications
- Research Study accepted for publication featured in the May 1997 issue of Physical Therapy Journal