Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Miami
Florida Occupational Healthcare was established in 1998 to provide specialized outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy services to the South Florida community. Our founder and director, Alex Pereda, DPT, MTC, combines clinical expertise as a professor at leading institutions with hands-on patient care to deliver evidence-based treatments. We maintain a clinical education center to advance therapeutic practices while adhering to the highest ethical standards. Our team of board-certified physical therapists has earned consistent referrals from top orthopedic surgeons through personalized care and measurable outcomes. We specialize in treating sports injuries, post-trauma conditions, chronic pain, and geriatric mobility challenges using customized rehabilitation protocols.Our facility offers flexible scheduling with early morning and Saturday appointments to accommodate patient needs. Recognized for excellence in manual therapy techniques, we serve athletes at all levels including Olympians while maintaining a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Through continuous professional development, we integrate the latest research into every treatment plan to optimize recovery. Our commitment to community health extends beyond clinical walls through educational outreach and preventive care programs.
Services
Physical Therapy
Sports Injuries
Post Trauma Programs
Chronic Conditions
Sub Acute Injuries
Home Exercise Program
Senior Citizen Fitness
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical expertise in orthopedic physical therapy
- Our team includes board-certified manual therapy specialists
- We maintain partnerships with leading orthopedic surgeons for coordinated care
- Flexible scheduling available with early morning and Saturday appointments
- Personalized treatment plans developed using the latest research findings
What people say
Exceptional doctors
Top-notch physical therapy
Family atmosphere
Personalized attention
Successful recoveries
Services
Physical Therapy
Our comprehensive physical therapy services address musculoskeletal injuries and conditions through evidence-based treatments. Specializing in manual therapy techniques, we help patients recover from surgeries, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions. Our board-certified therapists develop individualized rehabilitation plans that combine therapeutic exercises, joint mobilizations, and functional training to restore mobility and prevent future injuries.
Sports Injuries
We specialize in sports injury rehabilitation for athletes at all levels, from recreational to Olympic competitors. Our program includes post-surgical recovery, injury prevention strategies, and performance enhancement training. Using sport-specific protocols, we help athletes regain strength, improve flexibility, and safely return to competition through customized treatment plans that incorporate plyometrics, resistance training, and functional movement analysis.
Post Trauma Programs
Our post-trauma rehabilitation programs address injuries resulting from accidents or acute incidents. We offer prehabilitation protocols to optimize surgical outcomes and post-operative rehabilitation focusing on functional restoration. Treatment plans emphasize inflammation control, range-of-motion improvement, and strength rebuilding through targeted exercises and therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's specific trauma and recovery goals.
Senior Citizen Fitness
Designed to maintain mobility and independence in older adults, our senior fitness program addresses age-related conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis. We provide low-impact exercises to improve joint flexibility, muscle strength, and balance while reducing pain. Our therapists modify activities to accommodate individual limitations, helping seniors maintain functional abilities for daily living through safe, progressive conditioning programs.
Chronic Conditions
We develop specialized treatment plans for managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions that persist beyond typical recovery periods. Our approach combines therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and patient education to reduce pain and improve functionality. By addressing both physical limitations and lifestyle factors, we help patients better manage conditions like persistent back pain, joint degeneration, and repetitive strain injuries through non-pharmacological interventions.
People
Alex Pereda
Owner/Director
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Manual Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Serves as clinical professor at multiple universities while maintaining direct patient care.
Laura Rivera
Physical Therapist
Board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in sports rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery with particular expertise in lower extremity injuries.
Juan Carlos Saavedra
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with board certification in orthopedic manual therapy, focusing on spinal conditions and complex musculoskeletal disorders.
Jonathan Pedroso
Physical Therapy Assistant
Board-certified PTA supporting patient rehabilitation programs with emphasis on therapeutic exercise implementation and patient education.
Victor Rodriguez
Physical Therapy Assistant
Certified PTA assisting in treatment delivery while focusing on patient motivation and adherence to rehabilitation protocols.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat orthopedic injuries, sports-related conditions, post-trauma rehabilitation needs, chronic pain issues, and age-related mobility challenges through customized physical therapy programs.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with major insurance providers and help verify benefits. Contact our office with your insurance information to start the verification process.
What should I wear to therapy sessions?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows movement. Athletic wear is ideal for participating in therapeutic exercises during your session.
How long are appointments?
Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes. Follow-up sessions usually range from 45-75 minutes depending on individual treatment plans.
Can I schedule weekend appointments?
Yes, we offer Saturday appointments from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM to accommodate working patients' schedules.
What makes your clinic different?
Our combination of board-certified specialists, academic affiliations, and personalized care approach delivers superior outcomes recognized by leading orthopedic surgeons in the region.
