Dr. Alex Rodrigues Brito, DPT, PT
Physical Therapist
82 Wilder St Hillside NJ, 07205About
Alex Rodrigues Brito is a physical therapist practicing in Hillside, NJ. Alex Rodrigues Brito specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Alex Rodrigues Brito can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Alex Rodrigues Brito will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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Get to know Physical Therapist Dr. Alex Rodrigues Brito, who serves patients in Springfield, New Jersey.
Dr. Brito, a practicing physical therapist, is the Owner of Springfield Physical Therapy & Wellness, bringing his extensive knowledge, skill, and passion for therapy to every patient.
His professional calling started with his experience as a soccer player on various teams where he discovered the profound impact physical therapy could have on one’s life. Since then, he has spent years honing his craft and building a practice that reflects his unique vision – to offer a practice driven by superior personalized one-on-one care and an unparalleled therapeutic relationship.
Growing up in Hillside, Dr. Brito graduated top of his class in high school. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree of Biology with Cum Laude at NJIT, was in the Albert Dormans Honors College, and was on the Men’s Division I soccer team. He then completed his studies at Touro College in New York, where he acquired a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, and was awarded the highest Clinical Achievement Award.
Upon graduating from Touro College, Dr. Brito immediately began his career by working at the Universal Institute of Rehab, specializing in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. From there, he went on to work for and manage three out-patient clinics, specializing in post-op rehab, sports rehab, orthopedics, etc.
Driven by his desire to solve problems and continuously expand his professional knowledge, he is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and Sport Club Portuguese in Newark. He also runs a blood drive in his office with the American Red Cross Association every August.
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders, and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and endocrinological origins. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient’s physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation, and patient education. It is practiced by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries).
Happily married, Dr. Brito and his wife, Grace, have two beautiful daughters together. He is an avid soccer player, spending his weekends on the field. These activities serve as a great source of entertainment and firsthand knowledge of the injuries he treats every day in his practice.
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