Alex Vandegrift, PT, DPT, CSCS
Helping athletes, active adults, and seniors move better, recover faster, and live pain-free.
At Oceanside Physical Therapy in Stuart, every session is one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist who listens, evaluates, and creates a treatment plan tailored to your goals. Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic hip pain, or rebuilding strength after surgery, you’ll receive the advanced care and individualized attention you need to return to the activities you love.
Doctor of Physical Therapy & Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Alexandra “Alex” Vandegrift is a licensed physical therapist at Oceanside Physical Therapy in Stuart, FL, specializing in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, and hip preservation. Her approach blends clinical expertise, personal experience, and strength-based programming to help patients move confidently and perform at their highest level.
A Personal Journey That Inspires Her Work
As a Division I soccer player, Alex experienced the reality of high-level injuries firsthand — including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with a labral tear and a later core muscle injury. Navigating her own recovery revealed a gap in specialized, hip-focused rehab available to competitive athletes, shaping her commitment to providing the care she once needed herself.
Her rehabilitation experience at Oceanside Physical Therapy strengthened her passion for high-quality, patient-centered care and ultimately influenced her decision to return as a clinician.
Education & Professional Training
Alex earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from South College in Knoxville, where she focused on orthopedics, movement science, and sports performance.
She expanded her athletic and clinical foundation through advanced rotations, including hands-on training with MLS Houston Dynamo FC, where she gained real-world experience in:
- Professional athlete management
- ACL rehabilitation
- Return-to-sport protocols
- High-level performance progressions
- Injury prevention and load management
Her work with elite athletes continues to shape her evidence-based, performance-driven treatment style.
Special Clinical Interests
- Hip preservation & hip rehabilitation
- FAI & labral tear rehab
- Core and pelvic injuries
- ACL rehabilitation
- Return-to-sport programming
- Strength and movement assessment
- Performance training for athletes of all ages
By combining strength and conditioning principles with individualized therapy, Alex helps patients move safely and powerfully — whether preparing for a major tournament or simply wanting to stay active without pain.
Who Alex Treats
- Competitive athletes (soccer, running, tennis, golf and more)
- Active adults
- Weekend warriors
- Post-operative patients
- Seniors wanting to stay strong, mobile, and independent
- Anyone recovering from hip, core, knee, or lower-extremity injury
No matter your age or activity level, her goal is the same — to help you move better, feel stronger, and return to what you love.
Conditions Alex Commonly Treats
- Hip impingement (FAI) & labral tears
- Core muscle injuries
- Hip stability & glute dysfunction
- ACL tears & post-op rehab
- Knee pain
- Low back pain
- Sports-related overuse injuries
- Strength deficits and movement inefficiencies
- Post-surgical recovery
Call 772-283-3820 to schedule your appointment today.