Mario Paredes, PT, DPT
Open House This Weekend!
Join us Sunday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. to explore our beautiful campus and discover the many opportunities waiting for you at SHU. Can’t make it this weekend? Our final Open House is on Nov. 16
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Mario Paredes, DPT, earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science (2015) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (2018) from Quinnipiac University, followed by completion of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Sacred Heart University in 2019. He is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) and Certified Specialist in Older Adults. He has also been recognized as a Master Clinician through the Institute of Clinical Excellence. Paredes specializes in orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation with a focus on hip and knee injuries in athletes.
Degrees and Certifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University
- Orthopaedic Residency, Sacred Heart University
- Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT)
- Certified Specialist in Older Adults, Institute of Clinical Excellence
- Master Clinician, Institute of Clinical Excellence
Teaching Responsibilities
- PT 621 Examination and Documentation I
- PT 631 Evaluation and Intervention II
Research Interests
- Biomechanics and neuroscience integration in PT practice
- Motor control and movement retraining in athletic populations
- Injury prevention and performance optimization
- Educational models for developing clinical reasoning and mentorship in PT students