Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor
Rehazenter
Dr. José Alexandre Carvalho Pereira, MD, is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Centre National de Rééducation Fonctionnelle et de Réadaptation (Rehazenter) in Luxembourg. He graduated in Medicine from ICBAS – University of Porto and completed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Portugal.
Dr. Pereira has extensive postgraduate academic training and holds four postgraduate university diplomas, including advanced qualifications in urodynamics from Université Sorbonne and musculoskeletal ultrasound from Université de Lyon. His clinical practice is distinguished by the systematic integration of ultrasound for diagnostic, guidance, and interventional purposes, placing imaging at the core of neurorehabilitation assessment and treatment.
His expertise focuses on neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on spasticity management and functional recovery following central and peripheral nervous system lesions. He is actively involved in the development and clinical application of ultrasound-guided interventional techniques in neurorehabilitation, including targeted nerve and muscle procedures and cryoneurolysis for spasticity management, aiming to improve precision, safety, and functional outcomes.
In parallel with his clinical activity, Dr. Pereira is engaged in clinical research dedicated to spasticity management, serving as investigator of spastiCRYO, an ongoing randomized controlled trial evaluating interventional strategies for spasticity. His research work is closely aligned with his clinical practice, with a focus on translational, patient-centered innovation.
Fluent in Portuguese, French, English, and Spanish, Dr. Pereira is recognized for his rigorous, anatomy-driven approach and commitment to multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Pereira is actively involved in knowledge dissemination, contributing to international conferences, hands-on workshops, clinical demonstrations, and professional training activities, particularly in the fields of ultrasound and interventional neurorehabilitation.
Guided by a strong sense of gratitude and purpose, he views rehabilitation medicine as a means to help rebuild lives, supporting patients in regaining function, autonomy, and dignity through precise, evidence-based, and human-centered care.
Disclosure information not submitted.
Pre-congress Workshop: Cryoneurolysis for Adults and Children with Spasticity and Complex Pain
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
