Martin Alvarado, COTA, CBIS, Cert. VCS

Education

Laredo College

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Certifications

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Brain Injury Association of America

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Certified Vestibular Concussion Specialist (Cert. VCS)

National Strength and Conditioning Association

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (Pending)

Medbridge Education

Certificate in Adult Bladder Control and Urinary Incontinence

Certificate in Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

Certificate in Orthopedic Excellence of the Upper Quarter (in Progress)

Advanced Training

American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

VCS-1: Diagnosis & Management of Concussions in the Athlete: An Evidence-Based Approach

VCS-2: Diagnosis & Management of the Dizzy Patient: An Evidence-Based Approach

Institute of Physical Art

CFS: CoreFirst Strategies

PNF: Functional Neuromuscular and Motor Control Training

FMI: Functional Mobilization (Pending)

Medbridge Education

Balance/Vestibular

What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

Bladder Control

Bladder Control Basics: Adult and Geriatric

Bladder Control: Stress Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Bladder Control Evaluation and Treatment: Urinary Urgency and Incontinence

Geriatric Bladder Control: Neurogenic Bladder and Emptying Dysfunctions

Bladder Control in Elders with Cognitive Impairments

Geriatric Bladder Control: Promoting a Culture of Bladder Control in Senior Living Environments

Brain Injury

Best Practice in Dual-Tasking: Examination Through Intervention

Concussion Treatment: Medical Management and Cognitive Profiles

Functional Manifestations of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Persisting Symptoms After Concussion: Managing Chronic Cases

Therapeutic Interventions for Workers With Mild Traumatic Head Injury

Treating Mood, Migraine, and Sleep-Related Problems After Concussion

Functional Manual Therapy® (Institute of Physical Art)

Functional Manual Therapy®: A Comprehensive Patient Management System.

Functional Manual Therapy® Approach to the Knee

Functional Manual Therapy® Approach to the Pelvic Girdle

Functional Manual Therapy®: Understanding the Interconnectivity of the Body's Connective Tissues and Articulations and Their Interdependency for Efficient Function

Functional Manual Therapy®: Neuromuscular Function: Mastering the Specificity of Manual Neuromuscular Facilitation

Functional Manual Therapy®: Motor Control: Principles of CoreFirst® Strategies for Posture and Movement

Orthopedics/Upper Quarter

Distal Radius Fracture: Early-Stage Rehabilitation

The Shoulder: Overuse Injuries in Athletes

Understanding Glenohumeral Joint Biomechanics and Exercise Implementation

Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair Surgery

Advanced Rehab for the Baseball Pitcher to Improve ROM & Strength

Primer on Examination and Treatment Metrics

Crucial Factors Influencing Health & Recovery in Musculoskeletal Care

Evidence-Based Examination of the Shoulder: An Update

Evidence-Based Examination of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand: An Update

Evidence-Based Treatment of the Shoulder: An Update