MEET ALAN
Alan Reid, MS, ATC, LAT
Bringing over 20 years of experience working as a certified athletic trainer with a variety of individuals from professional to youth athletes, weekend warriors, and even teaching 6 year-olds how to skip. With a philosophy of "treating the entire individual, not just the injury site" Alan is excited to work with a variety of athletes and active individuals across the area helping them Rally to Move Better and reach their optimal performance.
Previous Work & Clinical Experience
Trinity Valley School of Fort Worth
2018 Trojan Walls, Yearbook Dedication
2016 The Schumacher/Kyle Family Distinguished Coach Award
Instructor & Clinical Education Coordinator for TCU's Accredited Athletic Training Program
2015 - 2021 Full Time & Adjunct Professor of Athletic Training
2016 TCU's Preceptor of the Year
FC Dallas of Major League Soccer
2010 Western Conference Champions
Fort Worth Brahmas - Central Hockey League
2008 Central Hockey League Playoffs
Fort Worth Cats - American Baseball Association
2006 American Association League Champions
2005 Central Baseball League Champions
In-Patient Physical Therapy Assistance
Community & Outreach Athletic Training Coverage
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECILIZATIONS
Nationally Board of Certification Athletic Trainer
Texas State Licensed Athletic Trainer
NASM -Performance Enhancement Specialist
NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - Tecnica Gavilan
Positional Release Therapy - Lower Extremity
Myofascial Decompression Therapy - Cupping Therapy - Level I
Fascial Distortion Model - Upper & Lower Extremity
Structure & Function - Foundations in Dry Needling
Structure & Function - Advanced Dry Needling for Orthopedic and Sports Performance
Presentations & Speaking Engagements
Reid, A. (March 2023). "Cueing and mobilization to improve lower extremity rehabs" Guest Lecturer: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Reid, A. (July 2020). “Weight rooms are not scary; Improving cueing and communication for better outcomes.” Presenter: Southwest Athletic Trainers Symposium Virtual On-Line Presentation
Reid, A, Timson, B. (February 2019). “Effects of early movement on ankle injuries and patient outcomes.” Co-Presenter: Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Conference
Reid, A, Timson, B. (July 2019). “Use of ankle mobilization techniques to improve function, pain and patient outcomes.” Co-Presenter: Southwest Athletic Trainers Symposium
Reid, A, Jevas, S, Proctor, C. (July 2017). “Concussion rates and reported symptoms of high school football players wearing unequal gyro inserts.” Original Research Poster Presentation: Southwest Athletic Trainers Symposium
Reid, A. (February 2017). “Using the S-Bar communication model to prepare students for real-time on-field evaluations.” On-Line Presentation: AT Teaching Tips Video Series - Professional Education Committee of the National Athletic Trainers Association. https://vimeo.com/204018422
Stratton, J, Reid, A. (July 2016) “So you can do functional assessments; now what?” Co-Presenter: Southwest Athletic Trainers Symposium
McQueen, B, Reid, A. (July 2013) “Applying FMS to real-life applications.” Co-Presenter: Southwest Athletic Trainers Symposium
Reid, A. “From research to training; using star excursion balance test for improvements in ankle function.” Performance Soccer Conditioning, 2010;15,6:6-8
Reid, A. (April 2010) “Inguinal hernia the forgotten hernia; management and rehabilitation of an inguinal hernia: case report.” Presenter: North Texas Athletic Trainers Symposium
Reid, A. (August 2009) “From Treatment Table to the Playing Field, Sport Specific Rehab Progressions to Decrease Re-injury Rates.” Presenter: Strength & Conditioning Summit Baylor Medical Center at Frisco
Invited Talks:
Reid, A. (January 2020). “Clinical use of balance and proprioception in rehab programs.” Guest Lecture: Duquesne University Athletic Training Education Program
Reid, A (November 2016, 2017, 2019) “Environmental related conditions.” Guest Lecture: Texas Health Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy Fellowship Program
Reid, A. (July 2008) “Handling Basic Sports Injuries; Pointers for Coaches on How to Handle Common Sports Injuries.” Presenter: North Texas Soccer Association Summer Meetings