Spine & Rehab Specialists Podcast

Spine & Rehab Specialists

Harry Koster PT, Cert. MDT
Spine & Rehab Specialists is the practice of choice in Physical Therapy because of exceptional quality of rehab within our community with the highest standard of care delivered by skilled and caring professionals. We wanted to bring that exceptional quality and high standard to the Podcast community! Tune into our episodes as we talk about anything and everything Physical Therapy and don't forget to leave some feedback and tell us what you want to hear about next!
18. Our Sitting Strong Program
Sitting Strong is a wellness program intended for anyone that is looking for a low- impact exercise program that is done from the comfort of their seat. This 1-hour class is performed in groups twice a week focusing on arm, leg, and core strengthening. Sitting Strong is a hybrid program that can be done in the clinic or you can join in virtually via zoom. The focus is to provide an opportunity for our community to live an active and healthy lifestyle no matter your level of fitness. We understand that it may be hard to do it on your own; sometimes we need support to move forward. Let us help push you in the right direction! Tune in to this episode to hear Harry talk to Chris, one of our techs, about how he runs the Sitting Strong Program and the benefits it can have for anyone who participates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Nov 12, 2021
12 min
17. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction Rehabilitation
The TMJ is a bi-arthroidal hinge joint that allows complex movements during eating and talking. The TMJ is between the condylar head of the mandible and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. This TMJ complex is made up of the TMJ, teeth and soft tissue. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions or Disorders are conditions that affect the jaw joints negatively and can be caused by many different things. Although dealing with the TMJ seems like it would mean a trip to the dentist, this is not the case. Physical therapy works with all the joints of the body, even those inside the jaw/ mouth so we are happy and able to help at Spine & Rehab Specialists! Tune into this episode to hear Harry talk to Jose, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy about the TMJ, the different injuries that can occur, and what the rehab would consist of. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Oct 29, 2021
16 min
16. Our Partnership with Live Active El Paso
Today we have a very special guest on the podcast, Diana Cepeda from Live Active El Paso! Live Active was started as a response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and it’s goal is to keep El Paso active and healthy. We have worked with Live Active in the past and we will continue to work with them to help bring the power of movement to our community. We are proud partners with Live Active El Paso and today we will be discussing our partnership and all the things Live Active does for our community! Tune into this episode to hear Harry talk to Diana, a representative from Live Active El Paso about the things they are working on and the things we are working with them on to help El Paso live active! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Oct 15, 2021
21 min
15. Common Misconceptions About Physical Therapy
October is National Physical Therapy Month and to kick it off, this episode is on common misconceptions about physical therapy we often hear in and out of the clinic! One of our biggest focuses with our podcast is to spread knowledge and more awareness about the amazing things we can do with physical therapy so in this episode we want to address some things that we’ve seen some confusion about. Tune into this episode to hear Harry talk to Marlene, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, about some of the things people generally get wrong about physical therapy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Oct 1, 2021
22 min
14. Returning to pre Covid-19 Activities
Since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2019 people all over the world have had no choice but to change their daily routines in order to stay safe. As lockdowns ensued, more and more people started to do everything from home; from work to school to even working out all routines were adjusted to fit the new normal. Now that we are slowly starting to transition back to normal, we might not be able to do the same things required by our old routines due to the amount of inactivity, but that’s where we come in! Tune into this episode to hear Harry talk to Earl, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, about the safest ways to get back into the swing of things and how we can help you over at Spine & Rehab Specialists! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Aug 27, 2021
17 min
13. Posture
Posture is defined as the position in which someone holds their body while standing or sitting. Although most people probably don’t think about their posture too much through out the day, it’s actually super important to monitor it when it comes to preventing pain. Having bad posture can cause all kinds of different pains in the body if someone is not careful, but it is easier to manage than you may think! Tune into this episode to hear Harry talk to Anthony, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy about posture, how the quarantine has affected people’s posture, and the different things that we can do here at Spine & Rehab Specialists to help rehab those postural pains and teach you better ways to maintain good posture! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Aug 13, 2021
21 min
12. Arthritis and Physical Therapy
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints which results in pain and stiffness for the person suffering from it. Many people suffer from arthritis and different types of arthritis exist, each with different causes including wear and tear, infections, and underlying diseases; there are over 3 million new cases per year! Tune into our newest podcast episode to hear Harry talk to Marlene, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy about Arthritis, the different kinds, and what we do in the clinic to help rehab Arthritis in our patients. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Jul 16, 2021
23 min
11. EMG & NCS/NCV Testing
EMG (Electromyography), NCS (Nerve Conduction Studies), and NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity), are tests that measure how fast an electrical impulse moves through your nerve. These forms of testing can be used to help figure out the best course of action when treating patients that are suffering from things like Carpal tunnel syndrome and more! Tune in to this episode to hear Harry talk to Anthony, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, and go more in depth about EMG/NCS/NCV testing and how we plan to use it in our clinic! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Jul 2, 2021
20 min
10. Foot & Ankle Pain/ Rehab
Foot and ankle injuries are often underestimated; leaving a foot/ ankle injury to heal on it's own or "walking it off" is usually the first response but never the correct answer. Without the proper, care some simple foot pain can start to cause pain in other areas of the body such as the back and other areas. The feet and ankles are the foundation of your body and your body relies on them to perform your every day movements which is what makes getting the proper care so important! If you are experiencing pain in your feet or ankles listen in on this episode to hear what we can do for you! Tune in to this episode to hear Harry talk to Lukas, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, about foot and ankle injuries and how they can be treated. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
Jun 18, 2021
16 min
9. Work Conditioning
Work conditioning is a work related, intensive, goal-oriented treatment program designed for people suffering from an injury that occurred in their place of work. At Spine & Rehab Specialists our Work Conditioning program is tailored to each individual and the job that they are preparing to go back to. Listen in on this episode to hear Harry talk to Jose, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, about our Work Conditioning program and what we can do to get you feeling better and ready to go back to work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message
May 28, 2021
19 min
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