Spine & Rehab Specialists

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and National Athletic Training Month with three incredible women shaping the field of athletic training: Bonnie Heredia-Koster, Dawn Hearn, and Maria Tuck. In this inspiring episode, they share their journeys, challenges, and lessons learned while breaking barriers in a historically male-dominated profession. You’ll Learn All About: - Insights from wome...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month , we’re spotlighting one of our physical therapists, Chris Quiñones , who commutes every day to work with us from Juarez, MX! 🇲🇽 Listen as Chris talks about his time as a student at Spine & Rehab, the unique relationship between Juarez and El Paso, and his favorite local eats! 🌮 Plus, learn more about the international crew at our clinic with PTs from India...

In this episode, we have Dr. Sanjay Chabra , Director of the Texas Arthritis Center & Board Certified Rheumatologist! 🥳 In this episode, we discuss Dr. Chabra's journey to El Paso, the Arthritis Foundation, rheumatology, and how physical therapy plays a significant role in this spectrum. Tune in to learn valuable insights on managing joint health and mobility straight from the experts as...

In this episode, we have Mike Coulter and Sal Almeida on behalf of the El Paso Marathon and the El Paso Runners Foundation ! We discuss how the marathon came to be, their dedication to the community, and the mental fortitude required to start running. Sign up HERE to be on our marathon team for a discounted price! Connect With Us! Website | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠TikT...

Harry Koster, PT, Cert. MDT and John Moreno, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT discuss the orthopedic residency training program. John will soon begin his residency, the next step in his career and become a Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

In today's episode Harry talks with the director of Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging, Yvette Lugo to discuss the Aging to Perfection Expo in El Paso, Texas taking place at the El Paso Convention Center on August 23rd, 2023

Former UTEP/Oregon linebacker, AJ Hotckins joins us to talk about his college football days and the journey to kickstart his MMA career.

☀️SUMMER IS HERE!!☀️ Harry Koster, PT, Cert. MDT and Joey Gutierrez, PT, DPT share important tips on staying active through summer activities. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or traveling this summer we’ve got you covered. Join the conversation and learn more on what the experts have to say. REMEMBER! Drink water and wear sunscreen.

Delve into a conversation with Harry Koster, PT, Cert. MD and Anthony Durant, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, FMSK®, D-EDX® about the ✨NEW✨ technology being introduced at our clinics, The Neubie®. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about how it works and the benefits it could bring to your life. 

Former UTEP star, Jadrian Taylor decides to embark on a new adventure with the Winnipeg Blue Bonners of the CFL. Hear all about his journey and his plans for the future.

Do you suffer from back or neck pain? Muscle weakness? Numbness or tingling in hands or feet? Shoulder or Knee pain? Our diagnostic testing cal help us get to the root of the problem! We perform EMG NCS (Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies) and MSK US (Musculoskeletal Ultrasound) in clinic and we utilize these tests to help get a better understanding of many of our patient's conditions. Tune...

The College Football season is just getting started and we're here to celebrate with current College football player Jadrian Taylor, and former College football player, Mike Perez! In this episode, Harry talks to Jadrian and Mike about everything college football, the bonds being on the team creates, and the culture shock of coming to El Paso for the first time! Our podcast can be found on all of...

Aliviane is the primary provider of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services in West Texas for men, women and adolescents. It also coordinates a strong network of community support and an array of interagency agreements to provide a continuum of care. In addition, the organization operates several steering committees and planning groups in the areas of substance use and behavioral...

Today we have two guests on our podcast, Neil Shaw, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, and Benny Molina, a local Little League coach from here in the El Paso area! Today we are here to talk about Baseball! Baseball pitchers are prone to injuries in their shoulders and elbows when not practicing the correct throwing mechanics or when throwing too many pitches without the proper rest and recove...

Today we have two very special guest on the podcast, Sandra Cobos and Eric Cisneros from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso (TTUHSC)! Sandra is with Pasos Para Prevenir Cancer and Eric is with the Border Coalition for Fitness, both programs aimed at improving the health of the people in El Paso at TTUHSC. Tune in to hear Harry talk to Sandra and Eric about the different walkin...

Today we have a very special guest on the podcast, Trevor Vittatoe! Trevor was a football player at UTEP who went on to join the roster of 2 NFL teams! This UTEP alum shattered school records for passing yards (12,439) touchdown passes (97), total offense (12,291 yards) and TDs responsible for (98) and rates second in school annals with 14 games throwing for 300 yards or more. Following his senior...

Today we have a very special guest on the podcast, Jennifer Armendariz, NP! Jennifer is a Nurse Practitioner in an oncology setting here in El Paso and is passionate about health and fitness. She has joined us this episode to talk about the difficulties that cancer patients go through while undergoing treatment, and how physical therapy and exercising on a regular basis can help!

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...

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 th...

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...

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. Tu...

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 ab...

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 m...

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...

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,...