Spine & Rehab Specialists

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 perfo...

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...

Whiplash is described as an injury caused by a severe or sudden jerk or jolt of the head. Most whiplash cases are due to car accidents but there are numerous different ways you can get whiplash. At Spine & Rehab Specialists we see and rehab whiplash quite often and successfully using a combination of manual therapy, our advanced equipment, exercises tailored to each patient, and more. On this...

According to the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill website, AlterG’s patented Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology was originally developed for NASA. An ingenious NASA engineer sought a solution to help astronauts maintain their strength and bone density while in space by using a pressurized air chamber to simulate gravitational load. We utilize this amazing technology to help rehab issues...

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. Parkinson's symptoms usually begin gradually and get worse over time. What can someone with Parkinson's do to slow or reverse that progression of symptoms? Listen in on this episode of our podcast to hear Harry talk to Anthony about the LSVT program and other possible t...

Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. We may be a Physical Therapy clinic but motivation is more important to us than you think! We try to motivate our patients to want to get better every day, in and out of the clinic.  Listen in on this episode to hear Harry talk to Lukas, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, about the different kinds of...

Many people brush off having bad balance or vestibular issues due to the fact that they don't know that there can be something done about it. There are many different reasons someone can struggle with bad balance or vestibular issues and we at Spine & Rehab Specialists have many different methods of helping someone improve and rehab those issues! Listen in on this episode to hear Harry talk to...

What is wellness? The Global Wellness Institute defines it as "the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of 'holistic health'." We can help you get started on your journey to "holistic health" here at Spine & Rehab specialists with our very own Wellness Program! We started this program to create a place for individuals who may not be comfortable going to a...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 74 % of people in the United States are overweight. That is three quarters of the population. And according to the CDC, from 1999 to 2018 the rate of obesity had increased from 30.5 % to 42.4 % with 9.2 % considered severely obese. So not only is this a big problem in this country, but it also seems to be getting worse and worse. Listen in on this epis...

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging (MSK Ultrasound) is a noninvasive, safe, and cost effective tool used to assist clinicians when differentiating between two or more similar conditions, and obtaining a more accurate and effective evaluation and solution. Ultrasound is effective for examination of the extremities for musculoskeletal diseases affecting all soft tissue structures. It can be used as...

COVID-19 has impacted everyone in some way throughout 2020 and 2021. At this time, over 100,000 El Pasoans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus. Generally, those who had COVID-19 will struggle with residual symptoms. Many times impairments linger such as fatigue, joint pain, chest pain, muscle pain, headaches, and irregularities in cardiovascular wellness. Physical Therapists have a unique p...