Why the Floor Is Your Friend
If you’re like most of us, the word “floor” probably makes you think more about tile, hardwood and carpet than friendship….it’s not the first […]
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Benefits of Physical Exercise
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68% of adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese. Making the commitment […]
5 Health Benefits of Play
Goofing around isn’t just for kids. By Abigail Wise If you think the benefits of playtime ended shortly after you learned how to tie your […]
Physical Therapy Equal to Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
Thinking of going under the knife for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS)? According to a new study, you can have equal success skipping surgery and going straight to […]
The Best Non-Drug Ways to Ease Knee Pain
Treatment guidelines advise which therapies may help knee osteoarthritis and put off surgery – and which ones don’t. By Emily Delzell However you ended up […]
10 Exercises To Do In the Pool
Pool (aquatic) exercise provides many benefits, including an ideal environment to exercise throughout the year. The buoyancy of the water supports a portion of your […]
The Cost of Treating Back Pain
In today’s world, it can be confusing to figure out where to turn if you’re suffering from back pain. For some, the first step is an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory. For others, a trip to the doctor and a (costly) MRI. If you’ve dealt with back pain in the past and struggled to find a suitable solution, you’re not alone. According to a 2010 Global Burden of Disease study, low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 60-80% of the population will suffer persistent back pain at some point in their lives. If you are among the 13 million Americans seeing a doctor for back pain each year, there are a few things you should know.
Oh, My Aching Wallet: MRI instead of physical therapy for low back pain leads to $4,793 higher price
In addition to seeking less invasive follow-up care, the people who went directly to physical therapists spent an average of $1,871, while those whose first move was an MRI spent an average of $6,664 in the year following their initial complaint to their doctors. With only a few hundred people in each sample, Fritz acknowledged, the cost figure was somewhat skewed by a small number of very expensive surgeries among those who had MRIs first. But overall, the cost difference is very clear.
TexPTS Provides Concussion Identification via ImPACT Screening
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists is a proud provider of critical Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) screening for concussions. ImPACT is the most widely used and most scientifically sound computerized concussion evaluation system available.
San Marcos Clinic Now Offering Revolutionary Technology To Help Patients Recover From Injury With Less Stress
TexPTS’ San Marcos clinic is pleased to announce the installation of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, a revolutionary technology that is often used by professional athletes to continue training stress-free while recovering from injury.