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April 21, 2015

TexPTS Sponsoring the Soccer Assist Launch Party on April 23, 2015

We’re proud to announce that we are a sponsor of the Soccer Assist Launch Party on April 23, 2015 at PGI Studios (formerly La Zona Rosa)! Kristina Lilly, a legend in the National Women’s Soccer scene, will be attending and speaking at the launch party along with Jon Burns, CEO of Lionsraw and recipient of the 2014 CNN Hero of the Year Award. We are thrilled to support a great cause that allows underserved youth in the Austin, Texas area to play soccer in organized leagues, enriching and diversifying soccer in Austin.

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April 2, 2015

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.

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March 31, 2015

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.

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