At Vertex, we know that student loans are one of the biggest financial challenges facing physical therapists today. If you are a PT in Columbia, SC, those loan payments can add stress to your career. That is why we are offering a new benefit for our full-time PTs: educational assistance under Section 127 of the […]
Working with elite athletes is part of our everyday mission. Recently, our team had the privilege of helping Matthew Boling (@matthew_boling1) — one of the fastest sprinters in the world and a contender for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (LA 2028) — return to form on the track. While not every patient we […]
Did you know that only about 1.5% of physical therapists in the United States are Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialists (SCS)? At Vertex PT, we’re proud to have Dr. Remey Timo-Dondoyano, PT, DPT, on our team. She earned her SCS credential through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2020, placing her among a small […]
USC Arnold School of Public Health Honors Brandon Vaughn in 50 Careers for 50 Years Dr. Brandon Vaughn, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, founder of Vertex PT Specialists, was recently recognized by the USC Arnold School of Public Health as part of its “50 Careers for 50 Years” campaign, celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary and spotlighting […]
If you’re dealing with shoulder pain, especially near the front or top of the shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome may be to blame. At Vertex PT Specialists, we frequently treat patients in Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, and surrounding areas dealing with this common issue. One powerful treatment tool we use is dry needling—a technique that targets dysfunctional […]
If you’re an endurance junkie and you’re logging long rides, training for a half-marathon, crushing WODs, or chasing podiums, you already know recovery matters. But here’s the real question:What’s the best drink to help you bounce back faster and perform better next time? A new study published in The Journal of Physiology tested different post-workout […]
Dry Needling the Rhomboids: What a Recent Case Teaches Us About Safety Dry needling is an effective clinical tool for treating myofascial pain, trigger points, and movement dysfunction. But like any skilled intervention, it requires anatomical precision and clinical judgment—especially when needling near the thoracic cavity. In June 2025, the journal Physical Therapy published a […]
Concussions are complex—and so is recovery. While rest and graded return-to-activity remain the foundation, research now supports a range of nutritional strategies to help the brain heal more efficiently. A 2024 review published in Nutrients (PMC11314487) outlines how targeted supplements may reduce inflammation, support energy metabolism, and enhance cognitive recovery following concussion or mild traumatic […]
If you’re struggling with jaw pain, clicking, clenching, or limited opening, you’re not alone. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ or TMD) affects millions of Americans—and it’s one of the most overlooked musculoskeletal issues in physical therapy. At Vertex PT Specialists, we specialize in treating TMJ disorders using a combination of hands-on techniques, corrective exercises, and targeted […]
If you’ve been told to “just do Kegels” after pregnancy, you’re not alone—and you’re not getting the full picture. At Vertex PT Specialists, we provide women’s health physical therapy in Columbia, SC that goes beyond outdated advice. Our pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Katie Bailey, PT, DPT, helps women recover their strength, confidence, and control […]
