At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we regularly use the Biering-Sorensen Test to evaluate lumbar endurance in athletes, active adults, and individuals recovering from low back pain. It’s a powerful tool to assess the isometric endurance of the back and hip extensors, helping us identify clients who may be at higher risk for […]
Peptides 102: The Ultimate Injection Guide is Here If you’re into peptides, you already know what they can do—fat loss, recovery, performance, sleep, anti-aging. But let’s be honest…Most people still mess up the basics. Bad reconstitution ratio Wrong injection technique No site rotation Lumps, scar tissue, and wasted vials That’s exactly why I put together […]
Quick video of Dr. Faile experimenting with Donnie Thompson’s sissy squat variation. One of the reasons why we like this for patellofemoral pain patients is because it allows for a more vertical shin (which = less patellofemoral compression) and you get the added close chained terminal knee extension moment at the top.
Physical Therapy for Dancers in Columbia, SC: 4 Key Exercises to Improve Strength and Technique Whether you’re training for performance, recovering from injury, or trying to increase mobility and control, these four PT-based exercises can help you build the strength, flexibility, and stability needed to elevate your dance technique. At Vertex PT Specialists, we […]
How many times have you been given a phrase by a physician that, perhaps, wasn’t phrased as well as it could be? “You’ve got a time bomb in your chest” or “I don’t know how you’re walking around with that spine!” As I venture through all the information that’s required in my Orthopedic Residency, this […]
Patients with concussions or Mild traumatic brain injury often complain of stress and have been shown to possess higher plasma cortisol levels. Vitamin C supplementation has been shown to decrease cortisol which is commonly known as the “stress hormone”. A 1500mg daily dose of oral Vitamin C may decrease the production of the the adrenal […]
This is a quick video of a runner who was experiencing an acute bout of plantar fasciitis. This treatment was successful when combined with joint and soft tissue mobility, as well as heavy slow resistance.
Omega 3-6-9 and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be beneficial in patients with concussions by serving not only as a vascular and neuroprotectant but by enhancing the repair process of damaged brain cells. In fact, dietary supplementation with DHA increases serum levels and, if given prior to concussion or Mild TBI, it may reduce the injury […]
We are pleased to announce that Vertex PT Specialists is now an Evidence In Motion (EIM)preferred host site for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency. You can apply here: www.evidenceinmotion.com/educational-offerings/course/orthopaedic-physical-therapy-residency/
