When people think of home health physical therapy, they often picture older adults recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions—and we absolutely serve those patients. But that’s only part of the story. At Vertex PT Specialists, our Outpatient Home Health Physical Therapy team serves a wide spectrum of patients in Lexington and Richland Counties. From […]
When you’re recovering from an injury or trying to stay in the game, you need more than a basic rehab plan. As an athlete—whether competitive or recreational—you deserve physical therapy that reflects the demands of your sport and helps you return stronger, not just pain-free. If you’re searching for sports physical therapy in Columbia, SC […]
It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once:“Can peptides like BPC-157 actually heal a SLAP tear?” I answered this in a recent YouTube video, but I wanted to break it down further here—especially for anyone exploring shoulder pain solutions, labral injuries, or alternatives to surgery. Watch the full breakdown here: New to Peptides? If […]
If you’ve been dealing with nagging pain on the outside of your knee—especially when running, walking downhill, or going downstairs—you might have Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). It’s often mislabeled as “runner’s knee” (which also describes patellofemoral pain), but true ITBS is lateral knee pain caused by load-related stress around the iliotibial band—not the front of […]
When most people think of physical therapy, they imagine a clinic visit. But for many patients, traveling to the clinic isn’t practical — or even possible. That’s where Outpatient Home Health Physical Therapy comes in. At Vertex PT Specialists, we bring the clinic to your home. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, […]
If you’ve ever stood up, twisted funny, or bent over and felt something in your back “go out”… you’re not alone. At Vertex PT Specialists, this is one of the most common things we treat across our Columbia, Cayce, and Irmo clinics. The good news? It’s usually not as bad as it feels — and […]
We’re proud to announce that Dr. Brandon Vaughn, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS — founder and CEO of Vertex PT Specialists — has officially been recertified as a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). This distinction highlights our ongoing commitment to expert-level care for patients across Columbia, Irmo, […]
Is It Just Soreness or a Stress Fracture?Shin pain is common in runners. But when does it go from normal soreness to something more serious, like a bone stress injury (BSI), also known as a stress fracture? At Vertex PT Specialists, we work with runners across Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Lexington, and Richland County who want […]
The Most Common Mistake Runners Make If you’re a runner in Columbia, SC, training through the heat or prepping for your next race, chances are you’re doing everything you can to stay injury-free. But new research suggests that one simple training mistake dramatically increases your risk for a running-related injury—and it’s not what most people […]
Dealing with deep low back or flank pain that doesn’t respond to stretching or massage?The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a common driver of stubborn low back pain—especially pain that wraps around the flank or worsens with sitting, standing, or side bending. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we offer dry needling to the QL […]
