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 […]
First-step pain in the morning is a hallmark sign of plantar fasciitis.If the video above hit home, you’re not alone. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we use dry needling to directly address both the muscular and structural drivers of plantar fasciitis. Treatment includes not only calf needling, but also perineural needling throughout the […]
Struggling with buttock pain, sciatica, or tightness in your hip?If the video above caught your attention, you could be experiencing piriformis syndrome—when the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we use dry needling to release tight piriformis trigger points and reduce nerve compression. What Piriformis Dry Needling Helps […]
Struggling with TMJ pain, jaw clicking, or locking?If what you saw in the video looked familiar, dry needling may be exactly what you need. At Vertex PT Specialists, we target the overactive muscles that cause jaw pain—like the masseter and pterygoids—to relieve tension, reduce clicking and locking, and improve function. What TMJ Dry Needling Helps […]
Dr. Brandon Vaughn, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS owner and founder of Vertex PT Specialists, met with Governor Henry McMaster at the South Carolina Statehouse to address critical issues affecting the physical therapy profession and patient access to care. Their discussion focused heavily on the growing impact of Medicare reimbursement cuts, which continue to threaten independent […]
When is it? Saturday March 29th, 2025 Where is it? Vertex PT Specialists in Cayce, SC (located across from Krispy Kreme) Who is it for? Anyone looking to test their strength and endurance, PR their 5K, or just come out to run/walk and have a good time! The Vertex Pump & Run is an event […]
At Vertex PT Specialists, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of physical therapy techniques. In our latest video, Brandon Vaughn, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, demonstrates and instructs on the proper technique for dry needling the Quadratus Lumborum (QL)—a vital treatment for addressing low back pain and dysfunction. Check out the video below to […]
