Entries by Brandon Vaughn
Get Into Weights
Weight training? Are you kidding me? My primary care physician had been recommending this for years, but I did not know how to incorporate weight training into my exercise plan. I’m a 71-year-old female runner. I played basketball and golf in high school, but I had never been introduced to weightlifting. I had never been […]
Patellar Tendinopathy: A Pitfall of ACL Reconstruction Rehab
ACL reconstruction is a common surgical procedure that aims to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. While the surgery is successful in restoring knee stability, it often leads to a long and challenging rehabilitation period. One of the complications that can arise during ACL reconstruction rehab is patellar tendinopathy, a condition […]
Speed Up Healing from Stress Fractures: The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Runners
As a runner, there is nothing more frustrating than being sidelined with an injury. Unfortunately, stress fractures are a common injury among runners, and they can be particularly frustrating to deal with because the treatment typically involves rest and limited activity. However, physical therapy can be a game-changer when it comes to healing from a […]
Relieve BPPV Symptoms with Effective Treatment at Vertex PT: The Epley Maneuver
As a physical therapy practice, one of our specialties is treating BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), a common condition that causes dizziness and a sense of spinning or motion. At Vertex, we use the Epley Maneuver, which has been shown to be highly effective in treating BPPV. A study published in the Journal of Neurology, […]
Factors for Optimal ACL Surgery Outcome
As a patient of Vertex, you may be considering or have already undergone ACL surgery. Understanding the evidence-based factors that can determine your optimal long-term outcome after surgery is important for your recovery and rehabilitation process. One of the most important factors to consider is the choice of graft material for ACL reconstruction. Autografts such […]
What Is the Revascularization Phase After ACL Surgery? | Columbia SC Physical Therapy
If you’ve recently had ACL reconstruction surgery, your knee is now going through several phases of healing—and one of the most critical (but least talked about) is the revascularization phase. At Vertex PT Specialists, we help patients across Columbia, Cayce, and Irmo, SC safely navigate this crucial stage so they can get back to sport, […]
Post-Operative Nutrition for Soft Tissue Healing and Collagen Support in Columbia, SC
When recovering from orthopedic surgery—whether it’s an ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, or meniscus procedure—nutrition plays a bigger role than most patients realize. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we emphasize a comprehensive recovery plan that includes physical therapy, progressive loading, and targeted nutritional strategies to support collagen synthesis and soft tissue healing. Years […]
