Event 1 is here! Remember to sign up at www.local-comp.com before the scores are due at 5 pm EST on 10/23. The workout description and movement standards are listed below. Please reach out to josh@vertexpt.com with any questions! Week 1 On a 12:00 running clock Part A (8:00 cap) 21-15-9 of: Row calories DB thrusters, […]
Do you want to take your performance to the next level!? Are you an athlete or parent of an athlete looking to take your performance to the next level? Or have you had a nagging shoulder/hip/knee/etc pain that carries over season to season? Then this athlete screening is for you! We use a device called […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
