USC Arnold School of Public Health Honors Brandon Vaughn in 50 Careers for 50 Years Dr. Brandon Vaughn, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, founder of Vertex PT Specialists, was recently recognized by the USC Arnold School of Public Health as part of its “50 Careers for 50 Years” campaign, celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary and spotlighting […]

If you’re dealing with shoulder pain, especially near the front or top of the shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome may be to blame. At Vertex PT Specialists, we frequently treat patients in Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, and surrounding areas dealing with this common issue. One powerful treatment tool we use is dry needling—a technique that targets dysfunctional […]

If you’re an endurance junkie and you’re logging long rides, training for a half-marathon, crushing WODs, or chasing podiums, you already know recovery matters. But here’s the real question:What’s the best drink to help you bounce back faster and perform better next time? A new study published in The Journal of Physiology tested different post-workout […]