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93 articles from the clinicians at Cape Concierge — movement, recovery, pelvic health, menopause and healthy aging, written on Cape Cod.
Why Your Muscles Stopped Responding
Anabolic resistance in men is something we don't talk about often enough and it is completely preventable and reversible with correct education.
We Stopped Treating Chronic Pain Like a Hardware Problem
Chronic pain isn't a hardware problem. What Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers taught us about the stress response, and what that changed in how we treat it.
How to Prepare for Your Annual Gynecological Exam
Annual gynecological exams are an important part of women's health, yet many dread them. The good news: that discomfort is not inevitable.
Sleep: The Longevity Pillar You've Been Ignoring
Longevity talk starts with strength, nutrition and movement. But a fourth pillar quietly decides whether all that hard work actually pays off.
The Case for Vaginal Estrogen: Why Your Skin Down There Deserves Some Love Too
Let's talk about something a lot of us think about but don't say out loud nearly enough: vaginal estrogen. If you've never heard of it, you're not alone.
Your grip is telling you something.
In a study of nearly 140,000 adults, grip strength predicted mortality better than blood pressure. What your handshake says about your longevity.
Why Your Teen Athlete Can't Fall Asleep Before Midnight — And What Actually Fixes It
A JAMA Pediatrics study shifted teenage sleep earlier by two weeks of light timing and schedule changes, adding 47 minutes a night. What it took.
Is It Time for a Speech Therapist? Signs Your Aging Parent or Loved One May Need an Assessment
Slow chewing, missed words, hesitation before swallowing — signs an aging parent may need a speech-language pathologist, and what an SLP actually treats.
Creatine Myths vs. Facts: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
The real science of creatine for women over 40 — bone density, muscle, brain health and menopause — from Dr. Darren Candow's research, explained by a PT.
Sports Physical vs. Movement Screen: What Your Athlete's Physical Doesn't Check
A sports physical clears your athlete's heart — not their hips. Learn why a musculoskeletal screening before the season matters more than you think.
Dry Needling in Plymouth: The Step Most Clinics Skip
At Cape Concierge PT, dry needling is just step one. Discover how we pair it with targeted movement retraining for lasting pain relief on Cape Cod and Plymouth.
REDs in Athletes: What Every Coach and Parent Should Know | Cape Concierge PT
REDs, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport: the warning signs coaches and parents miss, and why under-fueling shows up in bone and hormones.
Behind the Scenes, My Interview with the New York Times on Dry Needling.
After an NFL player's collapsed lung raised questions about dry needling safety, the New York Times interviewed our certified dry needling PT. The full Q&A.
Concierge Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: What Makes It Different
Discover how concierge pelvic health PT offers 60-min 1:1 visits, dry needling, no visit caps, and whole-person care — on Cape Cod & Plymouth.
RICE vs. PEACE & LOVE: The New Protocol for Ankle Sprains and Soft Tissue Injuries
Still icing your ankle sprain? RICE is outdated. Learn the PEACE & LOVE protocol physical therapists now recommend for faster soft tissue injury recovery.
EPAT & Shockwave Therapy: What the Research Shows
Cape Concierge PT breaks down what the research actually supports for EPAT/shockwave therapy — by condition, not by brand marketing.
Stop trying to stretch your Iliotibial band. It will not stretch. It's not a muscle.
Your IT band isn't tight, and it can't be stretched — it's not a muscle. What that outer-thigh discomfort really is, and what actually helps instead.
PRP Injections Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and Why Your Physical Therapist Might Recommend Them.
PRP uses your own blood platelets to stimulate healing in stubborn injuries. What PRP injections are, how they work, and how they fit with physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Without Insurance in Plymouth: Why We Don't Take It (And Why That's Good for You)
Wondering why Cape Concierge PT doesn't take insurance? See how one-on-one, insurance-free physical therapy on Cape Cod means longer sessions, faster results…
I have Bone-on-Bone arthritis in my knees, is surgery my only option?
“Bone on bone” doesn't mean surgery is inevitable — many people with it have zero pain. The real culprits behind arthritic knee pain, and what to do instead.
Why Your Hearing Test Might Matter More Than Your Memory Screening
New research ranks hearing loss as the #1 modifiable dementia risk factor. Learn why — and what a simple hearing test can do to protect your brain.
Don't Let Leaks Rain on Your Summer Parade
Summer is finally on its way after a long winter. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining longer, and bathing suit season is descending upon us.
You Started a GLP-1. Now the Real Question Is: What Are You Losing?
GLP-1 medications work — but they don't protect your muscle mass or bone density. A physical therapist explains what's at stake and what to do about it.
How to fuel a tournament athlete: hydration, real food, and why energy drinks don't count.
Hydration, real food and no energy drinks: how to fuel a tournament athlete, and why the cooler you pack is an injury-prevention strategy, not just a snack.
Introducing Strong, Inside and Out: A New Podcast Putting Evidence-Based Health Knowledge in Your Hands
What if the most powerful tool for a longer, healthier life isn't a supplement or a surgery — it's knowledge? In this launch episode, Dr.
Mom & Dad, Don't Skip Leg Day!!!
A 10-year study of twins found leg strength predicted brain health a decade later. Why leg day matters more with age — for cognition, not just mobility.
Should I Be Doing Kegels? Not Necessarily.
Kegels can make pelvic floor symptoms worse. When tension — not weakness — is the problem, your pelvic floor needs to learn to relax before it strengthens.
The crisis hiding in your kid's sports schedule.
Middle school athletes train more hours than ever, and many aren't building the strength to match. What's going wrong, and what we can build instead.
Work Place Movement Snacks
According to an article in Lancet, low back pain is one of the most common problems of public health systems in the world.
I pulled my back out, again!
That sharp “pulled my back out” pain usually isn't a muscle strain — and muscle relaxants won't help. Why your back seizes up, and what's really going on.
I had a Stroke, now what?
What happens after a stroke, why the first 3–6 months matter most for recovery, and what you can do to keep improving well beyond that window.
How do I know when it's time to get a new mattress?
Morning back pain that fades by midday is a classic sign. Five telltale signals your mattress is behind your aches — and that it's time to replace it.
What Does Your Body Language Say About You?
Posture doesn't just signal confidence to others — it shapes how you think, feel and act. What your body language is doing to your own brain and mood.
3 Surprising Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is more than hot flashes: falling estrogen can affect your ears too. Why hearing changes and tinnitus may be linked to perimenopause.
Sarcopenia: What You Need to Know About Age-Related Muscle Loss.
Sarcopenia — age-related muscle loss — starts earlier than you think and raises fall and fracture risk. How to build and keep muscle at every stage of life.
Bones are more than they appear: They are an Endocrine Organ.
Bones are an endocrine organ — home of your immune system and in constant conversation with brain, muscle and metabolism. Why bone health is whole-body health.
Should high school athletes strength train in-season?
Yes — high school athletes should strength train in season. How supervised resistance training builds performance and prepares growing bodies for sport.
Winter Weather and Your Bladder: Why Everything Feels Worse.
Cold weather genuinely makes bladder symptoms worse: cold diuresis, constricted vessels and tense muscles all play a part. What's happening, and what helps.
When is the best time to walk if you're looking to burn fat?
Walk directly after strength training to burn visceral fat faster — the science of why lifting first unlocks the fat-burning hormones walking uses.
Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Estrogen
40% of women over 50 develop osteoporosis — and much of it is preventable. Why lifting, impact and hormone replacement matter for bone density at every age.
Are cramps, cramping your style? And by cramps, we mean foot and calf cramps.
Waking up with foot or calf cramps? Hydration and electrolyte balance are the usual culprits — three practical ways to prevent nighttime muscle cramping.
Shoulder Pain: differential diagnostics to determine the root of the pain. Stop chasing your symptoms.
Is your shoulder pain muscle, joint or nerve? Each feels and behaves differently, and each needs different treatment. A guide to decoding the source.
Building Muscle is like wearing Spanx to prevent bone loss and nursing home life.
Muscle is nature's Spanx: why strength training and protein intake protect your bones as hormones decline — and help you stay strong and independent.
My toe nails are too long and digging into my skin, making it hard to walk.
A swollen, painful knee that turned out to start at the toenails: why foot care and gait matter more as we age, and when it's time to see a podiatrist.
Should I go barefoot?
Stephen Katzenback, PT, on the barefoot lifestyle: what going shoeless taught him about foot strength, and whether you should train barefoot too.
Scared of Falling?
Want to stay steady on your feet at home? Simple changes lower the risk: lose the slippery throw rugs and add railings to every stair, even the single step in.
How can I improve balance if I can't get out of a chair? Caregiver balance training for home.
Safe seated balance exercises you can do at home with a loved one who falls often or feels unsteady — a caregiver's guide to practicing balance safely.
I have a Meniscus Tear, What Should I do?
A Doctor of Physical Therapy tears her own meniscus and skips surgery: what a torn meniscus feels like, and why surgery isn't the automatic answer.
Is Jumping on a Trampoline safe if I have Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis thins bone, so is trampoline jumping safe or smart? What the hype gets right about impact, and how to build bone density with a plan.
How soon can I start to exercise again after childbirth?
Congratulations on the newest member of your family! As a busy mom, you’re probably wondering… “How do I start to exercise again?”“Do I even have time to…
How soon can I start exercising after having a C-Section?
A practical guide to returning to exercise after a C-section: gentle pelvic floor strengthening, core bracing, and how to rebuild strength safely.
How do I know if I have Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity, and it affects more than your spine — the types, the signs, and its impact on breathing, balance and daily life.
If I am getting older, I want to be getting warmer, not stiffer.
If you are anything like me, you are in your 40's to 50's and you are tired of waking up everyday and taking our first few steps like a tin man.
Why are there bruises on my body after cupping?
What cupping therapy does — improved blood flow, fascial release, scar tissue breakdown — who benefits, and why it leaves those circular marks.
Kara's Menopause Journey
Training for Boston, Kara hit a wall: fatigue, brain fog, night sweats. How her own perimenopause journey led her to become a certified menopause coach.
Is it Joint Pain or is it Menopause?
If you are a woman in your 40s and maybe early 50s, and you've been experiencing joint pain, maybe in your hip, I have got a story for you.
It is NOT normal for you to pee your pants.
Leaking urine is common but never “normal.” What healthy voiding habits look like, and how “just in case” bathroom trips train your bladder the wrong way.
Everyone has a Pelvic Floor, even you Men!
Men have pelvic floors too. Leakage, urinary frequency and urgency are common and treatable — the causes of male pelvic floor dysfunction, and what helps.
Dry Mouth? Does it feel like your mouth is full of cotton balls? Wake up at night feeling like you are in the
Practical ways to manage dry mouth — hydration, sugar-free gum, a humidifier, nasal breathing, medication review — and help for excess saliva too.
Protein & Fiber: What do we really need to know?
Protein does more than build muscle — it builds the neurotransmitters that regulate mood and sleep. How much protein and fiber you actually need, and why.
Build your Base: Navigating Menopause!
Before treating perimenopause or menopause symptoms, build the base: quality sleep, stress management and self-care set the foundation for everything else.
How are your sleep habits?
Small changes can transform your sleep: a consistent bedtime and wake time, morning sunlight, journaling and a wind-down ritual that cues your body to rest.
Menopause & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
When pelvic muscles, connective tissue, and pelvic organs are not working optimally, a woman may experience signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.
Balance & Vertigo Presentation Clinical Pearls
Fall statistics: 1 in 4 people over 65 fall each year.Falling once doubles your chance of falling again.1 in 10 falls results in injury leading to at least 1…
Operation: Help Mom Sleep!
Operation Help Mom Sleep: how a weighted blanket and a grounding sheet turned sleepless nights around — and the science of deep pressure stimulation.
Navigating Menopause Webinar Recap
Our Navigating Menopause webinar, recapped: hormones, nutrition for hormonal health, building muscle, managing stress and sleep, and the real story on HRT.
Is the room spinning? What does Vertigo really feel like?
Have you or someone you know ever experienced vertigo?True vertigo, where the room feels like it is spinning around you, can be very scary.
Headaches and Computers: A Tale as Old as Time (or as old as we have been using computers!)
Screen time and headaches are linked — and duration and ergonomics matter more than the device. Six ergonomic changes that can reduce screen-related headaches.
Bunions: Is surgery my only option?
Bunion surgery is one of the toughest recoveries — and often avoidable. What actually causes bunions, and how dry needling can help you keep your feet moving.
Shin Splints Be Gone: What can we do about this nagging injury that happens every pre-season?
Two to three weeks into every sport season, the shin splint calls start. Why “too much, too soon” causes them, and how athletes can treat and prevent them.
Lose the suspenders and gain some glute strength!
Glutes flatten and weaken with a sedentary life — call it glute amnesia. How trigger point dry needling and targeted strength work can restore glute power.
"Walk This Way," by Aerosmith in 1975, is a tune sung by many Physical Therapists as we utilize our special b
Gait training strengthens and improves the way you walk — the top five reasons patients seek it, from stroke and Parkinson's to fall prevention.
What is a trigger point?
What a trigger point is — a taut band in muscle that restricts motion and refers pain, like a knot in a rope — explained by a certified dry needling PT.
How to walk correctly with crutches or a cane. Let's settle the debate; which hand does the crutch goes in?
Hold the crutch or cane in the hand opposite your injured leg. Here is why, plus the correct height, the gait pattern, and taking stairs.
Carpal Tunnel: Why do I wake up with numb hands?
Waking up with numb, tingling hands? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common neuropathy we treat — the early signs, and why acting early matters.
Shockwave Therapy was originally intended to treat Kidney Stones. Now, we use it to treat bone spurs and chron
Shockwave Therapy is a cutting edge treatment that utilizes that acoustic waves to stimulate the bodies natural healing process.
Heat versus Ice? Let's set the record straight. Is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) still the best adv
If you are anything like me, you grew up hearing R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation), is the answer to everything, right?
Female Athlete Wellness Workshop Pearls of Wisdom. Key take-a-ways from our great panel of speakers.
Key takeaways from our Female Athlete Wellness Workshop: safety advice from Sandwich PD, mental-health insights, and practical pearls from our panel of experts.
Help, I have fallen and I can't get up! How to get up from the ground if you fall.
"I get knocked down but I get up again." The1997 song by Chumbawamba's lyrics are a lot more fun then the original line of "Help, I have fallen and I can't get…
We have so much to learn about Menopause, let's look at what we know right now!
Muscle and bone mass decline with aging, increasing the risk for sarcopenia (muscle loss and weakness) and osteoporosis (bone density loss) in later life.
Mastering Nutrition for Athletes: Your Guide to Eating Right
Nutrition for athletes is the cornerstone of peak athletic performance. The food you eat not only fuels your body but also impacts your endurance, strength…
The Impact of LSVT Big Therapy on Balance and Gait
A pivotal component of LSVT BIG Therapy lies in its targeted approach to bolstering balance, a critical factor for individuals navigating the complexities of…
The Unique Advantages of Concierge Physical Therapy
When it comes to seeking physical therapy services, Cape Cod residents have a unique option available to them - concierge physical therapy.
Unleashing Athletic Potential: How Dry Needling May Help
Are you an athlete looking to take your performance to the next level? Have you been struggling with nagging injuries or chronic pain that is holding you back…
Don't Let Vertigo Hold You Back: Effective Treatment Options
Unleashing Potential: Stop Vertigo from Steering Your Life Vertigo can feel like an unwelcome conductor, orchestrating your life with an unpredictable…
No More Waiting Rooms: Experience Personalized Care with Concierge Physical Therapy
Concierge physical therapy is a full hour one-on-one with a doctor of physical therapy, at your home, office or gym. No waiting rooms, no handoffs.
Your Guide to Physical Therapy New Years Resolutions
Understanding the Importance of Physical TherapyAre you looking to improve your physical health but unsure where to start?
Health Insurance vs. Private Pay
Which Payment Method Gets You More from Physical Therapy? Regarding receiving physical therapy, there are two main options for payment: health insurance and…
Say Goodbye to Chronic Pain with the Benefits of CBD
Chronic pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people worldwide. From arthritis to fibromyalgia, living with constant pain can significantly…
Dizzy? Let's Talk About Vertigo
If you have ever experienced a spinning sensation or a feeling of dizziness that seems to come out of nowhere, chances are you have had a bout of vertigo.
The Benefits of Therapeutic Taping in Physical Therapy
What therapeutic taping is and how it works: McConnell and Kinesio techniques that support muscles and joints, reduce pain and improve performance.
Put Some Pulse in Your Recovery with Shockwave Therapy
Are you looking to speed up your recovery time? Then you should consider Shockwave therapy! Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses a pulse…
Concierge Physical Therapy: Convenient, Personalized Care
What concierge physical therapy is and how it works: one-on-one, personalized care that comes to your home, office or gym — no clinic, no waiting room.
In the media
Our clinicians are trusted voices in physical therapy, health and performance. Here is where they have been quoted.
- The New York TimesDoes Dry Needling Really Relieve Pain?
- CNN HealthConcerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication
- One PelotonIf You Can Do One Stretch After a Long Day of Sitting, Make It the Scorpion Stretch
- Men’s JournalCan’t Get Into a Deep Squat? Here’s Why Your Hip Mobility Is Disappearing—And 2 Simple Tests to Try at Home, According to a Physical Therapist
- Fit & WellA physical therapist says the way you sit and stand might be the cause of your back pain—here’s why and how to correct it
- Wellness PulseIs Walking With a Weighted Vest a Trend Worth Trying?
- ParadeI Tried Walking Backwards on a Treadmill—and Was Honestly Surprised By the Results
- Tom’s GuideExperts reveal the ancient wellbeing practice proven to help fight insomnia during menopause — and how to do it
- Eating WellCan’t Poop? This Stretch Could Help
- Fit & WellA physical therapist says these exercises can help protect your back for the long term
- Scary MommyAre Itchy Ears Really A Sign Of Perimenopause?!
- Everyday HealthThe Independence Blueprint: Managing Mobility Challenges With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Outdoor Adept.comHiking With Flat Feet: Expert Guide to Pain-Free Trails
- StridekickYour Complete Guide to Rebounding, Featuring Fitness Pros
- Unboxing Careers PodcastA Career as a Physical Therapist
- PreventionScientists Tested the Best Shoes for Hip Pain—and the Results Were Unexpected
- Fit & WellOver 50 and worried about falling? This quick test used by physical therapists reveals your risk—here’s how to try it and improve your balance and mobility
- The Everygirl Media GroupHilary Duff’s “Stronger, Not Smaller” Message Is the Wellness Wake-Up Call Women Need
- Outdoor Adept.comHiking With Shin Splints: Expert Treatment Guide
- Fit & WellI asked an occupational therapist why being on my feet all day makes my back hurt—here’s what she had to say