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The Movement Memo

Every issue, since the beginning.

88 issues from the clinicians at Cape Concierge Physical Therapy — what we are seeing in the treatment room, and what the research actually says.

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My business coach asked me a question:

Our mission, our values and the next five years.

Sep 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Don't Talk Into My Backswing - 9/14/2026

It's usually a body problem showing up in the swing.

Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min read

The 2-week fix for your athlete's midnight bedtime problem.

Your Teen Athlete Can't Fall Asleep Before MidnightIf bedtime has turned into a nightly negotiation, it's probably not a discipline problem — it's biology. Teen circadian rhythms naturally s

Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Fall pre-season starts next week — are you ready?

Which means it's officially crunch time for sports physicals — and if you're anything like the pa…

Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Why we love Creatine and our latest Podcast recap on RED-S.

Dr. Darren Candow: The Myths, Facts, and Vast Benefits of Creatine Supplementation

Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read

2 in 3 Alzheimer's Patients Are Women — Here's Why

Protecting Your Brain Starts in Midlife, Not Your 70s

Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Is shockwave therapy actually backed by research? We broke it down. (And what we've been up to!)

What's New at Cape Concierge Physical Therapy It's been a busy season at CCPT, and we wanted to sha…

Jul 26, 2026 · 3 min read

A Word About Lettuce

A Note From Our Nutritionist: If you've seen the recent headlines about the Cyclospora outbreak and…

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Golfers: Your Back Pain Probably Isn't a Back Problem.

Golfers: Your Back Pain Probably Isn't a Back Problem

Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min read

The Most Overlooked Dementia Prevention Tool

The Most Overlooked Dementia Prevention Tool? Your Ears.

Jun 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Congrats to the Sandwich Girls Lacrosse State Champions

P SANDWICH IS STATE CHAMPION Y' Sandwich Girls Lacrosse | MIAA Division 4 State Champions

Jun 16, 2026 · 3 min read

You Started a GLP-1, Now What?

The GLP-1 prescription was just the beginning. Now comes the real work.

May 31, 2026 · 3 min read

Prenatal / Postpartum Coaching Program

Introducing: Cape Concierge Coaching for Prenatal / Postpartum Women

May 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Fuel It. Train It. Own Summer 2026. Teen Athlete Edition.

CAPE CONCIERGE PHYSICAL THERAPY | SUMMER 2026 Fuel it. Train it. Own this summer. NEW EPISODE — S…

May 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Big Things Are Happening Around Here!

Big Things Are Happening Around Here: A (slightly chaotic) look at what we've been cooking up.

May 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Why was our Grip Strength Testing Booth so Popular this week?

It turns out your handshake may be one of the best predictors of how long and how well, you'll live.

Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Our Young Athletes are in Trouble

POV from a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience working with youth athletes:

Apr 13, 2026 · 3 min read

The 6 Pillars of Longevity

80% of Longevity is determined by lifestyle, only 20% is determined by genetics. YOU are in control…

Apr 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Introducing CCPT's Movement Physical, Your Yearly Musculosketal Physical

You wouldn't skip your annual physical or go years without a dental cleaning. So why wait until som…

Mar 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Why are we OBSESSED with Bone and Muscle Health?

Why are we so OBSESSED with Muscle Mass & Bone Density?

Mar 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Help us, Help you.

Is pain causing your weakness? Or is weakness causing your pain?

Mar 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Help us, Help you.

If you haven't noticed ... we are BUSY!

Feb 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Foot Health Workshop Recap

In case you missed it, here are a our top take-aways from Saturdays Foot Health Workshop.

Feb 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Bones as an Endocrine Organ: More Than Just Structure.

Bones are More Than Just Structure. Most people think of bones as rigid support beams—but they're…

Jan 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Your feet never take a day off, so take care of them.

Fit Republic Gym in Sandwich Saturday, January 31, 11:00 All ages & abilities welcome Cost: $30, in…

Jan 11, 2026 · 2 min read

Winter Weather and Your Bladder.

Winter Weather and Your Bladder: Why Everything Feels Worse

Jan 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Establishing your New Normal after a Stroke

Join Us on Establishing your New Normal after a Stroke

Dec 26, 2025 · 2 min read

Use your Insurance Benefits before Dec 31

While we are out of network with health insurance, we still want to help you get the most of YOUR h…

Dec 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Strength training reduces ACL tears by up to 60%

My Athlete can't fit one more thing in their schedule …... High school athletes face the challeng…

Nov 17, 2025 · 3 min read

Stop Grinding Your Teeth ...

Is TMD on the Rise? Or are we just getting more calls?

Nov 10, 2025 · 3 min read

Mom & Dad, Don't Skip Leg Day!

Where is the most important place to strengthen if you want to age gracefully?

Nov 4, 2025 · 2 min read

More Services, More Hours, More YOU Time

More Services, More Hours, More Time for YOU.

Oct 18, 2025 · 2 min read

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?

"Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?" This simple sentence can mean a dozen different things. Is the pain co…

Oct 6, 2025 · 3 min read

Is PRP for me? All about Plasma Rich Platelets.

What is PRP and is it for me? (Yes, I know that rhymes!)

Sep 29, 2025 · 3 min read

Your x-ray shows what your joints looks like, not what they're capable of.

Your x-ray shows what your joints looks like, not what they're capable of.

Sep 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Muscle is Nature's Spanx

Why do we keep on harping on strength training and protein intake?

Sep 8, 2025 · 2 min read

What the heck is HRV and should I care about it?

All about HRV or Heart Rate Variability ... More Science for our Favorite Geeks.

Aug 24, 2025 · 3 min read

For the High School Athletes (and their sore muscles!)

Nothing quite tops the muscle soreness you get after that first week of tryouts. For me when I was …

Aug 24, 2025 · 2 min read

New Office opening in the Pinehills!!!

Here we Grow Again!!! Cape Concierge Physical Therapy is venturing over the Bridge. Cape Codders ar…

Aug 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Stop those Pesky Muscle Cramps

Is there anything worse than waking up in the middle of the night to an unexpected leg cramp? Then …

Aug 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Benefits of Being Barefoot

We have 26 muscles in our feet and thousands of nerves. Each one of them providing input and feedba…

Aug 4, 2025 · 2 min read

For the Science Geeks ... Understanding Chronic Pain.

When you have Chronic Back pain, the muscles are constantly contracting and taut bands within the m…

Jul 27, 2025 · 2 min read

"Why don't you take my insurance?"

Every so often, we get asked this question. And we hear you, we truly do.

Jul 14, 2025 · 3 min read

You are 3x more likely to tear your ACL up to 3 years post concussion!

You are THREE times more likely to tear your ACL up to 3 years post concussion.

Jun 25, 2025 · 2 min read

NOW Enrolling for Our Menopause Empowerment Program

We are so excited to be launching our Menopause Empowerment Program! Kara and Dr. Liz Speed are loo…

Jun 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Your Physical Therapist has a Meniscus Tear.

I have a meniscus tear, but I am not having surgery. Welcome to your 40's, you have another injury.…

Jun 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Dr. Kara's Journey to Finding her "Why."

Kara's Journey to Becoming a Certified Menopause Coach

May 18, 2025 · 2 min read

Summer is for Building Muscle (High School Edition)

Summer is a great opportunity for our student athletes to build trength, mobility and power. It's a…

May 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Are you Murph Ready?!?

Attention all Cross Fit Athletes .... Are you ready for the Murph Challenge 2025?!?

Apr 28, 2025 · 2 min read

How Comfortable are you on the Ground?

Public Service Announcement: SCHEDULE your Summer Appointments NOW.

Apr 14, 2025 · 2 min read

April is Occupational Therapy Month

Congratulations to our Occupational Therapist Jen Benoit for passing her Board Certification in Phy…

Apr 7, 2025 · 2 min read

There are Quick Fixes in this email ...

I want to share a few little-known facts with you today. This list has been inspired, as per usual,…

Apr 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Shin Splints Be Gone!

Shin Splint have been plaguing athletes for as long as I can remember. In fact, the reason I decide…

Mar 25, 2025 · 2 min read

Birds of a feather Pickleball together.

Spring is officially here! Birds are singing, crocus's are blooming, the days are longer and the pi…

Mar 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Spring ... In like a Lamb, Out like a Lion?

While it certainly feels like Spring, we New Englanders know that March can come in like a Lamb and…

Mar 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Peeing your Pants is NOT Normal.

Bladder Dysfunction is NOT normal. That's right, you heard correctly. Bladder dysfunction, which re…

Feb 24, 2025 · 2 min read

Strength Training is the Magic Pill

The #1 Predictor of Longevity is Muscle Mass.

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Menopause Workshop Series ... it's finally here!!!

The Menopause Transition Workshop Join us for a 5-session series on the Menopause Transition.

Feb 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Let's be PROACTIVE not Reactive

Tryouts for Spring Sports are 6 weeks away (if you are starting on 3/17)!

Jan 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Weighted Vest Walking Club

We have been having so much fun walking with our weighted vests that we want to invite you to join …

Jan 20, 2025 · 2 min read

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Check out some of our favorite Patient's Pets from 2024

Jan 13, 2025 · 2 min read

You walk the walk; we will talk the talk.

Gait & Balance Analysis at the Run House in Falmouth

Jan 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Check out our Holiday Hours!

Our office will be closed from 12/25-1/1. We will be available to answer phone calls and schedule a…

Dec 12, 2024 · 2 min read

The Best Way to Embarass your Kids while Traveling.

Tips for your Travel Plans this Holiday Season:

Dec 3, 2024 · 3 min read

How is your Cortisol level this week?

Navigating Menopause: A comprehensive approach for Menopause through Nutrition, Clinical Insights a…

Nov 21, 2024 · 3 min read

Are you INJURED or just SORE?

Understanding your body and recovery: Are you injured or are you sore?

Nov 21, 2024 · 2 min read

This newsletter has nothing to do with the election.

Did you know we offer Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy ?!?

Nov 5, 2024 · 2 min read

The Talk of the Town

You asked for it, and now here it is! (Or rather, here She is.)

Oct 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Winter is Coming ...

For all of you Game of Thrones fans and even those of you are that are not, it's time to plan ahead.

Oct 17, 2024 · 2 min read

Ice vs Heat: The Great Debate

Is R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) still the best advice after injury?

Oct 7, 2024 · 2 min read

From Kidney Stones to Achilles Tendonitis

Imagine being a 14 year old lacrosse goalie and not being able to bend your knee...

Sep 22, 2024 · 2 min read

Nothing is certain, except Death, Taxes and Menopause.

Much to learn about Menopause Muscle and bone mass decline with aging, increasing the risk for sarc…

Sep 9, 2024 · 2 min read

"I get knocked down, but I get up again."

"I get knocked down, but I get up again."

Sep 3, 2024 · 2 min read

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

Thank you to our amazing panel of speakers for empowring our young athletes with critical knowledge…

Aug 14, 2024 · 3 min read

The Best Protection any Woman can have ...

The Best Protection any Woman can have is Courage

Aug 1, 2024 · 1 min read

Stop Playing the Same Broken Record

Parents, are you tired of constantly telling your kids they need to eat better? I know 1 am. My hus…

Jul 25, 2024 · 2 min read

Female Athlete Wellness Workshop

As a Mother, Coach and Athlete, I know we can do better for our young athletes. At Cape Concierge P…

Jul 18, 2024 · 2 min read

Now Offering Occupational Therapy!

Over the past 2 years, we have had repeated requests for Occupational Therapy. It took us a while, …

Jul 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT Expanded Hours!!!

You asked, we listened! You have been requesting more office hours and we heard you loud and clear.…

May 6, 2024 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT Massage Mondays!!!

Massage Mondays at Fit Republic - Cape Cod

Apr 16, 2024 · 1 min read

Cape Concierge PT April Newsletter

We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team at Cape Concierge Physical Therapy (CCPT…

Apr 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT January Newsletter

Starting March 15th, we're adding a whole new dimension to your PT journey! We're setting up shop i…

Feb 23, 2024 · 3 min read

Cape Concierge PT January Newsletter

Ringing in the New Year with Cape Concierge Physical Therapy Achievements! Happy New Year! » As we…

Jan 6, 2024 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT December Newsletter

As the winter chill sets in, Cape Concierge PT is here to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe,…

Dec 11, 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT November Newsletter

As the festive season approaches, we want to remind you that your health is a gift that deserves to…

Nov 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT October Newsletter

We're thrilled to introduce Cheryl Clarizio, our newest addition to the team. Chery! has been a phy…

Oct 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Concierge PT September Newsletter

We're thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Angelique Zabaleta! With an impressive 2…

Sep 26, 2023 · 2 min read

CCPT Updates

CAPE CONCIERGE ~ PHYSICAL THERAPY ASHLEY KATZENBACK PT, DPT

Jan 24, 2023 · 2 min read
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