The CCPT Blog
Your grip is telling you something.
Why is measuring grip strength a good measure of your longevity?
Why Your Teen Athlete Can't Fall Asleep Before Midnight — And What Actually Fixes It
A new JAMA Pediatrics study shows a simple 2-week light-and-schedule protocol shifted teens' sleep earlier and added 47 minutes of nightly sleep. Here's what it means for young ath
Is It Time for a Speech Therapist? Signs Your Aging Parent or Loved One May Need an Assessment
Why is it taking so long to chew and swallow your food.
Creatine Myths vs. Facts: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
A PT breaks down the real science of creatine — bone density, muscle, brain health, and menopause — from Dr. Darren Candow's research on The Ready State Podcast.
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
Physical therapist Ashley Katzenback breaks down REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) with sports dietitian Laura Reece of WHSP Medical — warning signs, myths, and prevention
Behind the Scenes, My Interview with the New York Times on Dry Needling.
Behind the Scenes, My Interview with the New York Times on Dry Needling.
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 RICE is outdated.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.
How do I stretch my ITB or Iliotibial band?
PRP Injections Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and Why Your Physical Therapist Might Recommend Them.
How do I know when it's time to try PRP? Plasma rich platelets.
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, and care built around
I have Bone-on-Bone arthritis in my knees, is surgery my only option?
What options do I have if I have bone-on-bone knee arthritis?
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. If you're struggling with
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, Skip the energy drinks.
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. Ashley Katzenback, physical therapist and
Mom & Dad, Don't Skip Leg Day!!!
Mom & Dad, don't skip leg day! Leg strength predicts how long you will live.
Should I Be Doing Kegels? Not Necessarily.
Should I still be doing Kegels? Could Kegel exercises be making my symptoms worse
The crisis hiding in your kid's sports schedule.
Middle school athletes are training more hours then ever and become more fragile because of it.
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. Approximately 84% of people are reported to have an exper
I pulled my back out, again!
Does this scenario sound familiar? You are lifting something and suddenly feel a sharp pain in your lower back. Or you twist in a funny way and now you are scared to move. Everythi
I had a Stroke, now what?
What happens after you have a stroke? How long can I continue to get better? What can I do to optimize my recovery?
How do I know when it's time to get a new mattress?
How do I know if it's time to get a new mattress?
What Does Your Body Language Say About You?
The power of body language.
3 Surprising Symptoms of Menopause
3 Surprising Symptoms of Menopause.
Sarcopenia: What You Need to Know About Age-Related Muscle Loss.
Prevent muscle loss and rebuild muscle loss to avoid sarcopenia.
Bones are more than they appear: They are an Endocrine Organ.
Bones are so much more then the appear. Let's take a closer look at why we need to focus more attention on building it.
Should high school athletes strength train in-season?
Strength training for high school athletes is critical for in-season athletes.
Winter Weather and Your Bladder: Why Everything Feels Worse.
Cold weather and your bladder, why does it all get worse?
When is the best time to walk if you're looking to burn fat?
Walking after strength training gets rid of visceral fat faster.
Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Estrogen
Bone health, osteoporosis, estrogen and why you need to care about it when you are 20.
Are cramps, cramping your style? And by cramps, we mean foot and calf cramps.
Stop cramps in your feet and calves at night. Learn the top 3 ways to prevent nighttime cramping.
Shoulder Pain: differential diagnostics to determine the root of the pain. Stop chasing your symptoms.
Differential Diagnostics of Shoulder Pain
Building Muscle is like wearing Spanx to prevent bone loss and nursing home life.
Building muscle to prevent osteoporosis, and living in a nursing home.
My toe nails are too long and digging into my skin, making it hard to walk.
Gait Training and foot care, critical as you get older.
Should I go barefoot?
The benefits of being barefoot.
Scared of Falling?
Be safer at home with these simple adaptations.
How can I improve balance if I can't get out of a chair? Caregiver balance training for home.
How can I improve balance if I can't get out of a chair?
I have a Meniscus Tear, What Should I do?
Do you need to have surgery for a meniscus tear?
Is Jumping on a Trampoline safe if I have Osteoporosis
Is Jumping on a Trampoline safe for Osteoporosis?
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 exercise again?”Here’s a q
How soon can I start exercising after having a C-Section?
When is it safe to return to exercise post c-setion.
How do I know if I have Scoliosis?
I have Scoliosis, now what do I do?
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. If I sit at my desk or in the car t
Why are there bruises on my body after cupping?
Cupping Therapy for busy working professional in Sandwich, MA
Kara's Menopause Journey
Menopause Empowerment Program
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. If you are anything like me, you have be
It is NOT normal for you to pee your pants.
It's not normal to pee your pants
Everyone has a Pelvic Floor, even you Men!
Everyone has a pelvic floor, even Men!
Dry Mouth? Does it feel like your mouth is full of cotton balls? Wake up at night feeling like you are in the
Treat and Prevent Dry Mouth and on the flip side, treat and prevent excessive saliva.
Protein & Fiber: What do we really need to know?
Why all the fuss about protein & fiber?
Build your Base: Navigating Menopause!
Build Your Base: Sleep, Stress and Self Care.
How are your sleep habits?
Sleep tips!
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. These symptoms can inclu
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 day of inactivity or r
Operation: Help Mom Sleep!
Operation help Mom sleep! Sleep is truly the best gift you can give yourself or your loved ones.
Navigating Menopause Webinar Recap
• Hormonal Harmony: Understand the symphony of hormones during menopause and how to support balance for optimal health. • Nutrition for Hormonal Health: Discover nutrients, foods,
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. Most people who are seen by a physician
Headaches and Computers: A Tale as Old as Time (or as old as we have been using computers!)
Six Ergonomic Tips to decrease headaches from screen time
Bunions: Is surgery my only option?
Avoid bunion surgery with dry needling!
Shin Splints Be Gone: What can we do about this nagging injury that happens every pre-season?
You know the expression; I can set my clock by it. Well in this case, I can set my calendar by it. About 2-3 weeks into every sport season, my phone starts ringing with parents cal
Lose the suspenders and gain some glute strength!
A curious case of glute amnesia!
"Walk This Way," by Aerosmith in 1975, is a tune sung by many Physical Therapists as we utilize our special b
Gait and Balance Training
What is a trigger point?
As a Certified Dry Needling Physical Therapist, this is a question I get a lot. What is a trigger point indeed? Trigger points are taut bands within muscles that can disrupt functi
How to walk correctly with crutches or a cane. Let's settle the debate; which hand does the crutch goes in?
Gait Training with The Professionals at Cape Concierge Physical TherapyI was walking out the parking lot after my daughters volleyball game, and I see a woman walking into the gym
Carpal Tunnel: Why do I wake up with numb hands?
If you wake up with numbness or a "pins and needles" sensation in your hands, your body is sending you a message. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common neuropathy that w
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. By targeting areas of pain or injury, shockwave the
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? We all know that ice is great at numbing pain. Stu
Female Athlete Wellness Workshop Pearls of Wisdom. Key take-a-ways from our great panel of speakers.
During our Female Athlete Wellness Workshop, I asked all of our speakers and attendees to put away their cell phones. I made myself honor this same request and managed to forget to
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 up." Kara McKeown re
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. Whether physical activity
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, and overall health. In
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 neurological condition
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. This personalized approach to care offer
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 from reaching your fu
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, dizzying tempo. However, it'
No More Waiting Rooms: Experience Personalized Care with Concierge Physical Therapy
Concierge Physical Therapy presents a new, patient-centered approach to wellness. This unique model not only redefines the traditional healthcare experience
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? Physical therapy might be the answer for which you have b
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 private pay. While both
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 impact one's quality of li
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. But what exactly is verti
The Benefits of Therapeutic Taping in Physical Therapy
Are you looking for a way to reduce pain, increase performance, and improve your overall health? Therapeutic taping could be the solution for which you have been searching. Therape
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 wave to target soft tiss
Concierge Physical Therapy: Convenient, Personalized Care
Are you looking for personalized physical therapy near you? If so, Concierge Physical Therapy is the perfect option. We offer a convenient and comprehensive physical therapy experi