https://www.capeconciergept.com/blog Articles on movement, recovery, menopause, pelvic health and healthy aging from the clinicians at Cape Concierge PT, Cape Cod and the South Shore. en-us Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/your-grip-is-telling-you-somethinghttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/your-grip-is-telling-you-somethingTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:11 +0000In a study of nearly 140,000 adults, grip strength predicted mortality better than blood pressure. What your handshake says about your longevity. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/why-your-teen-athlete-can-t-fall-asleep-before-midnight-and-what-actually-fixes-ithttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/why-your-teen-athlete-can-t-fall-asleep-before-midnight-and-what-actually-fixes-itFri, 21 Aug 2026 23:12:07 +0000A new JAMA Pediatrics study shows a simple 2-week light-and-schedule protocol shifted teens' sleep earlier and added 47 minutes of nightly sleep. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-it-time-for-a-speech-therapist-signs-your-aging-parent-or-loved-one-may-need-an-assessmenthttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-it-time-for-a-speech-therapist-signs-your-aging-parent-or-loved-one-may-need-an-assessmentTue, 18 Aug 2026 09:44:02 +0000Slow chewing, missed words, hesitation before swallowing — signs an aging parent may need a speech-language pathologist, and what an SLP actually treats. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/creatine-isn-t-just-for-bodybuilders-what-the-research-actually-showshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/creatine-isn-t-just-for-bodybuilders-what-the-research-actually-showsMon, 17 Aug 2026 11:21:34 +0000The 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/your-athlete-s-physical-cleared-their-heart-what-about-their-hipshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/your-athlete-s-physical-cleared-their-heart-what-about-their-hipsSun, 16 Aug 2026 20:07:20 +0000A sports physical clears your athlete's heart — not their hips. Learn why a musculoskeletal screening before the season matters more than you think. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/dry-needling-is-just-the-start-what-happens-after-the-needle-comes-outhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/dry-needling-is-just-the-start-what-happens-after-the-needle-comes-outTue, 11 Aug 2026 10:13:02 +0000At 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/reds-in-athletes-what-every-coach-and-parent-should-knowhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/reds-in-athletes-what-every-coach-and-parent-should-knowMon, 10 Aug 2026 23:58:31 +0000Physical therapist Ashley Katzenback breaks down REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) with sports dietitian Laura Reece of WHSP Medical — warning signs… https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/behind-the-scenes-my-interview-with-the-new-york-times-on-dry-needlinghttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/behind-the-scenes-my-interview-with-the-new-york-times-on-dry-needlingThu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:04 +0000After 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/your-pelvic-health-therapy-should-not-feel-like-a-15-minute-rush-jobhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/your-pelvic-health-therapy-should-not-feel-like-a-15-minute-rush-jobSun, 02 Aug 2026 20:54:48 +0000Discover how concierge pelvic health PT offers 60-min 1:1 visits, dry needling, no visit caps, and whole-person care — on Cape Cod & Plymouth. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/forget-rice-why-peace-love-is-the-new-standard-for-soft-tissue-injurieshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/forget-rice-why-peace-love-is-the-new-standard-for-soft-tissue-injuriesThu, 30 Jul 2026 20:28:36 +0000Still icing your ankle sprain? RICE is outdated. Learn the PEACE & LOVE protocol physical therapists now recommend for faster soft tissue injury recovery. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/shockwave-therapy-what-the-research-actually-shows-and-what-we-see-in-clinichttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/shockwave-therapy-what-the-research-actually-shows-and-what-we-see-in-clinicSun, 26 Jul 2026 17:24:07 +0000Cape Concierge PT breaks down what the research actually supports for EPAT/shockwave therapy — by condition, not by brand marketing. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/stop-trying-to-stretch-your-iliotibial-band-it-will-not-stretch-it-s-not-a-musclehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/stop-trying-to-stretch-your-iliotibial-band-it-will-not-stretch-it-s-not-a-muscleTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:19 +0000Your 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/prp-injections-explained-what-they-are-how-they-work-and-why-your-physical-therapist-might-recommhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/prp-injections-explained-what-they-are-how-they-work-and-why-your-physical-therapist-might-recommTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:31 +0000PRP 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/physical-therapy-without-insurance-in-plymouth-why-we-don-t-take-it-and-why-that-s-good-for-youhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/physical-therapy-without-insurance-in-plymouth-why-we-don-t-take-it-and-why-that-s-good-for-youMon, 06 Jul 2026 23:29:30 +0000Wondering 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… https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-have-bone-on-bone-arthritis-in-my-knees-is-surgery-my-only-optionhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-have-bone-on-bone-arthritis-in-my-knees-is-surgery-my-only-optionTue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:24 +0000“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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/why-your-hearing-test-might-matter-more-than-your-memory-screeninghttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/why-your-hearing-test-might-matter-more-than-your-memory-screeningMon, 22 Jun 2026 16:44:34 +0000New 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/don-t-let-leaks-rain-on-your-summer-paradehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/don-t-let-leaks-rain-on-your-summer-paradeTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:23 +0000Summer 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/glp-1-muscle-mass-bone-density-frailty-preventionhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/glp-1-muscle-mass-bone-density-frailty-preventionSun, 31 May 2026 18:15:40 +0000GLP-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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-to-fuel-a-tournament-athlete-hydration-real-food-and-why-energy-drinks-don-t-counthttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-to-fuel-a-tournament-athlete-hydration-real-food-and-why-energy-drinks-don-t-countTue, 19 May 2026 10:15:01 +0000Hydration, 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/strong-inside-and-out-podcasthttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/strong-inside-and-out-podcastMon, 18 May 2026 23:44:52 +0000What 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/mom-dad-don-t-skip-leg-dayhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/mom-dad-don-t-skip-leg-dayTue, 12 May 2026 12:00:43 +0000A 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/should-i-be-doing-kegels-not-necessarilyhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/should-i-be-doing-kegels-not-necessarilyTue, 28 Apr 2026 12:55:09 +0000Kegels can make pelvic floor symptoms worse. When tension — not weakness — is the problem, your pelvic floor needs to learn to relax before it strengthens. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/the-crisis-hiding-in-your-kid-s-sports-schedulehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/the-crisis-hiding-in-your-kid-s-sports-scheduleMon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:06 +0000Middle school athletes train more hours than ever and are becoming more fragile for it. What's really going wrong in youth sports, and what we can do. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/work-place-movement-snackshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/work-place-movement-snacksSun, 29 Mar 2026 15:51:51 +0000According to an article in Lancet, low back pain is one of the most common problems of public health systems in the world. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-pulled-my-back-out-againhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-pulled-my-back-out-againTue, 24 Mar 2026 23:26:22 +0000That 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-had-a-stroke-now-whathttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-had-a-stroke-now-whatTue, 17 Mar 2026 12:10:05 +0000What 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-do-i-know-when-it-s-time-to-get-a-new-mattresshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-do-i-know-when-it-s-time-to-get-a-new-mattressTue, 03 Mar 2026 17:58:04 +0000Morning 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/what-does-your-body-language-say-about-youhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/what-does-your-body-language-say-about-youTue, 17 Feb 2026 23:37:04 +0000Posture 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/3-surprising-symptoms-of-menopausehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/3-surprising-symptoms-of-menopauseTue, 10 Feb 2026 23:30:12 +0000Menopause is more than hot flashes: falling estrogen can affect your ears too. Why hearing changes and tinnitus may be linked to perimenopause. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/sarcopenia-what-you-need-to-know-about-age-related-muscle-losshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/sarcopenia-what-you-need-to-know-about-age-related-muscle-lossTue, 03 Feb 2026 23:16:06 +0000Sarcopenia — 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/bones-are-more-then-they-appear-they-are-an-endocrine-organhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/bones-are-more-then-they-appear-they-are-an-endocrine-organTue, 27 Jan 2026 22:41:06 +0000Bones 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/should-high-school-athletes-strength-train-in-seasonhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/should-high-school-athletes-strength-train-in-seasonTue, 20 Jan 2026 22:06:05 +0000Yes — high school athletes should strength train in season. How supervised resistance training builds performance and prepares growing bodies for sport. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/winter-weather-and-your-bladder-why-everything-feels-worsehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/winter-weather-and-your-bladder-why-everything-feels-worseThu, 15 Jan 2026 00:53:04 +0000Cold weather genuinely makes bladder symptoms worse: cold diuresis, constricted vessels and tense muscles all play a part. What's happening, and what helps. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/when-is-the-best-time-to-walk-if-you-re-looking-to-burn-fathttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/when-is-the-best-time-to-walk-if-you-re-looking-to-burn-fatTue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:11 +0000Walk directly after strength training to burn visceral fat faster — the science of why lifting first unlocks the fat-burning hormones walking uses. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/bone-health-osteoporosis-estrogenhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/bone-health-osteoporosis-estrogenTue, 30 Dec 2025 22:00:44 +000040% 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/are-cramps-cramping-your-style-and-by-cramps-we-mean-foot-and-calf-crampshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/are-cramps-cramping-your-style-and-by-cramps-we-mean-foot-and-calf-crampsSun, 14 Dec 2025 18:01:46 +0000Waking up with foot or calf cramps? Hydration and electrolyte balance are the usual culprits — three practical ways to prevent nighttime muscle cramping. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/shoulder-pain-differential-diagnostics-to-determine-the-root-of-the-pain-stop-chasing-your-symptomhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/shoulder-pain-differential-diagnostics-to-determine-the-root-of-the-pain-stop-chasing-your-symptomSun, 14 Dec 2025 17:39:36 +0000Is your shoulder pain muscle, joint or nerve? Each feels and behaves differently, and each needs different treatment. A guide to decoding the source. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/muscle-is-nature-s-spanx-and-we-are-not-talking-about-kim-kardasianhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/muscle-is-nature-s-spanx-and-we-are-not-talking-about-kim-kardasianTue, 28 Oct 2025 15:13:32 +0000Muscle is nature's Spanx: why strength training and protein intake protect your bones as hormones decline — and help you stay strong and independent. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/my-toe-nails-are-too-long-and-digging-into-my-skin-making-it-hard-to-walkhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/my-toe-nails-are-too-long-and-digging-into-my-skin-making-it-hard-to-walkThu, 23 Oct 2025 12:59:35 +0000A 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/should-i-go-barefoothttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/should-i-go-barefootSat, 02 Aug 2025 15:31:01 +0000Stephen Katzenback, PT, on the barefoot lifestyle: what going shoeless taught him about foot strength, and whether you should train barefoot too. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/scared-of-fallinghttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/scared-of-fallingTue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:11 +0000Scared of falling? Simple home changes reduce the risk: remove slippery throw rugs, add railings to every stair — even the single step into the house. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-can-i-improve-balance-if-i-can-t-get-out-of-a-chair-caregiver-balance-training-for-homehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-can-i-improve-balance-if-i-can-t-get-out-of-a-chair-caregiver-balance-training-for-homeTue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:27 +0000Safe 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-have-a-meniscus-tear-what-should-i-dohttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/i-have-a-meniscus-tear-what-should-i-doTue, 17 Jun 2025 19:45:08 +0000A 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-jumping-on-a-trampoline-safe-if-i-have-osteoporosishttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-jumping-on-a-trampoline-safe-if-i-have-osteoporosisTue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:12 +0000Osteoporosis makes bones brittle — so is trampoline jumping safe or smart? What the hype gets right about impact, and how to build bone density safely. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-soon-can-i-start-to-exercise-again-after-childbirthhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-soon-can-i-start-to-exercise-again-after-childbirthSun, 08 Jun 2025 12:38:00 +0000Congratulations 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… https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-soon-can-i-start-exercising-after-having-a-c-sectionhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-soon-can-i-start-exercising-after-having-a-c-sectionSun, 08 Jun 2025 12:37:39 +0000A practical guide to returning to exercise after a C-section: gentle pelvic floor strengthening, core bracing, and how to rebuild strength safely. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-scoliosishttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-scoliosisTue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:18 +0000Scoliosis 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/if-i-am-getting-older-i-want-to-be-getting-warmer-not-stifferhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/if-i-am-getting-older-i-want-to-be-getting-warmer-not-stifferTue, 20 May 2025 10:45:07 +0000If 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/why-are-there-bruises-on-my-body-after-cuppinghttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/why-are-there-bruises-on-my-body-after-cuppingTue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000What cupping therapy does — improved blood flow, fascial release, scar tissue breakdown — who benefits, and why it leaves those circular marks. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/kara-s-menopause-journeyhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/kara-s-menopause-journeySun, 11 May 2025 17:58:11 +0000Training for Boston, Kara hit a wall: fatigue, brain fog, night sweats. How her own perimenopause journey led her to become a certified menopause coach. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-it-joint-pain-or-is-it-menopausehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-it-joint-pain-or-is-it-menopauseTue, 06 May 2025 11:00:18 +0000If 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/it-is-not-normal-for-you-to-pee-your-pantshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/it-is-not-normal-for-you-to-pee-your-pantsTue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000Leaking 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/everyone-has-a-pelvic-floor-even-you-menhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/everyone-has-a-pelvic-floor-even-you-menTue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:11 +0000Men have pelvic floors too. Leakage, urinary frequency and urgency are common and treatable — the causes of male pelvic floor dysfunction, and what helps. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/dry-mouth-does-it-feel-like-your-mouth-is-full-of-cotton-balls-wake-up-at-night-feeling-like-you-ahttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/dry-mouth-does-it-feel-like-your-mouth-is-full-of-cotton-balls-wake-up-at-night-feeling-like-you-aTue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:09 +0000Practical ways to manage dry mouth — hydration, sugar-free gum, a humidifier, nasal breathing, medication review — and help for excess saliva too. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/protein-fiber-what-do-we-really-need-to-knowhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/protein-fiber-what-do-we-really-need-to-knowTue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:12 +0000Protein does more than build muscle — it builds the neurotransmitters that regulate mood and sleep. How much protein and fiber you actually need, and why. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/build-your-base-navigating-menopausehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/build-your-base-navigating-menopauseTue, 11 Mar 2025 12:45:07 +0000Before treating perimenopause or menopause symptoms, build the base: quality sleep, stress management and self-care set the foundation for everything else. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-are-your-sleep-habitshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/how-are-your-sleep-habitsTue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:26 +0000Small 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/menopause-pelvic-floor-dysfunctionhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/menopause-pelvic-floor-dysfunctionTue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:10 +0000When pelvic muscles, connective tissue, and pelvic organs are not working optimally, a woman may experience signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/balance-vertigo-presentation-clinical-pearlshttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/balance-vertigo-presentation-clinical-pearlsTue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:08 +0000Fall 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… https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/operation-help-mom-sleephttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/operation-help-mom-sleepThu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000Operation Help Mom Sleep: how a weighted blanket and a grounding sheet turned sleepless nights around — and the science of deep pressure stimulation. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/navigating-menopause-webinar-recaphttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/navigating-menopause-webinar-recapTue, 14 Jan 2025 11:40:02 +0000Our Navigating Menopause webinar, recapped: hormones, nutrition for hormonal health, building muscle, managing stress and sleep, and the real story on HRT. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-the-room-spinning-what-does-vertigo-really-feel-likehttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/is-the-room-spinning-what-does-vertigo-really-feel-likeTue, 31 Dec 2024 14:58:06 +0000Have you or someone you know ever experienced vertigo?True vertigo, where the room feels like it is spinning around you, can be very scary. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/headaches-and-computers-a-tale-as-old-as-time-or-as-old-as-we-have-been-using-computershttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/headaches-and-computers-a-tale-as-old-as-time-or-as-old-as-we-have-been-using-computersTue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:18 +0000Screen time and headaches are linked — and duration and ergonomics matter more than the device. Six ergonomic changes that can reduce screen-related headaches. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/bunions-is-surgery-my-only-optionhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/bunions-is-surgery-my-only-optionTue, 03 Dec 2024 12:15:07 +0000Bunion 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/shin-splints-be-gone-what-can-we-do-about-this-nagging-injury-that-happens-every-pre-seasonhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/shin-splints-be-gone-what-can-we-do-about-this-nagging-injury-that-happens-every-pre-seasonTue, 19 Nov 2024 11:45:05 +0000Two 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. https://www.capeconciergept.com/post/lose-the-suspenders-and-gain-some-glute-strengthhttps://www.capeconciergept.com/post/lose-the-suspenders-and-gain-some-glute-strengthTue, 12 Nov 2024 11:30:10 +0000Glutes flatten and weaken with a sedentary life — call it glute amnesia. 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