
Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy is a horrible condition affecting athletes and non-athletes alike. If you fall victim to the misguided information that is circulating the internet, symptoms can persist for months, sometimes years and start impacting your everyday life.
This podcast is for those looking for clear, evidence-based guidance to overcome Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy. Hosted by Brodie Sharpe, an experienced physiotherapist and content creator, this podcast aims to provide you with the clarity & control you desperately need.
Each episode brings you one step closer to finally overcoming your proximal hamstring tendinopathy. With solo episodes by Brodie, success stories from past sufferers and professional interviews from physiotherapists, coaches, researchers and other health professionals so you get world class content.
Tune in from episode #1 to reap the full benefits and let's get your rehabilitation back on track!
Latest episodes

Dec 7, 2021 โข 37min
Michelle's PHT success story
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREAfter developing PHT in 2016, Michelle encountered 13 doctors and 3 years of pain before reaching an accurate diagnosis. Through lifestyle changes, strength exercises and finding the right therapist, she managed to eventually see progress. Michelle has returned to 25 miles per week of pain-free running and is ready to share her success story. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here

Nov 30, 2021 โข 24min
PHT Client insight: exercise/running/rehab
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn today's episode, Brodie unpacks the reflections and revelations from a past client. Here is their response when Brodie asked what really helped their recovery: "Well definitely the exercises you said to do! And made sure I stuck to doing them. I stopped doing the glute bridges etc and focussed on increasing weight-bearing ones. I had read about it and self-diagnosed at first and thought I knew what exercises to do but didnโt know how many to do or how to progress through the exercises. I didnโt realise that I could have kept running. And if I could start again, exactly how. I avoided long sitting and if I sat, I used a cushion. I found other ways to exercise like swimming which I found I could do without making it a flare-up. Definitely need to find a physio that knows how to diagnose PHT and how to treat it. I definitely needed someone to relate the treatment to my particular condition and what I was able to do or not do. Itโs not a quick fix so donโt give up! I still have some runs where I feel it but the next day itโs fine again". Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here

Nov 23, 2021 โข 27min
The importance of patience & trusting the process
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn today's episode, Brodie reads out responses from current and past clients. These are insights they have had when managing their own Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Client A: "I guess my key takeaway is not a fun one and itโs one that Iโve tried to avoid but for me, it was unavoidable - patience. I need to be patient with my recovery and not start doing too much, too soon. I've had other times when my PHT has alleviated only to flare up badly again because I did too muchโ. Client B: โI believe the key is to stick to the program. As much as I would have loved to jump ahead I stuck to the program and have had no recurring problemsโ. Brodie talks about why it is so hard to be patient and trust the process. He then dives into practical tips to help, along with some examples of a sensible management plan. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here

Nov 16, 2021 โข 25min
Understanding widespread symptoms
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREOn today's episode I answer Mark's submitted question: "I would like to understand how an injured/damaged/weak tendon can go on to cause such widespread symptoms? In addition to tendon pain, I get chronic muscle tightness in my hamstring, thigh, calf, hip, groin and buttock. Also, get nerve pain throughout the whole leg. These symptoms get particularly worse through a flare-up. It can be hard to remain focused on the rehab with such widespread symptoms and feel it would help keep the focus of having an understanding of why it does this?" Firstly, I discuss the components of 'chronic muscle tightness' and certain explanations for these symptoms. Next, we dive into nerve pain and chronic pain to help understand why these symptoms may occur. Lastly, I give my final tips all to do with widespread symptoms. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here

Nov 9, 2021 โข 30min
Introducing speed & hills into your PHT rehab
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Nov 2, 2021 โข 33min
Q&A: Overlapping symptoms/sitting guidelines/hip weakness
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREOn today's epsiode Brodie answers your questions on social media:Are there overlaps between gluteal pain, adductor pain and PHT? If so, how do we isolate it and the treatment plan?How can I sit more comfortably during a flare-up? What is the likelihood of runners developing PHT if they have weak hips and/or hip impingement?Given a lot of the treatments seem to be the same for differential diagnosises (build strength, mobility and resilience) is there value in getting a more thorough diagnosis? Would it help with specificity of training and rehab?๐๐ Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE ๐๐If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here

Oct 26, 2021 โข 44min
Richard's PHT success story
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREOn today's success story, Brodie talks with Richard who sustained a PHT injury back in 2009 while training for the world masters 100 metre event. What would follow is a 5 year long journey of mismanagement and eventually, implementing long-term, effective strategies to overcome his PHT injury.Richard shares the components to his rehab that eventually lead to a successful recovery including:Monitoring pain levels properlyThe importance of recovery daysCorrect training loads and intensitiesWeight trainingPatience๐๐ Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE ๐๐If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here

Oct 19, 2021 โข 31min
Insights into Deadlift progressions
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Oct 12, 2021 โข 42min
(Part 2) Why one PHT treatment doesn't work for everyone with Alex Murray
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Oct 5, 2021 โข 48min
(Part 1) Why one PHT treatment doesn't work for everyone with Alex Murray
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREAlex Murray is a podiatrist and an education partner with Cause Health who have an E-book titled: Rethinking causality, complexity & evidence for the unique patient.Today, we dive into the complicated topic around why treatment may work for some, but not others, even when they have the same diagnosis. After listening to this episode, you'll gain new insight into the unique rehabilitation path to know if you are on the right recovery path. ๐๐ Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE ๐๐If you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online Or book a free 20-min physio chat here