

Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Brodie Sharpe
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!
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!
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Aug 24, 2021 • 21min
3 pain tests to help diagnose PHT (a 2012 paper)
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREToday Brodie reviews a research paper by Cacchio, A et al. Titled: Reliability and validity of three pain provocation tests used for the diagnosis of chronic proximal hamstring tendinopathy.Here are the videos to the:Modified bent knee stretch testPuranen-Orava TestBent knee stretchOther links:🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Aug 17, 2021 • 27min
5 reasons why your tendon rehab is failing
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREBrodie uncovers the 5 traps people fall into during rehabilitation. This is a great episode if you are trying to rehab your tendon and not seeing results. It's a good opportunity to self-reflect and modify any area of your recovery that is lacking.After listening to today's episode you'll walk away with insights around strength & conditioning and interpretting proximal hamstring tendinopathy symptoms. 🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Aug 10, 2021 • 1h 1min
Amy's PHT success story
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREAmy is a treadmill runner who developed PHT in 2018, which then turned into 2 years of confusion & frustration.We discuss her inital symptoms, how it progressed until she was unable to run and her search to find answers.What then took several months to find a solution, Amy shares what treatment process was the most effective which allowed her to return to running.Amy is now training for a half marathon and shares her routine to keep this injury at bay. 🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Aug 3, 2021 • 54min
Is exercise addiction detrimental to your running? with Heather Hausenblas
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREDr. Heather Hausenblas PhD, is a physical activity & healthy aging expert, researcher, and author. Today we discuss the fascinating topic of exercise addiction. Here are the topics: The difference between exercise addiction and exercise committed. Typical behaviour and characteristics for someone who is addicted to exercise. The consequences associated with this addiction. The involvement of social media & health devices on the running population. Strategies & measures to help exercise addiction. 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

Jul 27, 2021 • 28min
Developing your PHT flare-up plan
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREOn this epsiode Brodie discusses the crucial component to any management plan. What to do when faced with a PHT flare-up!We discuss the importance of a flare-up plan, what factors might contribte to a flare-up and what factors influence a mild vs major flare-up.Brodie illustrates general guidelines for you to follow if experiencing a mild flare-up or a major flare-up. 🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Jul 20, 2021 • 19min
Gluteal muscle weakness in PHT
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREOn today's episode, Brodie highlights the importance of glute muscle strengthening during proximal hamstring tendinopathy rehabilitation.We talk about a research paper titled: Gluteus Maximus inhibition in proximal hamstring tendinopathy (2017) along with the research findings.Brodie then shares his best gluteal muscle strengthing exercises for you to include in your rehab. 🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
Strategies to reduce your pain with Dr. Rachel Zoffness (Part 2)
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREWe continue our journey! If you haven't listened to part 1 of my chat with Dr. Rachel Zoffness please do so. Today, we dive into practical steps and strategies people can do when they are suffering from pain.Rachel first talks about the concept of 'Cognitive behavioural therapy' and what you think, affects how we feel emotionally, affects how we feel physically, which affects how you behave.Next, Rachel discusses some pain-control strategies and relaxation strategies such as mindfulness, body scanning and breathing exercises and explains why this helps reduce pain. We finish off with the 6 lifestyle tips for better health and reduced pain all from her book the 'pain management workbook'.(Apple users: Click 'Episode Website' for links to..)Check out Rachel's personal website hereYou can also buy the Pain Management Workbook herePlease also follow Rachel on Twitter & Instagram🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 2min
Understanding pain and injury with Dr. Rachel Zoffness (part 1)
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREToday we have pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness on the show to teach us about pain & injury. Rachel teaches pain education to medical residents, serves on the pain education faculty at Dartmouth and is the co-president of the American Association of Pain Psychology.She is also the author of The Pain Management Workbook, an integrative, evidence-based treatment protocol for adults living with chronic pain.In part 1 of this 2-parter, we dive into the science of pain both acute & chronic. We break down real-world examples of how a biopsychosocial brain interprets pain and what turns up & dampens pain signals.(Apple users: Click 'Episode Website' for links to..)Check out Rachel's personal website hereYou can also buy the Pain Management Workbook herePlease also follow Rachel on Twitter & Instagram🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 12min
Train your mind to bounce back from injury with Carrie Cheadle
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERECarrie Cheadle is a sports psychologist & co-author of the book 'Rebound: Train your brain to bounce back stronger from sports injuries'.Recognise the importance of behaviour, attitudes and mindset for recovery. Also self-reflect on your personality and use your strengths and weaknesses as a great ally, rather than a hindrance.🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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

Jun 22, 2021 • 25min
Weakness vs Sensitivity
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREWe often misinterpret weakness when it fact, it could be just an increase in structure sensitivity.When progressing a rehabilitation program and executing your rehab exercises, it's not uncommon for a hiccup and mild flare-up to occur. This is often followed with pain & irritation when attempting activity that was once well managed.This can be interpreted as weakness and without recognising the difference, we often go through high amount of frustration, anger & confusion.🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉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