

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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Feb 8, 2021 โข 22min
Avoiding the Pain, Rest, Weakness Downward Spiral
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREWe tick off our last universal principle to overcome your proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Brodie introduces the Pain, Rest, Weakness Downward Spiral which is a common trap for tendon pain.It is human nature to retreat from activity if it causes a flare-up, but in reality, if you are constantly removing aggravating factors without replacing it with a proactive exercise, the tendon becomes weaker and less able to handle rehab exercises.Brodie dives into detail and how you can use this concept to your advantage. 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

Feb 8, 2021 โข 25min
The Hidden Dangers hindering your tendon recovery
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREThis universal principle focuses on the difference between external tissue loading & internal tissue capacity. In particular, your adaptation zone & max capacity line is not static. In fact, certain environmental influences and mood states can fluctuate this line and influences how much load your proximal hamstring tendon can take!Brodie talks through the chapter of his e-book and then chimes in at the end to mention the importance of your fight or flight mode and your rest & recover mode. 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

Feb 8, 2021 โข 21min
Interpreting your PHT symptoms over 24 hours
In this podcast, they discuss the importance of accurately interpreting symptoms when overcoming proximal hamstring tendinopathy. They cover topics such as managing pain during running, different types of tendonopathies, and the influence of emotional states on pain signals.

Feb 8, 2021 โข 21min
What you need to know about adaptation
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREToday Brodie shares a snippet from his E-book & the Run Smarter Podcast. Chapter 1 of the E-book is titled 'Adaptation Education: Give it time and the Body will Adapt!'This is a universal principle for Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy rehabilitation, not only for understanding how your pain began but how you can use this concept of adaptation into rehab exercises.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

Feb 8, 2021 โข 20min
The 3 stages of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Rehabilitation
The podcast discusses the 3 stages of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy rehab, including settling down pain, gradually incorporating exercises, and integrating speed and power exercises. It also touches on managing pain during rehab, introducing compression exercises, and the importance of psychosocial factors. Beliefs and challenges in rehab are explored, emphasizing the need to challenge the tendon under the right conditions.

Feb 8, 2021 โข 28min
Tendinopathy Rehabilitation & Prevention
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREToday's episode has Brodie commenting on a past episode from The Run Smarter Podcast episode titled 'Talking Tendons'. We hear a snippet from that podcast and learn about tendon rehabilitation and preventing a tendinopathy.We break rehab into stages:Stage 1: Identify daily compression and reduce if required.Stage 2: Start tendon loading & monitor response. Including isometrics, eccentrics, concentric/eccentric, power, speed.Stage 3: Return to sport & monitor symptomsStage 4: Start addressing entire kinetic chain while returning to activity.Brodie then chimes in with his 5 key injury prevention tips & comments on the Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy insights. 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

Feb 7, 2021 โข 17min
Understanding Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
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 learning the basics in episode #1, Brodie dives a level deeper into Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy specific information.We start by exploring the key anatomy features and the common hamstring tendon sites for pathology. We then dive into specific sports, tasks, movements and positions that elevate tensile and compressive strain on the hamstring tendon.Brodie helps explain the walking/running action and the function of the hamstring during it's swing phase, contributing to high eccentric loads.We then talk about proximal hamstring tendinopathy symptoms including deep, localized pain in the region of the ischial tuberosity that often worsens during or after running, lunging, squatting, and sitting.We finish off with describing provocation tests & potential differential diagnoses such as lumbar, hip, sacroiliac joint, somatic referral, radiculopathy or sciatic nerve involvement.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

Feb 7, 2021 โข 31min
What is a tendinopathy? Understanding the basics
๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP ๐๐Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant ๐๐Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREEpisode one covers tendinopathy 101. Everyone who isn't a health professional should listen to this episode before delving into other specific topics.Brodie starts by breaking down tendon pathology definitions such is proximal hamstring tendinopathy, tendinosis & tendinitis.We then explore the pathology continuum, originally proposed by Jill Cook & colleagues while explaining the progression of tendon pain and the end result if not managed correctly.Next, Brodie covers the common locations of tendon pain & why we get a tendinopathy which will include spike in tensile and compressive loads.Finally we tick off all the main risk factors associated with developing a tendinopathy. 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

Feb 7, 2021 โข 9min
Trailer: Is this Podcast Right for You?
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!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