Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

🎉🎉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 answers your proximal hamstring tendinopathy questions: 1.) I am managing to get back to running and close to my previous pace, do you ever recover from this injury and do you have any more good news stories? 2.) How effective is shock-wave therapy & PRP to treat PHT? 3.) I've had PRP 3 times, PT, Tenjet, growth factors and wondering are there any Drs that do surgery to remove the micro-tears?  I can find Drs that do surgery for complete tears but not these micro-tears that I have? Book a free 20-min physio chat here 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 

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn today's Q&A Brodie answers the three following questions from podcast listeners: "I'm a marathon runner and I've been suffering from PHT for 3 years. Progressive loading exercises didn't work and eventually, I gave up. Nothing seemed to work. I've now started running again building up very slowly (started with 3x1 minute running and a minute walk between). I can now run 3.5 miles pain-free. In your opinion is this something that could continue to work for me and has anyone ever recovered from PHT in this way?" “Is there any technique to build LL muscle with this tendinopathy? PHT about 3 years. Finally, a year ago I found a PT which made me workout through pain (at no more than 4-5) with controlled movements, which has helped me be able to squat, deadlift, and some other movements at 75%-85% of my 1RM, which has improved my body quite a lot. I still find limits in what I can do or how much stress I can put into my workout. So please some advice on this subject would be greatly appreciated!” “Would love to hear more about rehabbing PHT while training for a race. I'm scheduled to run Boston in April and have been rehabbing since December 3rd. I haven't yet introduced speed back in but slowly building up mileage. Trying to decide if I should back out of the race or if I should run it and just take it easy. Just don't want to jeopardize my progress”. Book a free 20-min physio chat here 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 

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREDamian McMahon is a physiotherapist from Ireland and also the creator of the Outlier nordic T-bar. This device is designed to make eccentric nordic exercises accessible within your house and without complicated set-ups. Brodie tried out the t-bar personally and decided to chat with Damian about the idea behind his device. We also cover useful information to help PHT sufferers strengthen their hamstrings along with Damian's 3 tips to reduce the risk of another hamstring injury.  Book a free 20-min physio chat here 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 

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERENathan Carlson is a US-based Physical Therapist and co-host of the Runners Zone podcast. Brodie and Nathan talk about the importance of developing independence during a runner's rehabilitation and how a therapist needs to nature the independent process. This is important for every PHT sufferer to know. Some therapists may misdirect rehabilitation toward a short-term, dependant strategy, resulting in high consultation frequency & poor evidence-based approaches. Nathan talks about hands-on, passive treatments and when they are validated versus exercise-based rehabilitation. He also discusses the importance of empowering the runner through this process. Finally, Brodie and Nathan discuss red flags to look out for to see if you're on the wrong rehabilitation path. 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

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREInspired by a chapter in the upcoming run smarter book. Brodie chats about the spread of misinformation and misconceptions.  Searching on the internet, it is common to come across FADs, gimmicks, false claims ad outdated advice. In addition, asking for advice on social media results in a wide variety of responses. Some that contradict one another. But why? Brodie covers 6 reasons why he believes this exists. 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

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREHave you ever asked yourself, "when will I be able to return to running?" or "when can I cycle pain-free?" In today's episode, Brodie reframes this problem and highlights the importance of incorporating exercise into your rehabilitation. This is a crucial mind shift that allows you to rehab your proximal hamstring tendinopathy in the more efficient way possible. Tune in to hear detailed examples of how you can incorporate running, cycling and sitting alongside your strength and conditioning rehabilitation.  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

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn today's episode, Brodie replies to a listener question: “I have had PHT bilaterally for close to a year and have also had bilateral chronic plantar fasciitis for many years. On one of the podcasts you mentioned when there are bilateral tendon issues, that may raise some red flags that there may be another contributing factor going on".  "Any suggestions of other medical areas beyond muscular that I should consider looking into would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your educational and enlightening sessions on PHT”. Brodie dives into this question and makes reference to a paper titled: Pathogenesis of tendinopathies: inflammation or degeneration? This episode is broken down into 5 categories: Genetics Mal-alignment Training loads/compensation Intrinsic ailments  Aging 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

🎉🎉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 discusses a 2020 cade study paper by Kayla Krueger, Nicholas Washmuth & Tyler Williams titled: "THE MANAGEMENT OF PROXIMAL HAMSTRING TENDINOPATHY IN A COMPETITIVE POWERLIFTER WITH HEAVY SLOW RESISTANCE TRAINING" We dive into the case of this 31-year-old male competitive powerlifter that had failed prior treatments including static and dynamic hamstring stretching, hamstring soft tissue mobilization, dry-needling, general hamstring strengthening exercises, tenotomy and PRP injections. Listen to hear the details of the strength protocol that produced significant benefits within 4 weeks and continued to see results 12 months after his 12-week program.  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

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn today's episode, Brodie breaks down the comments written by his past PHT client. Here is their submission when asked what their biggest insights and revelations were during Proximal hamstring tendinopathy rehab: "There’s a lot of ‘horror stories’ out there which can easily lead to panic and catastrophising, causing increased attention to the pain".    "Keeping routines and contact with friends has been hugely important. It would be easy to hide away and sulk, but that wouldn’t help in the long run. I’ve continued to be very involved with my club, helping at races and making sure I’m there to support in any way I can".  "With the pandemic, I’m just so happy to be part of the running network again! Most of my friendships are through running therefore I’ve continued to nurture and value these". "Finally, of course, the physical rehab has to be carefully managed and progressed, and you have to listen to your body, which can be quite difficult for us runners". 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

🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn today's episode, Brodie breaks down the comments written by his past PHT client. Here is their submission when asked what their biggest insights and revelations were during Proximal hamstring tendinopathy rehab: "My main learning points from my 2.5 years would be: Don’t think that PHT will go away by completely resting. Pain will decrease (with rest) but once you attempt to return to activity, then you’ll have more than PHT to worry about. Seek input from someone who has experience in treating this condition. Keep notes on what activity you do and reactions to this, both rehab and what other daily activities might impact. Do not accept corticosteroid injection if suggested. Do seek MRI or ultrasound to help with diagnosis if unclear. Talk about the condition and its impact on you with those close to you - it’s a nasty injury that impacts many aspects of life. Be kind to yourself! Make sure to get enough sleep. Eat well, including regular protein in your diet. Realise that in order to make progress you need to really commit to your rehab. There will be progress, but also dips/flare-ups which can mess with your head. Get a sit/stand desk for work, but don’t become fearful of sitting - you can’t stand at all times. 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