>> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today, Brodie discusses running considerations during your PHT rehab. These could be running technique considerations, running speed considerations or running terrain considerations to give you the best possible outcome and return to running successfully. 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 ...
Apr 20, 2021•27 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today Brodie is talking with Aidan Rich, a Sports & Exercise physiotherapist working out of Lifecare & Advance Healthcare. Aidan is currently attending his masters with ambitions to study his PhD in his special interest of PHT. Aidan dives into the different diagnoses that could also cause similar symptoms to PHT including: Sciatic nerve irritation Ischiofemoral impingement Pelvic stress fractures Partial or complete tendon rupture P...
Mar 19, 2021•52 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Dr. Peter Fuller is a Musculoskeletal Specialist & Sports Doctor. He works alongside Dr. David Young who is one of the biggest surgeons performing PHT surgery in Australia. Brodie & Peter discuss what surgical options are available and what surgery entails. Peter then dives into who might be more suitable verses a conservative approach. Everything from scar tissue build-up, avulsion fractures, success rates, ongoing post-op pain &...
Mar 16, 2021•59 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today Brodie reads through a 2016 paper published by Tom Goom, Peter Malliaras, Michael Reiman & Craig Purdam. The paper title is: Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Clinical Aspects of Assessment and Management. Brodie discusses the assessment and diagnostic process with PHT and then dives into load management and the 4 stages of PHT rehab. Here is a link to the paper Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive yo...
Mar 12, 2021•32 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Kara Haas has faced 15 years of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy. Once running at a very high level and competing at the Olympic trials, Kara's PHT started to get out of control. We dive into Kara's story and her attempts to resolve her pain including PRP, tendon procedures, strengthening and finally surgery. Hear how Kara managed to defy the odds and return to pain free running! Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to re...
Mar 05, 2021•43 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie interviews Benoy Matthew, an Advanced Practice Physio, Sonographer & Shockwave Specialist. Benoy has a Specialist Interest in Hip & & Running Injuries. We talk about the Do's and Don'ts of shockwave therapy including: What is shockwave therapy? Who will respond well to shockwave therapy? How many sessions do I need? What are the biggest shockwave mistakes? What other treatments should be mixed in? Click here to learn more ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On today's episode we dive into tips on cross-training and how to use it to our advantage when recovering from Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy. We split this episode into 5 different segments and answer your questions. Here is what we will analyse: Swimming Cycling/Spin Elliptical Rowing Machine Resistance Training Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would like to learn more about hav...
Feb 28, 2021•29 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << No matter what your running injury, pain will initiate in the brain. And this pain science episode is all about making sense of how pain is interpreted & processed. Possessing this knowledge can be a great ally for your rehabilitation journey, being oblivious could be detrimental! Therefore in pain science 2 we explore chronic pain for runners. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you ...
Feb 21, 2021•33 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << No matter what your running injury, pain will initiate in the brain. And this pain science episode is all about making sense of how pain is interpreted & processed. Possessing this knowledge can be a great ally for your rehabilitation journey, being oblivious could be detrimental! Therefore in pain science 1 we explore the basics in pain for runners. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount I...
Feb 20, 2021•22 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy after much frustration & hardship. When injured, it is easy to find social media tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques which often generates anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. However, we need to recognize this is only a small fraction of people and a skewed bias around...
Feb 18, 2021•48 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On today's episode we cover all things sitting with PHT and answer the following questions: What are the best strategies for pain relief when sitting? Does sitting cause further damage to the tendon? How can we handle sitting on long car trips or long work hours? How much is too much? What is the best sitting position, Height or chair & back support? Is it okay to sit on ice a lot? Click here to learn more about the PHT video course &...
Feb 16, 2021•26 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << This episode covers Brodie's conversation with Dr. Peter Malliaras who is a physiotherapist & associate professor specialising in tendinopathy. Peter dives into the research behind tendinopathy pathology and management, including strength rehabilitation, PRP and shockwave. We also discuss the use of scans when suffering from proximal hamstring tendinopathy and when scans are indicated. One of the major take-aways Brodie shares is that st...
Feb 15, 2021•57 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << We 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. Brod...
Feb 08, 2021•20 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << This 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 ...
Feb 08, 2021•24 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << We dive into another chapter of the E-book and introduce you to another universal principle to overcome your proximal hamstring tendinopathy. The chapter of the e-book is titled: 'Sleep on it: Interpreting your pain over 24 hours'. Your tendinopathy recovery will be drastically disabled if you cannot accurately interpret symptoms. What makes matters tricky, is sometimes pain can be a good thing. Brodie uncovers this dilemma on today's episod...
Feb 08, 2021•20 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today 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. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your ...
Feb 08, 2021•19 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On today's episode, Brodie dives into the stages of PHT rehab. We first touch on the responsibility of pain during rehab exercises, and how we can interpret productive pain from unhelpful pain. Next, we discuss the 3 stages of rehab. Stage #1 includes how to settle down pain from a reactive flare-up, including the appropriate use of isometrics, daily load modifications and medications. Stage #2 covers different levels of strengthening exerci...
Feb 08, 2021•19 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today'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: ...
Feb 08, 2021•26 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << After 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 ...
Feb 07, 2021•16 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Episode 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...
Feb 07, 2021•30 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Feb 07, 2021•9 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 
