>> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On 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 widespre...
Nov 16, 2021•24 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Nov 09, 2021•28 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On 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 resilien...
Nov 02, 2021•32 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On 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 properly The importance of ...
Oct 26, 2021•42 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Oct 19, 2021•29 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Oct 12, 2021•40 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Alex 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 pat...
Oct 05, 2021•46 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today Brodie does he first Q&A and answers the following questions: How can I progress after 7 yrs of PHT with slow loading yet still can't avoid an intense flare up? What would be the best pain relief during a flare-up? How strong is strong enough to resume things like cycling? When does the proximal hamstring tendinopathy pain actually go? Does it ever When will I know that "things are back to normal?" For example, when can I know that...
Sep 28, 2021•29 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Dr. Izzy Smith is a specialist in hormone health and today we focus on all things hormones, stress & recovery. Firstly, Izzy talks about the concept of ‘over-training vs under-recovering’. We then move onto the role of certain hormones that hinder and enhance our ability to recover. We all know the body will struggle to recover if subject to large amounts of physical stress, but Dr. Izzy Smith highlights the role of emotional & psych...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On today's episode Brodie reviews a 2020 paper titled Proximal hamstring tendinopathy; expert physiotherapists’ perspectives on diagnosis, management and prevention. The authors are Anthony Nasser, Tania Pizzari, Alison Grimaldi, Bill Vicenzino, Ebonie Rio & Adam Semciw. This paper interviews experts in the field of PHT and comments on subjective interviews, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, education, exercise, end-stage rehab and prev...
Sep 14, 2021•27 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << 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...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today, Brodie tells the tale of Dr. Alfredson, a Swedish surgeon back in the 1990's who mistakenly discovered the benefits of eccentric loading exercises for tendon rehabilitation. He would later develop the Alfredson eccentric protocol which is widely accepted and performance up to the present day. After sharing this story, Brodie reflects on the rehabilitation of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy and 3 key takes aways from Alfredson's experi...
Aug 31, 2021•18 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today 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 test Puranen-Orava Test Bent knee stretch Other links: 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 yo...
Aug 24, 2021•20 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie 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. Click here to learn more about the ...
Aug 17, 2021•25 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Amy 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 t...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Dr. 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 runni...
Aug 03, 2021•53 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On 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. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive you...
Jul 27, 2021•26 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << On 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. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to recei...
Jul 20, 2021•17 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << We 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 strategi...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today 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,...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Carrie 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. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would like to le...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << We 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 amou...
Jun 22, 2021•24 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy recovery is tough! It is a frustrating process that seems never-ending at times. This episode will help soften the blow and set you on the right path towards your destination. Every person who has faced challenges returning from an injury needs to listen to this episode. We discuss how to plan for your journey to pain-free fitness and to expect the unexpected. Click here to learn more about the PHT video cours...
Jun 15, 2021•26 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << James has been a runner for 8 years. He had completed several marathons and loved running as an outlet for stress relief. However, PHT brought his passion to a halt! James found the overcoming PHT podcast and other PHT resources and started his own rehabilitation but reached a progression plateau. That is when he started working with Brodie through online physio and accelerated his results. On today's episode James tell his rehab story and w...
Jun 08, 2021•43 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss it's importance for your performance & recovery. We discuss: Link between sleep and injury What you need to know about the different sleep stages Signs & symptoms of poor sleep habits Importance of both sleep quality and quantity Common sleeping disorders Can I sleep too ...
Jun 01, 2021•51 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << This episode is another big step in knowledge towards pain perception and proximal hamstring tendinopathy recovery. In order to train hard, you need to sleep hard. In order to reduce risk of overuse injuries, you need to optimize recovery. We discuss the connection of poor sleep with injury, sleep with reduced performance and the interwoven relationship of cortisol, stress and pain levels. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course ...
May 25, 2021•20 min•Ep 25•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 PHT after much hardship and frustration. When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. However, this is only a small fraction of runne...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Maryke Louw is a sports injury Physiotherapist and delivers excellent content around injury diagnosis and management. She is a practicing clinician and online physiotherapist with a big passion treating runners our topics include: The role of compression around tendinopathy management Does the type of running effect me? Should I be stretching? What exercises should I start with & how can I progress? How long does a hamstring tendinopathy...
May 11, 2021•50 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie talks about his personal experiences with Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy during his transition from marathon running into sprint triathlons and shares the lessons he has learnt along the way, so you will gain insight into injury management & prevention. 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....
May 04, 2021•24 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << This episode Brodie talks about the chronic tendinopathy he has had behind his knee for several years. Even with increasing mileage, preparing for races and performing at a level he was happy with, he always had this annoying tendon pain. So, during lockdown he went on a 4 month mission to overcome his pain and documented his journey. Once you hear this you will take away sessions that apply to any chronic injury rehabilitation. Click here t...
Apr 27, 2021•49 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 
