>> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Maddie is a recreational runner who has had bilateral plantar fasciitis for over 5 years. She has faced debilitating symptoms including intense pain, pins and needles and burning sensations which dramatically altered her social life. Cooking, shopping, walking the dogs and playing with her son were sometimes ceased because the pain was so bad. Despite periods of time not running, the pain continued. Maddie shares her newfound improvement aft...
Sep 13, 2022•45 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Rob developed a hamstring strain mid-race in January 2018 which eventually progressed into pain when sitting and driving. Initial shockwave therapy irritated symptoms for over a week and Rob struggled to get symptoms under control. With limited fitness equipment at home, Rob made use of what he could and with careful progressions, would see his first glimpse of hope. Rob shares his initial successes alongside his apprehensive/nervous start i...
Aug 30, 2022•43 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In today's episode, Brodie answers the following questions: Rob: "I'm currently on a 2-week holiday. I do have access to the gym here but the equipment isn't as good as at my gym at home. Is easing back on the exercise likely to set me back at all? Brent: "Are the rehab stages considered 'strength' training and, if so, is it too much strength, taking away from my runs or bike days?" Jennifer: "I saw a PT who said my hamstring was constantly ...
Aug 16, 2022•40 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In today's episode, Brodie answers the following questions: Julia: Hi Brodie I have a general query about the fact that this condition is so difficult to treat within the physio/orthopedic community with seemingly only a handful of specialists (like yourself) who understand how to rehab it successfully. Is this a new 21st-century condition that has been amplified by our sedentary lifestyles and long hours of sitting at work? It just seems st...
Aug 02, 2022•31 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << I talk with a lot of people with proximal hamstring tendinopathy, and I commonly hear them say "Brodie, I know you talk about the importance of tendon compression during rehab, but I still don't fully get it". Well, this episode aims to clear the confusion behind what tendon compression is and why is it important in your PHT rehab. Book a free 20-min physio chat here Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 5...
Jul 19, 2022•22 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie reviews a paper titled: Proximal hamstring tendinopathy; expert physiotherapists' perspectives on diagnosis, management and prevention. This paper interviewed leading PHT experts and discuss the following categories: Onset of pain, location of symptoms, clinical tests, palpation, scans, differential diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention. Check out the paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33378733/ Book a free 20-min p...
Jul 05, 2022•35 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << While a gym membership is highly encouraged, sometimes it isn't readily available. Whether it is financially, accessibility or you are travelling in the short-term. For this reason, this episode covers rehabilitation tips if a gym membership is not an option. Brodie covers helpful exercises and progressions with 5 levels of equipment. Level 1: No equipment Level 2: Resistance bands Level 3: Swiss ball Level 4: Weighted backpacks Level 5: Adj...
Jun 21, 2022•29 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Today, Brodie discusses the key principles of injury management. In particular, will an injury get better on its own. Brodie starts with discussing the injury adaptation zone and why some injuries revert back to a pain-free state quickly, while others persist. These include: Mismanagement in the early phases. Load exceeding capacity outside of running. Persisting with missing pieces to your rehab. Encountering unhelpful misinformation about ...
Jun 07, 2022•31 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Arthi developed proximal hamstring tendinopathy in September 2021 one month out from a marathon. With stretching, manual therapy and dry needling, the medical team gave Arthi the all-clear to participate in the marathon. She raced and qualified for the Boston marathon but symptoms persisted. Arthi stopped running and continued swimming, foam rolling, chiro adjustments, dry needling and sports massages to try and heal. The situation was becom...
May 24, 2022•50 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << "Reached next level of insanity: since about 2 weeks my healthy leg is in pain because of PHT. Because of my other hammie I can't run, jump, walk too much and sit only on cushions. This PHT on the right side started after doing hamstring exercises! Exercises, that should heal or prevent from PHT! Single leg elevated hip thrust and single leg glute bridges with straight legs. I never had any tendon problems before my injury 2 years ago on my ...
May 10, 2022•25 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In today's episode, Brodie answers all the questions coming in from social media. Here is the list: #1: When can I apply heat? And does ice and ibuprofen impede healing? #2: Can PRP help PHT? #3: My chronic PHT shows no tendon issues on MRI. Can my pain still be coming from the tendon? #4: How do I reintroduce compression activities? Eg. Cycling, Gardening, Hillwalking? #5: What core exercises can I incorporate that won't irritate PHT? #6: S...
Apr 26, 2022•30 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << From the Fit Cookie Nutrition Podcast: "In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brodie Sharpe, who is a physio therapist, podcaster, and founder of the Run Smarter Series. We discuss a common nagging runner injury in today's episode, proximal hamstring tendinopathy, and how Brodie recommends runners go about recovering from this injury". Check out the Fit Nutrition Cookie Podcast with host Holley Samuel Book a free 20-min physio...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << This episode covers the beliefs behind stretching and when it is safe and not safe with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Stretching was once a common treatment option for this condition but as our understanding has changed, so has the management. But a lot of people with PHT need to return to stretching. Whether it is a pilates or yoga class or stretching without their chosen sport or physical activity. In addition, stretching the hamstring ...
Mar 29, 2022•24 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Charlie has been managing proximal hamstring tendinopathy after completing a marathon block in 2020. Pain originally started down the hamstring but eventually worked its way into the sitting bone. Initial treatment attempts included shockwave, strength training and steroid injections however PHT persisted. Through dedication and willingness to understand this condition, Charlie finally turned a corner and shares all of his insights on today'...
Mar 15, 2022•51 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Mar 08, 2022•4 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie sheds some light on the difference between a strong and a weak tendon during a flare-up phase. These two scenarios should be interpreted and managed very differently so it is important to learn. Tune in to learn the differences in behaviours between strong and weak tendons during a PHT flare-up and what to do about each. Book a free 20-min physio chat here Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% d...
Mar 01, 2022•28 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie answers your proximal hamstring tendinopathy questions: 1.) Does it mean it is improving if you are progressing with the weights but sitting pain still remains painful? 2.) While strengthening seems to be the primary mode to rehab. What, if any, is evidence on modalities like stretching, foam rolling, massage gun for temporary relief from pain so we can do the strengthening protocols? 3.) What are the best warm-ups and warm-down stret...
Feb 22, 2022•30 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie 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 co...
Feb 15, 2022•25 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In 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...
Feb 08, 2022•23 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Damian 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 t...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Nathan 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 evi...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Inspired 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...
Jan 18, 2022•50 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Have 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 an...
Jan 11, 2022•29 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In 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 gre...
Jan 04, 2022•26 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << Brodie 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...
Dec 28, 2021•22 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In 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 h...
Dec 21, 2021•24 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In 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...
Dec 14, 2021•31 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << After developing PHT in 2016, Michelle encountered 13 doctors and 3 years of pain before reaching an accurate diagnosis. Through lifestyle changes, strength exercises and finding the right therapist, she managed to eventually see progress. Michelle has returned to 25 miles per week of pain-free running and is ready to share her success story. Click here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discount If you would ...
Dec 07, 2021•35 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In today's episode, Brodie unpacks the reflections and revelations from a past client. Here is their response when Brodie asked what really helped their recovery: "Well definitely the exercises you said to do! And made sure I stuck to doing them. I stopped doing the glute bridges etc and focussed on increasing weight-bearing ones. I had read about it and self-diagnosed at first and thought I knew what exercises to do but didn’t know how many...
Nov 30, 2021•22 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast >> Click here for the FREE 5-Day Course << In today's episode, Brodie reads out responses from current and past clients. These are insights they have had when managing their own Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Client A: "I guess my key takeaway is not a fun one and it’s one that I’ve tried to avoid but for me, it was unavoidable - patience. I need to be patient with my recovery and not start doing too much, too soon. I've had other times when my PHT has alleviated only to flare up b...
Nov 23, 2021•26 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast 
