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In this milestone Q&A episode, Brodie tackles your most pressing questions about proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) — covering flare-ups, long-term pain, sleeping issues, training setbacks, and even how tight hip flexors fit into the picture.

Whether you're just starting your rehab journey or stuck in a plateau, these answers will help you adjust your plan and regain control.

🎧 What You'll Learn:

✅ Cycling & PHT — When cycling to work becomes part of the problem
✅ Long-Term Recovery Doubts — “Will I ever be pain free again?”
✅ Tight Hip Flexors — Do they relate to PHT or are they just noise?
✅ Flare-Up Triggers — Why some weeks you feel great… and others fall apart
✅ Running Strategy — When to stop, reduce, or push through
✅ Speed Work — The right time to reintroduce faster running
✅ Sleep Disruption — Why some flare-ups hit hardest at night
✅ Nervous System Involvement — How chronic PHT becomes more than just tendon pain
✅ Hot or Burning Sensations — What it means when your tendon feels “hot”
✅ Post-Rehab Maintenance — What to do after symptoms go away

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Pain rules matter: Mild discomfort (<4/10), return to baseline by the next day, and a positive weekly trend are your north star.
• Setbacks are part of progress: Use them to tweak—not trash—your rehab plan.
• Training load ≠ just running: Cycling, gardening, and even long sitting can tip the load-recovery balance.
• The nervous system matters: Chronic pain is often more than just a mechanical issue.
• Hotness ≠ progress: It might be a sign of irritation or nerve sensitivity.

🛠️ Helpful Resources Mentioned:

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Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍
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In this listener-driven episode, Brodie answers 10 of your most pressing questions about proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT). From isometric training to pain rules, sitting tolerance, and tendon healing potential—this Q&A is packed with practical insights to help you take control of your recovery.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 📉 Is gentle running delaying healing? How to use "pain rules" to guide your load management.
• ✅ Can PHT fully heal? Yes—and Brodie explains how research supports complete tendon recovery (with some important caveats about pain).
• 🧱 Isometrics revisited: Brodie shares how his views have shifted after his chat with Dr. Keith Barr and what exercises he now recommends.
• 🏋️‍♀️ How should isometrics be programmed? Duration, intensity, and how to pair with RDLs, curls, and step-ups.
• 🚶‍♂️ When to do loading exercises vs walking: How to time your rehab and avoid diagnostic confusion.
• 💪 Am I getting stronger if I still have pain? Why strength and pain are different metrics—and how to track both.
• 🚗 Sitting pain: annoying or damaging? Whether long car rides are actually harming your tendon and how to modify.
• 🤔 Is it still PHT? Brodie explains why he avoids making remote diagnoses and what to do when symptoms are vague or lower down the leg.
• 📈 How do I progress my running? A guide to adding a third running day without flaring up symptoms.
• 🎭 Living with PHT as a performer: Does pushing through mild pain lead to long-term damage? Plus, are foam rollers helpful or harmful?

🔁 Stay Tuned:

This is just part 1 of a multi-episode Q&A series—more listener questions and in-depth answers coming soon. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, sign up for the free email course and keep an eye on your inbox!

🛠️ Helpful Resources Mentioned:

🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉
For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.info
Run Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice.

Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍
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In this episode, Brodie sits down with Moira, a dedicated endurance athlete and physical therapist, to discuss her long and challenging battle with chronic injury. What started as a suspected stress fracture turned into a frustrating cycle of pain, conflicting diagnoses, and psychological hurdles. Moira shares her journey of setbacks, self-reflection, and ultimately, breakthrough moments that led her back to running. Her story highlights the importance of understanding pain science, overcoming fear of movement, and following a structured, gradual return-to-running plan.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The progression of Moira’s injury and the many misdiagnoses she received along the way.
• How medical imaging (MRI, x-rays) and different professional opinions added to her confusion.
• The psychological impact of chronic pain and injury on an athlete’s identity.
• The role of pain science in Moira’s recovery and how she shifted her mindset.
• The importance of finding a trusted health professional who aligns with your approach.
• How Moira gradually returned to running and her current training routine.

Key Takeaways:

• Pain Science & Nervous System Sensitivity: Moira learned that her pain wasn’t solely due to structural damage but also a result of a hypersensitive nervous system. Recognizing this was a major turning point in her recovery.
• Fear of Movement (Kinesiophobia): Despite being a physical therapist, Moira developed a deep fear of movement, which prolonged her symptoms. A gradual and confidence-building approach to movement helped her break this cycle.
• Small, Sustainable Steps: Her return to running started with 10-second run intervals. This slow approach was crucial in rebuilding confidence and reducing fear-driven pain responses.
• The Power of Self-Talk & Mental Reframing: Moira used mantras, journaling, and positive reinforcement to change her mental approach to pain and injury.
• Trust & Patience in the Process: Finding a professional she trusted and following a structured plan were critical in her return to pain-free running.

🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉
For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.info
Run Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice.