{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy","title":"Answering Your Hardest Facebook Questions","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5ad40895\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1768,"description":"In this episode of the Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast, Brodie dives into the most commented-on and most challenging questions from the PHT Facebook community over the past 90 days.\nRather than quick comment replies, this episode delivers long-form, evidence-based explanations to help you better understand your symptoms, your scans, and your rehab options—especially when things feel confusing or discouraging.\nIf you’ve ever been told “it’s severe,” “you’re too old,” or “it’ll never be the same,” this episode is for you.\n🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode\n1. Severe PHT, Tendon Tears & Bursitis — Is Recovery Still Possible?\nWhy tendon tears on MRI are often part of the tendinopathy spectrum, not a reason to avoid loading\nHow to interpret bursitis findings and when they’re clinically relevant vs incidental\nWhen ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections may (or may not) help\nWhy age and genetics slow recovery—but don’t prevent it\nRealistic timelines: why “2–3 years and never the same” is poor advice\nKey takeaway: Even severe, chronic PHT can improve with the right loading strategy and recovery environment.\n2. Load Management: The Missing Piece in Long-Term Recovery\nWhy slow, progressive strength training is still the gold standard—even in older athletes\nHow to find the “sweet spot” between challenge and flare-ups\nWhy setbacks usually come from mismanagement, not irreversible damage\nThe role of sleep, protein (especially leucine), collagen, hydration, and overall wellness in tendon healing\n3. “Can I Start Walking Again—or Am I Making It Worse?”\nWhy waiting for zero pain before returning to activity often delays recovery\nHow to reintroduce meaningful activities (like dog walking) safely and progressively\nWhy doing something—even 2–5 minutes—can be both physically and mentally therapeutic\nHow graded exposure applies to walking, running, and all functional goals\n4. Heel Pain & PHT — Are They Related?\nWhy plantar fasciitis commonly appears alongside...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U9QHyZiuMTAQbAt-L5NPn321w0Wzs7Udil1bb-3dkWM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgxLzE2ODEw/MjE0MzEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}