❓ Questions Answered in This Episode:
- How do I correctly perform Keith Barr’s isometric bridge for PHT?
- Can I build a rehab routine without deadlifts if I have knee issues?
- Can diseased tendons or partial tears ever fully heal?
- Should I keep doing strength sessions if I’ve flared up?
- What do I do when I can no longer progress my exercises?
- Could walking on a treadmill cause a flare-up?
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Keith Barr's Isometric Strategy: Use an anterior pelvic tilt during a single-leg bridge to target the proximal hamstring tendon more directly.
- Training Around Knee Pain: Modify deadlift range, keep the shin vertical, and experiment with tolerable load zones to stay active during knee flare-ups.
- Partial Tears & Recovery: Tendons with partial tears can often recover without surgery—track your strength, function, and symptom trends instead of obsessing over scan results.
- Managing Flare-Ups: You don't need to wait for a full return to baseline—1–3 days of rest followed by finding a new adaptation zone is often ideal.
- Progression Plateaus: When nearing max capacity in exercises, micro-progressions (e.g. +1 rep or +2 lbs) and reduced frequency (e.g. 2x/week) may be best.
- Walking Flare-Up Clues: High frequency, speed, incline, or insufficient recovery might turn a low-load activity like walking into a trigger.
🧠 Brodie’s Insight:
“Consistency and experimentation are key. You're not just following a plan—you're learning how your tendon responds. The more data points you collect, the smarter your rehab becomes.”
What is Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy?
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 the clarity & control you desperately need.
Each episode brings you one step closer to finally overcoming your proximal hamstring tendinopathy. With solo episodes by Brodie, success stories from past sufferers and professional interviews from physiotherapists, coaches, researchers and other health professionals so you get world class content.
Tune in from episode #1 to reap the full benefits and let's get your rehabilitation back on track!