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 stoppe
Running shoe assessment step 1 Running is a beautiful, simplistic lifestyle. One of the main reasons for its simplicity is you only need running shoes. Therefore, it makes sense to gain insight into a running shoe assessment. Step one is to find the oldest pair of running shoes and turn them upside down to inspect […]
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 avo
Understanding adaptation: To run without injury In order to run more without injury, you need to understand adaptation. The human body is smart when it’s thrown into an unfamiliar situation. Just look at an elite cyclist and compare their body type to a swimmer. One profession requires a massive demand on the upper body, while […]
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
Let’s explore how to treat running injuries and effective treatment. In particular, we will be discussing Runner’s knee, achilles pain & ITB pain. Treat your running injuries #1: Patellofemoral joint pain Also known as ‘runner’s knee’, this is the most common complaint in runners. Pain is at the front of the knee (patella) that is […]
Introduction Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Introducing Speed and Hills Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we delve into the world of proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) and explore how to introduce speed and hill training into your rehab routine. We’re here to provide you with valuable insights, evidence-based treatments, and dispel common misconceptions about […]
What is running cadence? Whether you need to adjust it or not, every runner should at least know what their running cadence is. This one number can be a game changer for some runners because it can generate a more efficient running technique. Simply put, your cadence is the number of steps that you take […]
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 likelihoo
Firstly, what is a minimalist shoe? Well, this is a shoe that attempts to mimic barefoot function as closely as possible. This usually means it is accompanied by light material and offering less support. Because this leads to confusion, the ‘minimalist index scale’ was created. I want to give a big thanks to the team […]
