This will help you with the prevention and management of most lower limb tendinopathies including plantar fasciitis, achilles, high hamstring, patella and hip tendinopathies. This is because lower limb tendons respond in a similar fashion to load and training errors. So here are the top 3 tips when dealing with tendon pain. Tip #1: Tendon […]
How To Run Free Of Achilles Pain
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeRecurring achilles pain can be common, particularly in masters runners. So, this blog is designed to be your guide. To see if there is anything within your routine you can change to lower your risk of another flare-up. Avoid acute spikes in training load The majority of running-related injuries are due to spikes in load, […]
Charlie’s PHT success story
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeCharlie 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 tr
Do I Need Orthotics To Help My Running?
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeWe all know the marketing poster in shoe stores. It shows a person standing still while highlighting their poor foot posture. Then, a side-by-side comparison of the whole body magically aligned when provided with orthotics to wear. This is marketing brilliance and sells the concept very well but does the claim for orthotics for running […]
Stress fractures: A warning to all runners
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeStress fractures are a runner’s worst nightmare because they are often mis-diagnosed and once accurately identified, treatment is often no running and even crutches. This is extremely frustrating and requires the amount of patience that is rare in the running populations. So what do we need to know about stress fractures? It is worth mentioning […]
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/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeTendon pain: The top 3 tips all runners should know
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeThis will help you with the prevention and management of most lower limb tendinopathies including plantar fasciitis, achilles, high hamstring, patella and hip tendinopathies. This is because lower limb tendons respond in a similar fashion to load and training errors. So here are the top 3 tips when dealing with tendon pain. Tip #1: Tendon […]
Understanding a painful strong tendon vs painful weak tendon
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeBrodie 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 betwee
5 simple ways to help you run faster without injury
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeI must start with a warning because trying to run faster without guidance can lead to significant spikes in training load. So, be gradual and follow the next 5 tips with a sensible attitude. With that said, here are my 5 tips to help improve your running speed. Run faster tip #1: Build a bigger […]
Q&A: When will sitting ease/foam rolling/massage guns/PHT warm-ups & cooldowns
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeBrodie 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
Q&A: Recovery expectations/Shockwave/PRP/Surgery
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeBrodie 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