Why do runners need strong calves? The calf muscle is responsible for pushing off the ground when running, with demand increasing at higher speeds & uphill terrain. Therefore, with a stronger calf complex, a runner will be able to tolerate faster speeds and greater mileage without injury. Additionally, a stronger calf has been found to […]
Potential reasons behind bilateral tendinopathy symptoms
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeIn today’s episode, Brodie replies to a listener question: “I have had PHT bilaterally for close to a year and have also had bilateral chronic plantar fasciitis for many years. On one of the podcasts you mentioned when there are bilateral tendon issues, t
Slow heavy resistance training: A 2020 case study
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeBrodie discusses a 2020 cade study paper by Kayla Krueger, Nicholas Washmuth & Tyler Williams titled: “THE MANAGEMENT OF PROXIMAL HAMSTRING TENDINOPATHY IN A COMPETITIVE POWERLIFTER WITH HEAVY SLOW RESISTANCE TRAINING” We dive into the case of this 31
Client insights: Panic, social influences & pain science
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeIn today’s episode, Brodie breaks down the comments written by his past PHT client. Here is their submission when asked what their biggest insights and revelations were during Proximal hamstring tendinopathy rehab: “There’s a lot of ‘horror stories’ out t
How to strengthen your calves for running?
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeWhy do runners need strong calves? The calf muscle is responsible for pushing off the ground when running, with demand increasing at higher speeds & uphill terrain. Therefore, with a stronger calf complex, a runner will be able to tolerate faster speeds and greater mileage without injury. Additionally, a stronger calf has been found to […]
Client insight: Rehabilitation tips & being kind to yourself
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeIn today’s episode, Brodie breaks down the comments written by his past PHT client. Here is their submission when asked what their biggest insights and revelations were during Proximal hamstring tendinopathy rehab: “My main learning points from my 2.5 yea
Does running cause osteoarthritis? A surprising breakthrough
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeOur current understanding of Osteoarthritis in running There are currently leaps forward in our understanding of Osteoarthritis (OA). However, it requires a bigger leap to spread the message into the community. It is a common question. Does running cause OA? It’s truth there are wild, misconceptions about this condition. Among them, beliefs that OA presents […]
The dangers when buying new running shoes
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeFirstly, I must knowledge the work published by Chris Napier & Richard Willy as their article has inspired most on the content within this blog. It is a confusing time to be a runner when buying running shoes because over recent decades, new paradigms continue to surface. Minimalist footwear is one of the most popular […]
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Michelle’s Success Story
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeAfter developing PHT in 2016, Michelle encountered 13 doctors and 3 years of pain before reaching an accurate diagnosis. Through lifestyle changes, strength exercises and finding the right therapist, she managed to eventually see progress. Michelle has r
PHT Client insight: exercise/running/rehab
/in Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast /by Brodie SharpeIn 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
Learn how to Conduct a running shoe assessment
/in Run Smarter Blog /by Brodie SharpeRunning 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 […]