The Role of Nutrition On Injuries, Pain & Recovery with Ian Seels
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.infoRun Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice. Guest: Dr. Ian Seels | Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist🧠 Episode SummaryIn this thought-provoking episode, Brodie chats with Dr. Ian Seels, a private musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 35 years of experience and a co-author of the paper The Relevance of Diet in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice – A Narrative Review. Together, they explore the emerging science behind how diet influences inflammation, pain, and injury recovery—with a particular focus on what this means for recreational runners.If you're battling persistent niggles, chronic tendon pain, or just want to run pain-free into your later years, this episode offers a fresh perspective you might not have considered: what you eat could be the missing link in your recovery journey.🔍 What You’ll LearnWhy inflammation matters more than weight when it comes to injury and painHow a high-carb Western diet may be quietly sabotaging your recoveryThe 3 pillars of "active management" for injury: mechanical, mental, and metabolicThe basics of an anti-inflammatory diet (very low carb, high fat, moderate protein)The difference between nutritional ketosis vs. metabolic acidosisHow to train your body to burn fat instead of carbs for enduranceSimple ways to reduce oxidative stress and support your gut healthWhy omega-3 to omega-6 balance is critical for joint and tendon healthLabel-reading tips that might surprise even the most health-conscious runnersWhether CRP and ketone testing is worth doing to track inflammation🧪 Practical Takeaways for RunnersA 4–6 week anti-inflammatory diet “trial” could help reduce pain and improve energyReducing processed foods and increasing healthy fats can shift you into a less inflamed stateBerries, leafy greens, herbs, and spices are powerful sources of antioxidantsKetone testing can “gamify” your dietary changes and provide real-time feedbackOmega-3s from oily fish, grass-fed meats, and free-range eggs support healing🛠️ Resources Mentioned📄 Paper: The Relevance of Diet in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice – A Narrative Review📺 YouTube: Diet, Health and the Wisdom of Crowds (2018)🌐 LowCarbDownUnder.com.au – A go-to hub for evidence-based low-carb/keto nutrition
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Q&A: Bridges, Tears, Flare-Ups, Walking Triggers & Rehab Without Deadlifts
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE❓ 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.”🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.infoRun Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice.
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Q&A: Gym Work with PHT, Flare-Up Triggers, Mental Struggles, When to Progress
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn Part 3 of this special series, Brodie tackles more insightful questions from listeners navigating their PHT recovery journey. With practical advice and personal stories, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for anyone dealing with chronic hamstring pain.🧠 Topics Covered:Training other leg muscles during rehab: Are squats, leg presses, and calf raises safe? What about creating muscle imbalances?Flare-ups after rehab: Are they normal? When should you start worrying?Toughest client experiences: Brodie shares the most challenging cases he's worked with—and the common thread between them.Psychological struggles: How to shift your mindset when it feels like you’ll never get better.End-stage rehab guidance: For those almost fully recovered, how to know what exercises to keep, drop, or progress.Running warm-ups: What’s necessary when reintroducing running post-injury?Strength progression pacing: How to safely increase weights, reps, or volume—especially for seniors or those easily flared up.Does slower recovery = weaker tendon? Brodie breaks down the myths and shares what really influences recovery time.🧰 Key Takeaways:Keep training unaffected muscles to prevent deconditioning and stay mentally engaged.Flare-ups are learning opportunities—not failures.Progress rehab slowly and smartly—especially if you're prone to setbacks.Your mindset matters. Reframing rehab as your new “sport” can be a game-changer.Progress only one variable at a time—reps, weight, or frequency—not all at once.Recovery time from soreness is multifactorial: nutrition, sleep, age, and stress all play a role.📚 Brodie Mentions:Book: Rebound by Carrie Jackson Cheadle (A great read for injured athletes struggling with identity and motivation.)🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.infoRun Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice.
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PHT Q&A: Why You’re Still in Pain Despite Doing Everything Right
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn this milestone Q&A episode, Brodie tackles your most pressing questions about proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) — covering flare-ups, long-term pain, sleeping issues, training setbacks, and even how tight hip flexors fit into the picture.Whether you're just starting your rehab journey or stuck in a plateau, these answers will help you adjust your plan and regain control.🎧 What You'll Learn:✅ Cycling & PHT — When cycling to work becomes part of the problem ✅ Long-Term Recovery Doubts — “Will I ever be pain free again?” ✅ Tight Hip Flexors — Do they relate to PHT or are they just noise? ✅ Flare-Up Triggers — Why some weeks you feel great… and others fall apart ✅ Running Strategy — When to stop, reduce, or push through ✅ Speed Work — The right time to reintroduce faster running ✅ Sleep Disruption — Why some flare-ups hit hardest at night ✅ Nervous System Involvement — How chronic PHT becomes more than just tendon pain ✅ Hot or Burning Sensations — What it means when your tendon feels “hot” ✅ Post-Rehab Maintenance — What to do after symptoms go away🧠 Key Takeaways:Pain rules matter: Mild discomfort (<4/10), return to baseline by the next day, and a positive weekly trend are your north star.Setbacks are part of progress: Use them to tweak—not trash—your rehab plan.Training load ≠ just running: Cycling, gardening, and even long sitting can tip the load-recovery balance.The nervous system matters: Chronic pain is often more than just a mechanical issue.Hotness ≠ progress: It might be a sign of irritation or nerve sensitivity.🛠️ Helpful Resources Mentioned:🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.infoRun Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice.
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Still Struggling with PHT? These Answers Might Surprise You
🎉🎉Sign up for the FREE PHT ROADMAP 🎉🎉Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 📄🔍Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HEREIn this listener-driven episode, Brodie answers 10 of your most pressing questions about proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT). From isometric training to pain rules, sitting tolerance, and tendon healing potential—this Q&A is packed with practical insights to help you take control of your recovery.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📉 Is gentle running delaying healing? How to use "pain rules" to guide your load management.✅ Can PHT fully heal? Yes—and Brodie explains how research supports complete tendon recovery (with some important caveats about pain).🧱 Isometrics revisited: Brodie shares how his views have shifted after his chat with Dr. Keith Barr and what exercises he now recommends.🏋️♀️ How should isometrics be programmed? Duration, intensity, and how to pair with RDLs, curls, and step-ups.🚶♂️ When to do loading exercises vs walking: How to time your rehab and avoid diagnostic confusion.💪 Am I getting stronger if I still have pain? Why strength and pain are different metrics—and how to track both.🚗 Sitting pain: annoying or damaging? Whether long car rides are actually harming your tendon and how to modify.🤔 Is it still PHT? Brodie explains why he avoids making remote diagnoses and what to do when symptoms are vague or lower down the leg.📈 How do I progress my running? A guide to adding a third running day without flaring up symptoms.🎭 Living with PHT as a performer: Does pushing through mild pain lead to long-term damage? Plus, are foam rollers helpful or harmful?🔁 Stay Tuned:This is just part 1 of a multi-episode Q&A series—more listener questions and in-depth answers coming soon. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, sign up for the free email course and keep an eye on your inbox!🛠️ Helpful Resources Mentioned:🎉🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🎉For ALL Other Resources, Visit the Website proximalhamstringtendinopathy.infoRun Smarter AI Assistant: Access personalized, research-based answers to your running and rehab questions. This tool integrates Brodie’s database of research papers and podcast episodes for tailored advice.
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.
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