Run Smarter (Brodie Sharpe, Physio)

How I Finally Fixed My Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

The video chronicles a physiotherapist’s five‑year battle with proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) after shifting from marathon training to sprint‑focused triathlons, and outlines the protocol he finally used to recover and return to heavy lifting and fast running. He explains that sitting pain stems from the tendon being compressed against the sit‑bone, and recommends a cushion, raised chair, and a 30‑minute sit/20‑minute stand/20‑minute kneel rotation to preserve tolerance. Isometric holds provide short‑term relief, but lasting healing requires slow, heavy, progressive strength work—specifically half‑range dumbbell deadlifts and single‑leg prone curls, progressed by reducing reps as weight increases. He illustrates progress with a “dog‑food” test—leaning forward to place a bowl—to monitor daily baseline pain, and shares milestones such as deadlifting his 75 kg bodyweight for three sets of six after five months. The creator also offers a free questionnaire, podcast, and paid programs, claiming to have helped over 500 PHT sufferers. The approach underscores the danger of the pain‑rest‑weakness spiral and shows that disciplined load management, rather than avoidance, drives tendon adaptation. For athletes and clinicians, the protocol provides a replicable, evidence‑based roadmap that can be monetized through online rehab services.