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Overcoming Proximal Hamstring TendinopathyProximal Hamstring Tendinopathy is a horrible condition affecting athletes and non-athletes alike. Author: Brodie Sharpe
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. Tune in from episode #1 to reap the full benefits and let's get your rehabilitation back on track! Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Navigating the Conversation of Surgery with Dr. Luise 'Loopi' Weinrich
Episode 169
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉🗓️ Book a free 20-minute Injury Chat with Brodie 📞📄Learn more about Brodie's PHT AI Assistant 🔍Check out Loopi's Website here: https://www.athletetransitionlab.com/ When proximal hamstring pain just won’t settle, the conversation often turns to surgery — and that’s where confusion, fear, and mixed advice really begin.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Luise Weinrich (known as Loopi), an orthopedic and trauma surgeon with extensive experience in hamstring avulsions, surgical repair, and post-operative rehabilitation. With a background as a former elite breakdancer and years working in top German sports orthopaedic hospitals, Luise brings a rare blend of surgical insight and athlete-centred thinking.Together, we unpack the “grey zone” — the large group of runners and athletes who don’t clearly fall into “definitely need surgery” or “definitely don’t” — and how to make smarter, more confident decisions when the path forward isn’t obvious.🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why most proximal hamstring cases sit in a surgical grey zoneThe key MRI findings that matter — and the ones that don’t tell the full storyHow goals, age, chronicity, and function influence the surgery decisionWhen partial tears may (or may not) warrant surgeryWhy surgery for chronic tendinopathy is often not a “winner operation”Common mistakes athletes make before and after surgeryWhy pre-op strength, sleep, protein, hydration, and nervous system regulation matterHow post-op rehab should be phase-based, not timeline-basedThe biggest reasons athletes overdo or underdo rehab after surgeryWhat questions you should ask your surgeon before committingWhy post-operative protocols are essential — and often missing🧠Key Takeaways for RunnersMRI findings alone shouldn’t dictate surgery — context mattersChronic tendon pain doesn’t automatically mean “failed rehab”Tendons need time, structure, and progressive loading to recoverSurgery can remove pain drivers, but it doesn’t guarantee a “new” tendonClear rehab phases + 24-hour symptom rules beat rigid timelinesBeing prepared before surgery often improves outcomes afterIf you’re unsure, a structured second opinion can prevent rushed decisionsIn other words: the goal isn’t just to fix tissue — it’s to make the smartest long-term decision for your body, your sport, and your identity as a runner.
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