Brodie answers these PHT questions:

Sandrine: Two weeks leading to race day I typically stop all lower body strength exercises. That is when I sometimes feel a little ache in the proximal hamstring. Now I do some deadlifts which helped up to a week leading to race day. I know body weight exercises like squats will not help but I want to hear your thoughts about body weight squats leading to race day?

Lara: Any issues with strength training quads and glutes while rehabbing pht?

Jeff: Does sitting prevent healing from PHT? If I have a desk job with PHT, should I invest in a standing desk?

Michelle: For those of us who are recovering from proximal hamstring tendon tears how do we prevent future tears or inflammation?

Jason: Do you think some people have a genetic disposition to tendonopathies, I’m currently going through PHT and have had various other tendonopathies throughout my life.

Siân: I would love to hear your thoughts on whether some of us are more at risk of tendon issues than others. I read that women are at higher risk when we get to peri/menopause too. Thoughts? What can I do to prevent any more?

Patrick:
Anything about ischial bursitis/swelling of the sit bone🙏🙏. The constant inflammation is driving me crazy.

Louise:
I have partial tears but a surgeon said it was my spine, not hamstring. 3 Sports docs don't agree. I just go around the circuit of physio, sports docs etc. I'm about ready to go out of province or country for help. Any suggestions?

Fabienne: How come my MRI showed severe tendinitis in hamstring and glute tendons but I never had pain? (Until full avulsion)

Maria: Approximately how long does it take to get full strength in your tendon following tenodesis surgery?

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In today's episode, we delve deep into the world of tendinopathy research with Miles Murphy, a renowned physiotherapist, neuroscience, and lower limb injury researcher. Together with Ebony Rio, they've published influential work that could change how tendinopathies are managed.

Key Highlights:

Understanding Tendinopathy: Miles Murphy provides a thorough overview of the history, physiology, and pathology of tendinopathies, emphasizing the complexity and nuances of tendon injuries.

Innovative Research: The discussion includes insights into recent groundbreaking papers that challenge and expand our understanding of tendinopathy management.

Treatment Modalities Explored: Various treatments such as PRP, corticosteroid injections, and shockwave therapy are critically evaluated, with a focus on their effectiveness and practical application in clinical settings.

Load Management: The core of tendinopathy management, according to Murphy, revolves around appropriate load management, highlighting the importance of understanding and adjusting the mechanical load on tendons for optimal recovery.

Future Directions: The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the potential future directions in tendinopathy research and management, including the development of new outcome measures and a better understanding of pain mechanisms associated with tendon issues.

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In this enlightening episode of the Smarter Scholars podcast, we delve into the intricate world of understanding and overcoming various types of pain. Drawing inspiration from the Huberman Lab podcast and personal experiences, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the physical and psychological aspects of pain, providing listeners with practical strategies and tools to manage and overcome pain effectively.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Understanding Pain:
   • Brodie shares a personal experience of a minor accident while running, leading to a broader discussion on the nature of pain.
   • Pain is fundamentally a brain output, regardless of its acute or chronic nature.
   • It's vital to understand that pain receptors, or nociceptors, can only detect heat, pressure, and pH changes, emphasizing the brain's role in interpreting these signals.
2. Strategies for Overcoming Pain:
   • The episode highlights effective interventions for chronic pain, such as intentional distraction, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and cognitive reframing.
   • These strategies emphasize the importance of not just sensory experience but also emotional states in managing pain.
3. Psychological Aspects of Pain:
   • The discussion delves into how catastrophization and personality traits like optimism can significantly affect pain perception and recovery.
   • The role of psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, and past traumas, is explored in relation to pain experiences.
4. Role of Physical Therapy and Other Treatments:
   • The episode touches on various treatment options for chronic pain, including medications, nerve blocks, psychological therapies, physical and occupational therapy approaches, complementary alternative medicines, and self-empowerment strategies.
   • The critical role of physical therapists in pain management and recovery is highlighted.
5. Nutrition and Pain:
   • The conversation extends to the impact of nutrition on pain and recovery, emphasizing the importance of anti-inflammatory diets and identifying food triggers.
6. Journaling Protocol for Pain Management:
   • Based on another Huberman Lab podcast episode, a specific journaling protocol is discussed as an effective tool for managing chronic pain and mental health.

Conclusion:

The episode concludes with a comprehensive understanding of pain, emphasizing that it's not only a physical sensation but also deeply intertwined with our emotional and psychological states. By exploring various methods, including intentional distraction, mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and practical approaches like physical therapy and nutrition, listeners are equipped with a diverse array of tools to confront and manage their pain effectively.

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