Brodie reviews a paper titled: Effect of resistance exercise dose components for tendinopathy management: a systematic review with meta-analysis

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Brodie answers the following membership questions:

Janine:

1.) Rest days: I've been religious about rest days for months but I've just been out for a short slow mile to start the day and it reminded me how good a daily run streak can feel with a short slow trot on the days you don't have anything else planned.

How important are full rest days?

2.) Xmas events are starting to interfere with my training schedule. If I am having to cut sessions my sense is I should prioritise a weights session over a run but just looking for some advice on balancing.

Melissa

3.) I have been told over the years several times by PTs doctors and read it online that tight hips and hip flexors will create a pelvic tilt that pulls on the hamstring and will aggravate PHT or may have even caused PHT. Is this accurate information?

4.) How do you know when to increase your weights in your strength training program? It has been several weeks/months since I have increased any of my weights, but they still feel challenging. After my last flare-up, my baseline never returned to a 0 pain, and hovers between a PL1 or 2 and sometimes sitting for really long periods can be a bit uncomfortable again.

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In this episode, Idelkys shares her journey through proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a challenge that began during the COVID-19 lockdown. From her initial symptoms in early 2021, she discusses the evolution of her condition, the various treatments she underwent, and her eventual progress with a combination of shockwave therapy, steroid injections, and guided strength training.

Key Points Discussed:

The Onset of Symptoms: Idelkys first noticed symptoms while intensifying her workout routines during the lockdown, starting with a sharp pain during a single-leg deadlift.

Seeking Professional Help: After worsening symptoms, Idelkys visited a physiotherapist and later a doctor who prescribed MRIs and diagnosed her with proximal hamstring tendinopathy.

Treatment Journey: Idelkys' treatment included shockwave therapy and steroid injections, with limited success initially. She faced challenges with pain management and mobility, significantly impacting her daily life.

Strength Training and Rehabilitation: Transitioning to strength training proved crucial. She began incorporating specific exercises like deadlifts, crab walks, and Bulgarian splits, which helped improve her condition significantly.

Mental Health and Persistence: Idelkys speaks on the psychological challenges of dealing with chronic pain and the importance of mental resilience and patience throughout the recovery process.

Current Routine and Progress: She now maintains a balanced routine of strength training and running, which has allowed her to manage symptoms and engage in activities like half-marathons with minimal discomfort.

Her experience underscores the necessity of appropriate and timely medical interventions and the significant role of strength training in recovering from tendon-related injuries. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the critical role of self-education in managing health challenges.

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