# 2025 Research: Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: A Clinical Commentary Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/2025-research-treatment-of-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-a-clinical-commentary Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/2025-research-treatment-of-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-a-clinical-commentary.md Podcast: [Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667) Published: 2025-08-12T21:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf9e4de8 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/bf9e4de8/025575a0.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/episodes/2025-research-treatment-of-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-a-clinical-commentary Duration seconds: 2436 ## Resource πŸ‘‰ Complete the 30 Sec Survey & Find Your Best PHT Recovery Plan πŸŽ‰ Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE πŸŽ‰ For all other PHT resources, go to: https://proximalhamstringtendinopathy.info/ In this episode, Brodie reviews a brand-new 2025 clinical commentary on the treatment of proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) with an individualised physiotherapy approach. The paper, authored by experts including Jill Cook and Aidan Rich, outlines a comprehensive, stage-based rehab protocol grounded in tendinopathy principles and adapted for the unique demands of the hamstring complex. CHECK OUT THE PAPER HERE What you’ll learn in this episode: Why recent systematic reviews still show insufficient evidence for one superior PHT treatment. The three core pillars of the proposed protocol: education , progressive strengthening , and graded exposure to compressive/sport-specific loads. How the five rehab stages work: Isometrics – for pain relief and warm-up effect. Isotonics – to build strength and endurance. Kinetic chain training – targeting glutes, calves, adductors, and lumbopelvic control. Compressive load reintroduction – safely restoring tolerance to hip flexion positions. Energy storage/release drills – for athletes with high-speed or power demands. The importance of pain monitoring , β€œhurt vs harm” education, and avoiding rapid spikes in load. How to individualise the program based on goals, deconditioning level, and activity demands. Practical tips for combining stages, structuring training cycles, and maintaining long-term tendon health. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/episodes/2025-research-treatment-of-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-a-clinical-commentary/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/2025-research-treatment-of-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-a-clinical-commentary.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.