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Answering Your Hardest Facebook Questions
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- Jan 27, 2026
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Summary
👉 Complete the 30 Sec Survey & Find Your Best PHT Recovery Plan 🎉 Sign up for the FREE PHT 5-Day Course HERE 🎉 For all other PHT resources, go to: https://proximalhamstringtendinopathy.info/ In this episode of the Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast , Brodie dives into the most commented-on and most challenging questions from the PHT Facebook community over the past 90 days. Rather than quick comment replies, this episode delivers long-form, evidence-based explanations to help you better understand your symptoms, your scans, and your rehab options—especially when things feel confusing or discouraging. If you’ve ever been told “it’s severe,” “you’re too old,” or “it’ll never be the same,” this episode is for you. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1. Severe PHT, Tendon Tears & Bursitis — Is Recovery Still Possible? Why tendon tears on MRI are often part of the tendinopathy spectrum , not a reason to avoid loading How to interpret bursitis findings and when they’re clinically relevant vs incidental When ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections may (or may not) help Why age and genetics slow recovery—but don’t prevent it Realistic timelines: why “2–3 years and never the same” is poor advice Key takeaway: Even severe, chronic PHT can improve with the right loading strategy and recovery environment. 2. Load Management: The Missing Piece in Long-Term Recovery Why slow, progressive strength training is still the gold standard—even in older athletes How to find the “sweet spot” between challenge and flare-ups Why setbacks usually come from mismanagement , not irreversible damage The role of sleep, protein (especially leucine), collagen, hydration, and overall wellness in tendon healing 3. “Can I Start Walking Again—or Am I Making It Worse?” Why waiti…