{"podcast":{"title":"Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy","slug":"overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667","podcast_index_feed_id":3563667,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy","website_url":"http://overcomingpht.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EhvwbWn5cD5sY0Nc8P2SY3lj04VxYnXEhd4lakD4p88/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgxLzE2ODEw/MjE0MzEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Brodie Sharpe","episode_count":178,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667"},"episode":{"title":"Navigating the Conversation of Surgery with Dr. Luise 'Loopi' Weinrich","slug":"navigating-the-conversation-of-surgery-with-dr-luise-loopi-weinrich","published_at":"2026-02-10T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/navigating-the-conversation-of-surgery-with-dr-luise-loopi-weinrich","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a291304","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/3a291304/2c67a58b.mp3","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/ 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 zone The key MRI findings that matter — and the ones that don’t tell the full story How goals, age, chronicity, and function influence the surgery decision When partial tears may (or may not) warrant surgery Why surgery for chronic tendinopathy is often not a “winner operation” Common mistakes athletes make before and after surgery Why pre-op strength, sleep, protein, hydration, and nervous system regulation matter How post-op rehab should be phase-based , not timeline-based The biggest reasons athletes overdo or underdo rehab after surgery What questions you should ask your surgeon before committing Why post-operative protocols are essential — and…","meta_description":"👉 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: htt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3611,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/episodes/navigating-the-conversation-of-surgery-with-dr-luise-loopi-weinrich/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-3563667/navigating-the-conversation-of-surgery-with-dr-luise-loopi-weinrich.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}