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In today's episode we go over Hip Osteoarthritis: What Physical Therapists Are Getting WRONG (Evidence-Based Guide)  - FPF Show Episode 191

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/02/proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-what-the-latest-research-says-you-should-be-doing/

In today's episode we go over Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: What the Latest Research Says You Should Be Doing  - FPF Show Episode 190

Timestamps:

00:00 What PTs MUST Know About Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
 00:40 Key Impairments You’re Probably Missing (Gait, Glutes, Hypermobility)
 02:07 FREE Evidence-Based Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Cheat Sheet
 03:10 Best Outcome Measures (VISA-H & Patient-Specific Functional Scale)
 05:19 The Pain Monitoring Model (Green, Yellow, Red Light System)
 07:53 The 2025 JSPT Study That Changes How We Rehab PHT
 11:00 The 5-Stage Rehab Model Explained
 13:50 Stage 1: Do Isometrics Actually Work?
 16:12 Stage 2: Progressive Strength Loading (Sets, Reps, Tempo)
 17:26 Stage 3: Why You MUST Train the Entire Kinetic Chain
 30:00 Reintroducing Compression (When & How)
 31:37 Increase Load First or Range First?
 36:14 Stage 5: Energy Storage & Return to Sport Progressions

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/02/proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy-an-evidence-based-guide-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: An Evidence-Based Guide for Physical Therapists  - FPF Show Episode 189

Timestamps:
00:00 What PTs Need to Know About Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
00:00:31 What Actually Defines Tendinopathy (Pain vs Imaging)
00:01:17 Tendon Loading 101: Tensile vs Shear vs Compression
00:02:56 Why Hip Flexion = More Compressive Load at the Ischial Tuberosity
00:03:28 Free PHT Cheat Sheet (Ad Break)
00:04:30 Exercise Selection: Neutral Hip vs Flexed Hip Loading
00:05:13 Prevalence & Imaging Reality Check (MRI ≠ Symptoms)
00:08:27 Relevant Anatomy: Semimembranosus vs Conjoint Tendon
00:11:00 Perimenopausal Considerations & Hormonal Influence
00:11:47 Running Biomechanics: Late Swing & Early Stance Demands
00:13:01 Coaching Runners: Pelvic Tilt, Trunk Lean & Overstriding
00:14:47 End-Stage Rehab for Athletes: Eccentrics, B-Skips & Sprint Prep
00:16:23 Mechanism of Injury: Training Errors & Load Spikes
00:17:31 Excessive Stretching as a Risk Factor (Yoga/Pilates Trap)
00:18:47 Intrinsic Risk Factors: Age, BMI, Hormones, Medications
00:19:54 Insiders Academy Promo (Ad Break)
00:22:19 Fluoroquinolones & Tendon Rupture Risk
00:23:00 Hormone Replacement Therapy & Tendon Pain
00:24:01 Compression Debate: When to Unload vs Reload
00:26:22 Pathogenesis: What’s Happening Inside the Tendon
00:28:29 Clinical Presentation: “Sit Bone” Pain Patterns
00:29:54 Warm-Up Effect & 24-Hour Pain Monitoring Model
00:31:13 Squatting & Compressive Load Considerations
00:31:35 Objective Testing: Max Hip Flexion + Active Knee Extension
00:32:20 Strength Testing: Dynamometry & Length-Specific Testing
00:32:55 Functional Testing: Jumps, Sprinting & Return-to-Run
00:37:34 Clinical Test Cluster for Diagnosis (Arabesque, Bridge, Sitting)
00:38:53 Imaging: MRI vs Ultrasound — What Matters?
00:41:00 Imaging Doesn’t Always Match Pain
00:43:19 Differential Diagnosis: Sciatic, Stress Fracture, Avulsion & Lumbar Referral
00:45:00 When It’s Hard to Tell: Radicular vs Tendon Presentation
00:45:48 Final Thoughts + Insiders Academy + Hamstring Strain Video

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/01/it-band-syndrome-evidence-based-diagnosis-treatment/

In today's episode we go over IT Band Pain - Evidence Based Guide [For Physical Therapists]: FPF Show Episode 187

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📌 FREE Guide - Achilles Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/achilles-tendinopathy-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/01/the-best-evidence-based-treatment-strategy-for-achilles-tendinopathy/

In today's episode we go over The Best Evidence-Based Treatment Strategy for Achilles Tendinopathy  - FPF Show Episode 187

In this discussion, we cover:

✅The current evidence on Achilles tendinopathy treatment
✅Why progressive tendon loading outperforms passive care
✅How to apply isometric, isotonic, and heavy slow resistance loading
✅Pain monitoring and flare-up rules for Achilles rehab
✅Common mistakes physical therapists make with Achilles loading
✅How to progress load safely without delaying return to sport
✅When symptoms are acceptable — and when they’re not

Timestamps
00:00 What Is the Best Loading Protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy?
01:19 Isometrics vs Eccentrics vs Heavy Slow Resistance
01:51 The Study: 4-Stage Progressive Loading for Achilles Tendinopathy
02:32 Why Isometrics Were Included (Lessons from Patellar Tendinopathy)
04:59 Do Different Loading Methods Actually Perform Differently?
05:48 Pain Monitoring Model vs Dialing Things Back
06:59 Study Methods: Who Was Included (and Excluded)?
09:44 Treating Chronic vs Acute Achilles Tendinopathy
11:04 Outcome Measures Used in the Study
12:00 Overview of the 4-Stage Progressive Loading Program
12:22 Pain Rules & Progression Criteria (≤3/10 Model)
14:09 Should Runners Stop Running With Achilles Tendinopathy?
15:04 Stage 1: Isometric Loading (Exact Prescription)
16:59 Is This Too Much Volume? Patient Compliance Discussion
18:24 Stage 2: Functional Strength + Reduced Isometrics
19:24 Weekly Schedule Breakdown (Stage 2)
23:51 Stage 3: Heavy Slow Resistance Progression
27:19 Stage 4: Plyometrics + Return to Running
28:01 Critique: Are Plyometrics Dosed Well Enough?
29:46 Return-to-Run Progression (Distances & Speeds)
31:23 Final Weekly Program Structure
31:25 Results: Did Progressive Loading Work?
31:34 VISA-A Improvements at 6 and 12 Months
32:12 Tendon Structure Changes on Ultrasound
33:36 How Long Does Each Rehab Phase Actually Take?
46:04 Achilles Tendon Exercise Progressions (EASY to HARD)

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📌 FREE Guide - Gluteal Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/gluteal-tendinopathy-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/12/evidence-based-treatment-of-gluteal-tendinopathy-for-rehab-professionals/

In today's episode we go over Evidence-Based Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy (For Rehab Professionals)  - FPF Show Episode 186

There’s a lot of outdated and conflicting advice around gluteal tendinopathy — and much of it isn’t supported by current research.

In this video, I break down:

👍 What the research actually supports for rehab

👍 Why complete rest and passive care often fail

👍 How progressive loading fits into tendon recovery

👍 Practical implications for real-world patients

👍 What to do when convervative treatment fails

This isn’t a research lecture — it’s a clinically relevant breakdown designed to help rehab professionals apply the evidence more effectively.

0:00 Introduction
1:54 Does gluteal tendinopathy go away with time alone?
6:15 How important is education and education in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy?
9:01 Does education and exercise outperform corticosteroid injections in gluteal tendinopathy?
10:28 What does education look like for patients with gluteal tendinopathy?
12:09 What are evidence based exercises for the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy?
16:45 What load management strategies can you use for patients with gluteal tendinopathy?
27:24 Is direct loading for the gluteal musculature more effective then SHAM exercise?
40:35 Are corticosteroid injections helpful in patients with gluteal tendinopathy?
41:37 Are PRP injections helpful for patients with gluteal tendinopathy?
53:03 Is extracorporeal shockwave therapy effective in patients with gluteal tendinopathy?
1:00:24 Is hormone replacement therapy helpful in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy?
1:10:03 Is TENEX (ultrasound guided percutaneous tenotomy) effective in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy?
1:16:20 Is surgery effective in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy?
1:23:57 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome

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Show Notes & References:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/12/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-gluteal-tendinopathy/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Gluteal Tendinopathy  - FPF Show Episode 185

0:00 Introduction
2:19 What exactly is gluteal tendinopathy?
3:32 Is inflammation present in gluteal tendinopathy? Trochanteric bursitis?!?
8:25 How common is gluteal tendinopathy?
8:48 What are the most common populations to have gluteal tendinopathy?
11:45 Does gluteal tendinopathy get better over time without intervention?
17:44 What is the relevant anatomy in gluteal tendinopathy?
21:13 What about gluteal tendon tears?
29:17 Can gluteal tendon tears be treated conservatively?
31:21 How does gluteal tendinopathy occur?
35:23 What risk factors increase the likelihood of developing gluteal tendinopathy?
48:02 What is the clinical presentation of gluteal tendinopathy?
48:26 Where do these patients have pain and what activities tend to aggravate gluteal tendinopathy?
51:18 What are the best clinical tests (special tests) to diagnose gluteal tendinopathy?
56:02 Is imaging warranted for gluteal tendinopathy?
57:55 What else presents similar to gluteal tendinopathy? [Differential Diagnosis]
1:07:42 Radicular Lower Back Pain MASTER CLASS For Physical Therapists [Disc Herniation]

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📌 FREE Guide - Patellar Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/patellar-tendinopathy/ Thanks for watching!

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/11/patellar-tendinopathy-master-class-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over Patellar Tendinopathy MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists: FPF Show Episode 184


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📌 FREE Guide - Hamstring Strain Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hamstring-strain-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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Show Notes & References:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/11/how-to-diagnose-treat-hamstring-strains-a-physios-guide/

In today's episode we go over How To Diagnose & Treat Hamstring Strains - A Physio's Guide - FPF Show Episode 183

0:00 Introduction
1:03 How is a hamstring strain patient likely to present in the clinic? 
4:26 How do we grade the severity of hamstring strain injuries?
8:12 What should absolutely be included in the clinical evaluation of hamstring strain injuries?
12:13 What should a good subjective examination contain during your examination?
12:28 What objective tests should be performed during the examination?
15:28 Should physical therapy exercises be pain free during rehabilitation?
24:16 If physical therapy exercises are painful will that cause a re-injury during rehabilitation?
27:41 What are the exact exercises I should include in my rehabilitation program for patients?
31:32 What should be included in phase 1 of rehabilitation? (Exercises, manual therapies)
38:11 How do you know when to progress to the next phase and what does phase 2 consist of?
47:24 When can patients start running again after a hamstring strain injury?
54:26 What does phase 3 of treatment look like?
57:33 Example return to running program for a patient after a hamstring strain injury
1:01:44 What should athletes pass in order to return back to sport safely after a hamstring strain injury?
1:06:08 Is Your Athlete Really Ready to Progress? Learn How Force Plates Can Tell You

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Show Notes & References:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/10/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-hamstring-strain-injuries/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Hamstring Strains - FPF Show Episode 182

0:00 Introduction
2:28 Which sports and what activities are hamstring strains common in?
3:16 How common are hamstring strains (incidence) & what percentage of all field sport injuries are hamstring strains?
5:59 Are injuries higher in match play or practice?
7:16 What is the typical time loss from sport from a hamstring strain injury?
8:00 What are the re-injury rates after returning from a hamstring strain injury?
8:30 How much more likely are patients to have a future hamstring injury after having a previous injury?
10:37 Which hamstring muscle is most commonly involved in hamstring strain injuries?
11:18 What is the most common mechanism of injury for hamstring strain injuries?
14:00 Does having a hamstring strain change the structure of the muscle after injury?
15:41 What does a hamstring strain injury look like? (bruising & swelling)
19:50 What are the non-modifiable risk factors increasing risk of a hamstring strain injury?
26:10 What are the modifiable risk factors for increasing the risk of hamstring strain injuries?
46:24 When is surgery recommended after hamstring strain injury?
48:20 What factors increase risk of re-injury most?
52:44 What are some return to sport tests and criteria that can determine when athletes are ready to get back to sport after hamstring strain injury?
54:16 What factors at the time of initial injury will dictate how long it will take to return to play after hamstring strain injury?
57:52 Which factors were most predictive of those who return to play after hamstring strain injury?
1:01:23 Patellofemoral Pain MASTER Class

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