Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Step by Step Exercise Guide

[@brandoncao8666]

Left a sports medicine appointment yesterday and the doctor showed me this video for my recovery. Thanks for posting such clear instructions! As a recreational bodybuilder and powerlifter, these are things I wouldn't have thought to do. I have a really solid plan for my tendinopathy moving forward!

[@MichaelBraccio]

Absolutely welcome! Hope it’s helpful and gets you back to lifting 🙌

[@surreystar13]

Amazing video!!

[@MichaelBraccio]

Thank you!

[@sujathanair6978]

Love this workout from home as i suffer from this tendinopathy.thank u❤

[@MichaelBraccio]

You're welcome!

[@honkhonk1555]

At 3:22 it’s my understanding that you’re extending you’re lumbar spine way too much. Am I incorrect? I’m not hating, just want to make sure I’m keeping good form. Thanks in advance.

[@MichaelBraccio]

I’m usually not as concerned about the amount of lumbar extension. If it’s painful, then being in a more flexed position can be helpful. The emphasis used to be on maintaining a neutral spine throughout the exercise, but this probably isn’t as important as once believed.

[@danielodonnell8079]

Great video, but could you advise on what triggers progression to next phase? How do I know when to move up ?

[@MichaelBraccio]

There’s not a specific criteria for progression. It’s more about monitoring the response to loading and seeing if more load or different load (with movement for example) is better tolerated.

[@sandramahan6409]

Great explanation and exercises. I have a partial tear and also 3 slightly herniated discs from a bad fall while hiking. This is proving challenging as excises are sometimes good for one and not the other. Do you think these exercises are ok with sciatica?

[@MichaelBraccio]

Usually they are tolerated all right with sciatica. Although the body will protect the sciatic nerve, so you probably want to calm that down first.

[@JEHERN100]

How much time (weeks) recommended for each phase?

[@MichaelBraccio]

It depends. I rarely use time as the guide to progress, usually tolerance to loading and confidence in the exercise/movements are better metrics to guide progressions.

[@abdoukarimsanneh]

when should you start ploymetrics is it when you are pain free

[@MichaelBraccio]

I typically try to increase the speed with isotonics to prepare for plyometrics. That way it is a smaller jump in terms of quick loading and then gradually progress into different plyometrics.

[@life-mm5do]

Is standing on one leg also a good strengthening exercise.?

[@MichaelBraccio]

Not really. For strengthening there’s not enough load.

[@robertshipp9000]

What can you do if you can’t kneel.

[@MichaelBraccio]

To get to the ground or for one of the exercises?

[@robertshipp9000]

@@MichaelBraccio to do the exercises. Is there a standing or sitting variation?

[@jdpenuliar8339]

Patellar tendinopathy pls!

[@MichaelBraccio]

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[@a0183260]

May I know the rep?

[@MichaelBraccio]

Reps vary depending on tolerance to load. Sometimes 3 sets of 10-15 reps but there are many factors that can increase or decrease the recommendation.

[@lela4210]

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