A PHT Success Story with Brook Benten

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Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

Brodie Sharpe

163 episodes

2 hours ago

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!

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A PHT Success Story with Brook Benten

Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

49 minutes

7 months ago

A PHT Success Story with Brook Benten

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PHT Success Story: Brook Benten’s Journey to Recovery

In this powerful and inspiring episode, we welcome Brook Benten, a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and author, who shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT). Brooke opens up about her struggles, setbacks, and the pivotal mindset shifts that led her to recovery.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Brook’s background in the fitness industry and how her passion for movement shaped her career
✅ How overtraining, perfectionism, and high self-expectations contributed to her PHT injury
✅ The emotional and psychological battles that amplified her pain and delayed healing
✅ The turning point—embracing wellness, strength training, and self-compassion
✅ Key strategies that helped Brook finally break free from chronic pain
✅ The connection between mental health, trauma, and persistent pain
✅ How she successfully returned to running, including her emotional comeback race

Key Takeaways for PHT Recovery:

💡 Strength training is crucial – Incorporating heavy resistance exercises (like deadlifts and hamstring curls) played a massive role in Brook’s recovery
💡 Mental health matters – Addressing emotional stress, perfectionism, and suppressed emotions was key to reducing pain sensitivity
💡 Healing is holistic – Nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connections all play a role in tendon recovery
💡 Small wins matter – Celebrating progress (instead of dwelling on limitations) builds a positive mindset that supports recovery
💡 You are not alone – Many runners struggle with PHT, but with the right approach, full recovery is possible

Connect with Brook Benten:

📸 Instagram: @BrookBenten
🏃‍♀️ Strava: Brook Benten-Himena
Books: “Sweat with Brook Benten"
Or “10 Minutes to Slim and Sober.” Availabile here: https://brookbenten.com/shop/

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