Listen "Cardio Cross-Training When You Have High Hamstring Tendinopathy"
Episode Synopsis
Our patients often ask us what cardio they can do while recovering from high hamstring tendinopathy.Sports physio Maryke discusses the pros and cons of activities like cycling, swimming, walking, and getting onto various cardio machines in the gym.She also explains her Three-Step Test for figuring out whether an activity is doable while you have high hamstring tendinopathy.👉 Examples of pull buoys to save you from having to kick while swimming:✅ Speedo✅ Sunlite Sports✅ SportiSome links here are to places where you can buy something relevant. If you do, we might get a small commission at no extra cost to you.🌟Need help with an injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan.📰 Here's our article with detailed advice on running with hamstring tendinopathy.📽️ And here's our Playlist with all our videos about various aspects of high (proximal) hamstring tendinopathy.📚 Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 How to test whether an activity is good or bad for you00:05:56 Walking00:08:51 Elliptical trainer00:10:06 Swimming00:11:59 Stair climbing machines00:12:52 Cycling00:14:22 Rowing machine00:14:52 How we can help📰 Subscribe to the Sports Injury Physio e-newsletter.
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