The 8 Physical Therapist-Approved Hip Exercises That Brought Me Back from Injury

The 8 Physical Therapist-Approved Hip Exercises That Brought Me Back from Injury

Learn the power of resistance band glute exercises for running strong and pain-free.

I started running consistently about 10 years ago, setting my sights on the 2016 New York City Marathon. To guarantee entry, I signed up for the New York Road Runner’s 9+1 program, which requires running nine races and volunteering at one.

Due to my busy racing schedule, I had to run regularly, especially while training for my first half marathon. However, within that first year of regular running, I developed a serious case of IT band syndrome, which was so painful that I couldn’t run.

I attended physical therapy (PT) to recover as quickly as possible. The physical therapist added banded moves to my at-home routine to strengthen my hips.

Strengthening my hips with resistance band exercises helped me recover from injury and run pain-free.

Author's summary: Hip exercises helped me recover from injury.

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