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, with the goal of completing the 2016 New York City Marathon. To achieve this, 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 intense running schedule, I developed IT band syndrome, which caused significant pain and prevented me from running. I underwent physical therapy (PT) to recover and was prescribed a set of at-home exercises to strengthen my hips.

These exercises, which included banded moves, helped me get back into my running shoes as soon as possible.

The list of exercises he added to my at-home routine? Banded moves to strengthen my hips.

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

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