The 8 Physical Therapist-Approved Hip Exercises
Learn the power of resistance band glute exercises for running strong and pain-free.
I started running consistently about 10 years ago, with a goal to complete 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 suffered from a serious bout of IT band syndrome, which forced me to stop running. I attended physical therapy (PT) to recover and get back to running as soon as possible.
My physical therapist added banded moves to my at-home routine to strengthen my hips, which helped me recover from the injury.
Strengthening my hips with resistance band glute exercises helped me run strong and pain-free.
Author's summary: Hip exercises helped me recover from IT band syndrome.