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

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 the goal of completing the 2016 New York City Marathon.

However, within my first year of regular running, I developed a serious case of IT band syndrome, which forced me to stop running and seek physical therapy.

My physical therapist added banded moves to my at-home routine to strengthen my hips and get me back to running.

I had to keep running regularly, especially as I trained for my first half marathon that year.

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

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