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.

I had to keep running regularly, especially as I trained for my first half marathon, but I got hit with a serious bout of IT band syndrome.

I went to physical therapy (PT) and was given a list of exercises to add to my at-home routine, including banded moves to strengthen my hips.

Strength training, such as resistance band glute exercises, can help with running strong and pain-free.

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

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Runner's World Runner's World — 2025-10-24