Hip Exercises to Prevent Running Injuries

You may think you have "bad knees" from running, but evidence is pointing to weak hip muscles as the culprit behind running-related injuries, says a review in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

Weak hips change your normal ankle and knee alignment when you jog, which stresses tissues unnaturally, says lead author Dr Reed Ferber, of the University of Calgary in Canada. He suggests these four moves to shore up your hips. Complete 10 reps with each leg every day.

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Always after or well before a run!
Gently stretch before and after.