These 10 active stretches from physical therapist Gerard Hatmann are the essentials every runner needs to keep healthy and ...

You’ll often hear runners talking about their IT band. But what it actually is, or why we need to look after it, is somewhat lesser known. Short for iliotibial band, the IT band is a thick band ...

This stretch can help improve hip extension when running, and fixing mobility-related issues. Icing the area after any physical activity for 15-20 minutes and wearing compression shorts can ...

Whether you're training for a triathlon, aiming to crush your next 10K, or gearing up for an event like the Wings for Life World Run, incorporating stretches into your routine can improve ...

It’s time to get acquainted, as this stretch of tissue could ... burning pain in your thighs when running,” says Kerry. But often, trouble with the IT band is projected in other areas of ...

Stretching before running — even if you plan on a slow ... "Think of your muscles as a rubber band. If it is warm outside and you pull a rubber band it stretches very easily," Gallucci says.