Hip Exercises for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

4 Moves for Pain-Free Knees

Strengthening your hips brings relief to sore knees. Master these moves to help prevent and treat patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
By Nikki Kimball runnersworld
 

Side Plank

4 Moves for Pain-Free Knees // side plank © Beth Bischoff

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Lie on one side and prop up your torso with your elbow. Press your feet into the floor, and slowly lift your hips up toward the ceiling. (If it's too difficult to balance, try the move with bent legs.) Hold for 15 to 20 seconds, and then switch sides.

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