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Backpacker Magazine – November 2010
Hiking Exercises: Cure Outer-Knee Pain
Nothing's worse on the trail than knee pain. Prevent and cure it with this exercise.
Cure outer knee pain with this exercise.
This common affliction often results from a tight, irritated iliotibial (IT) band, which runs along the thigh.
The stretch After warming up, slide the right leg behind the left; bend left at the waist. Hold for 20 seconds three times on each side. Also, build the glutes to promote proper hip alignment (try one-legged squats).
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Do you know anything to get rid of quadraceps tendinitis? Doesnt bother me on the uphills but going downhill and skiing is very painful.
Posted: May 07, 2011 coop
I was given this exercise while thru-hiking the AT and it totally cured my knee pain.
Posted: Apr 03, 2011 Lastonthebus
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