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7 best stretches for runners that physical therapists love

Physical therapists share their top stretches for runners, along with tips to get the most out of each stretch and the benefits they offer.

Runner in brown athletic wear performs stretches on pink mat in sunlit room with white curtains and garden views

Date de publication : May 26, 2025

Runner in brown athletic wear performs stretches on pink mat in sunlit room with white curtains and garden views

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1. Kneeling hip flexor stretch

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2. Soleus stretch

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3. Calf stretch

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4. Pigeon pose

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5. Quad stretch

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6. Downward dog

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7. Bridge

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7 stretches for runners to ease aches and pain

1. Kneeling hip flexor stretch

2. Soleus stretch

3. Calf stretch

5. Quad stretch

6. Downward dog

Personalizing stretches for runners

Stretching tips for runners

Benefits of stretches for runners

How Hinge Health can help you

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