1 Centre for Sports Medicine Research and Education, School of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia 2 Department of Family Medicine and School of Human Kinetics, ...

Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a new study. Data reveal that males activate certain hip and leg ...

3. Hold for one minute. Remember, you don’t have to do all 10 of these hip flexor exercises all at once. Integrate some of the static stretches into your day while doing the dynamic stretches before ...

As a runner, I know how important strong, healthy hips are for my performance, yet I don't think I've ever spent any considerable time training them. Good hip mobility is important for runners because ...

Have you ever seen a pitcher throwing a baseball? This action, which involves maintaining stability on one foot while also moving both the free leg and the torso, activates the hip external rotators.

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...

The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for ...

Naomi Campbell may be semi-retired from the supermodel business, but she doesn't seem to be pumping the breaks on her fitness game anytime soon. “Naomi does this move every day as part of her warm-up, ...

Dynamic stretches move you through your whole range of motion, making them a great option for pre-workout warm-up routines.

Hip flexor strain can occur when the hip flexor muscles are pulled, strained, torn, or injured. Many activities may cause the condition and symptoms can include sharp pain, stiffness, and reduced ...