Strengthening exercises can prevent muscle imbalances that lead to running injuries. Try this routine of exercises to treat and prevent runners' ailments.

Do two or three sets of 10 or 20 repeats for each leg.

To treat and prevent iliotibial band syndrome. Do these exercises:

Hip ABduction

Start by placing an ankle band around your ankles. Slide your leg out to the side until their is good resistance and you are still able to keep your hips level.Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions. Complete the same repetitions on the other side.

Hip Adductors

Lie on your side and lean up on your elbow. Place your top foot over your lower thigh.Maintaining this position and raise your lower leg keeping it straight.Repeat for the required number of repetitions and then repeat with the other leg.

End the exercise with a faom roller to relax the muscles.