This week we are going to discuss the iliotibial band syndrome and the iliotibial band friction syndrome, two pathologies which can cause significant discomfort for the sufferer, however, both of ...

The iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is a syndrome caused by inflammation deep to the iliotibial band (ITB), which is a band of tough fascia going from the hip to the knee along the outer ...

The vast majority of runner's knee injuries respond to non-operative treatment. [1,6,7,10,11,13,16,17,18] Treatment consists of altering the initiating activities, controlling inflammation, correcting ...

Tom, a 60-year-old runner, prepared for an upcoming marathon race. During the past few weeks of long distance and hilly terrain training, he developed sharp pain of the left lateral knee. He did not ...

As a military recruit preparing for the challenging demands of future basic training and perhaps more advanced special operations selection, you understand the importance of getting good at multiple ...

Cross country runners are hitting the trails this time of year, but a common painful injury can bring them to a sudden stop. As an athletic trainer at Cincinnati Children’s, I see an increase in ...

Several exercises and stretches can help you manage iliotibial band syndrome (ITB) at home. The condition typically takes a month or two to resolve. Share on Pinterest The iliotibial (IT) band is a ...

Knee pain? You're not alone. One quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain, and iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome is a common cause of that, especially when it presents as achy soreness on the ...

Thanks Stan for the question. No, you don’t “need” a foam roller. This common runner’s condition is usually easy to come on and easy to get rid of! Let me explain. ITB, or Iliotibial band syndrome, ...

This week we are going to discuss the common and very painful condition known as iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial band is a broad, flat connective tissue band which spans the lateral aspect of ...

Runners typically complain of lateral knee pain which occurs one to two miles into a run. [6,7] The pain is persistent and often worse while running downhill. The pain may radiate proximally or ...