What is iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome?
Iliotibial band syndrome is a disorder of sportspeople, especially runners, where the band of fibrous tissue along the outer aspect of the leg becomes painful, probably due to friction over a bony point of the knee.
Peer-reviewed papersQuote from peer-reviewed paper:
Patients recall "...the onset of lateral knee pain at a consistent mileage that forced them to stop running."
Citation: Shamus J, Shamus E. THE MANAGEMENT OF ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME WITH A MULTIFACETED APPROACH: A DOUBLE CASE REPORT. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Jun;10(3):378-90. PMID: 26075154; PMCID: PMC4458926.
How do stretches help ITB syndrome?
Stretching the lower back and hip after exercise helps to relieve the discomfort.
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but "...there is still no consensus on a standard of care for ITBS. Moreover, the literature on the etiology and risk factors of ITBS, which could help in selecting appropriate treatment methods, is conflicting and inconclusive"
Citation: Opara M, Kozinc Ž. Stretching and Releasing of Iliotibial Band Complex in Patients with Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Narrative Review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2023 Jun 4;8(2):74. doi: 10.3390/jfmk8020074. PMID: 37367238; PMCID: PMC10299000.
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