INFORMATION

ITB Syndrome

an overuse injury of the connective tissues located on the outer lateral part of the thigh and knee.

Symptoms

• in the knee when running or doing other activities
• pain after exercise
• in buttocks
• and warmth around the knee, especially the outer aspect

Causes :

Poor training habits

• Spending long periods of time sitting in lotus posture in yoga.
• Consistently running on a horizontally banked surface on which the downhill leg is bent slightly inward, causing extreme stretching of the band.
• Inadequate warm-up or cool-down
• Positioning the feet “toed-in” to an excessive angle when cycling

 

Abnormalities in lower limb anatomy

• High or low arches of the foot
• Abnormal pelvic tilting
• Uneven leg length
• Bowlegs or tightness about the iliotibial band.
• Muscle imbalance in the lower limb.

 

Rehabilitation

• Initial treatment includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
• Home treatment includes stretching, massage, and use of foam roller.
• Physiotherapy to evaluate and treat the underlying cause of the problem.
• Gait analysis may be used to detect imbalances in muscle strength and balance and/or flexibility.
• Orthotics may be useful if IT band syndrome is due to a gait problem, pelvic tilt, or leg-length discrepancy.

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