Iliotibial band friction syndrome part 1


The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick strip of fibrous tissue that passes down the outside of the thigh and attaches just below the outside of the knee.

During running the ITB repeatedly rubs over the outside bony prominence of the knee.

This may lead to an inflammatory response. It is characterised by:

Treatment

As with all sporting conditions, correct diagnosis and treatment should be encouraged.

The primary treatments for this condition are:

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