Iliotibial Band Syndrome ( ITBS ) is a common knee injury, commonly associated with running, cycling, hiking or heavy lifting (especially squats).
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Signs and symptoms
ITBS symptoms range from a stinging sensation just above the knee joint, to swelling or thickening of the tissue in the area where the band moves above the femur. A stinging sensation just above the knee joint is felt on the outside of the knee or along the entire length of the iliotibial band. Pain can not occur immediately during activity, but may increase over time. Pain is most often felt when the feet touch the ground, and the pain may persist after the activity. Pain can also be present above and below the knee, where ITB attaches to the tibia. It will also hurt if you turn your knee to turn.
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Cause
ITBS can result from one or more of the following: training habits, anatomical abnormalities, or muscle imbalance:
Mechanism of anatomy
Iliotibial tape syndrome is one of the main causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band is a thick fascial band on the lateral aspect of the knee, extending from outside the pelvis, above the hips and knees, and inserting just below the knee. The band is very important to stabilize the knee during running, as it moves from behind the femur to the front of the thigh bone during the move. Continuous scrubbing of the band over the lateral femoral epicondyle, combined with repeated flexion and knee extension during running can cause the area to become inflamed.
Diagnosis
Treatment
While ITBS pain can be acute, iliotibial bands can be rested, ice, compressed and elevated (RICE) to reduce pain and inflammation, followed by stretching. Massage therapy, and many modalities, can offer help if symptoms develop.
See also
References
- Van der Worp et al., Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners. Systematic Reviews: Sports Med 2012; 42 (11): 969-992
External links
- IT Band Syndrome (Runnersworld.com)
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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