The way I treat ITBS has changed a TON, and luckily it’s for the better- no more “stretching” the ITB or massage with temp relief. Fast forward a couple years of being a PT and I realized the research for ITBS had changed a lot and there’s a lot more to addressing it than just pain management. The goal of my “new” way of treating it is to get to the source of the pain: someone with ITBS could have poor single leg stability, weakness in their glute max and glute med, hip tightness, and poor muscl
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The way I treat ITBS has changed a TON, and luckily it’s for the better- no more “stretching” the ITB or massage with temp relief. Fast forward a couple years of being a PT and I realized the research for ITBS had changed a lot and there’s a lot more to addressing it than just pain management. The goal of my “new” way of treating it is to get to the source of the pain: someone with ITBS could have poor single leg stability, weakness in their glute max and glute med, hip tightness, and poor muscl
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ITBS is a common overuse injury among runners, causing pain on the outer knee or hip. The IT band runs from the pelvis to the tibia and plays a key role in stabilizing the hip and knee. It was once thought that tightness caused ITBS, leading many to rely on foam rolling and stretching to “break up” scar tissue. However, research now shows ITBS is not due to tightness or friction but rather overuse and excessive load. Sudden spikes in mileage or intensity can trigger symptoms, and compression of
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ITBS is a common overuse injury among runners, causing pain on the outer knee or hip. The IT band runs from the pelvis to the tibia and plays a key role in stabilizing the hip and knee. It was once thought that tightness caused ITBS, leading many to rely on foam rolling and stretching to “break up” scar tissue. However, research now shows ITBS is not due to tightness or friction but rather overuse and excessive load. Sudden spikes in mileage or intensity can trigger symptoms, and compression of
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IT band syndrome (ITBS), also known as iliotibial band syndrome, causes pain along the IT band – which runs from the outside of the hip to the knee. This most commonly occurs from overuse, which can stem from unbalanced and repetitive exercise routines, excessive training, and muscle tightness or a lack of flexibility. Many runners, cyclists, competitive rowers, and endurance athletes experience ITBS. The condition can also develop from repetitively walking up and down stairs, wearing high heels
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IT band syndrome (ITBS), also known as iliotibial band syndrome, causes pain along the IT band – which runs from the outside of the hip to the knee. This most commonly occurs from overuse, which can stem from unbalanced and repetitive exercise routines, excessive training, and muscle tightness or a lack of flexibility. Many runners, cyclists, competitive rowers, and endurance athletes experience ITBS. The condition can also develop from repetitively walking up and down stairs, wearing high heels
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ITBS (iliotibial band syndrome) is a common overuse injury for both runners AND cyclists! The IT band runs from the pelvis to the tibia and plays a key role in stabilizing the hip and knee. It was once thought that tightness caused ITBS, leading many to rely on foam rolling and stretching to “break up” scar tissue. However, research now shows ITBS is not due to tightness or friction but rather overuse and excessive load. 🏃🏽‍♂️For runners, it often happens after sudden mileage spikes, downhill
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ITBS (iliotibial band syndrome) is a common overuse injury for both runners AND cyclists! The IT band runs from the pelvis to the tibia and plays a key role in stabilizing the hip and knee. It was once thought that tightness caused ITBS, leading many to rely on foam rolling and stretching to “break up” scar tissue. However, research now shows ITBS is not due to tightness or friction but rather overuse and excessive load. 🏃🏽‍♂️For runners, it often happens after sudden mileage spikes, downhill
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