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Iliotibial band pain syndrome

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A Literature Review And Clinical Commentary On The Development Of Iliotibial Band Syndrome In Runners, Derek Charles, Clay Rodgers May 2020

A Literature Review And Clinical Commentary On The Development Of Iliotibial Band Syndrome In Runners, Derek Charles, Clay Rodgers

Physical Therapy Faculty Research

Background and Purpose:

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is the second leading cause of pain in runners and there are a number of theories related to its etiology. Multiple theories exist for the etiology of ITBS related symptoms including anterior-posterior friction of the IT band on the lateral femoral condyle during knee flexion and extension activities, compression of a layer of fat near the IT band distal attachment, and inflammation of the IT band bursa. The purpose of this literature review and clinical commentary was to explore the potential factors that contribute to ITBS development in runners.

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