Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Recovery Times

In this episode, Maryke explains what the IT band does and how it gets injured. She discusses the main causes of IT band syndrome, what treatments work best, and also what the typical recovery time for IT band syndrome is👉 These ITB straps may help to reduce pain while running and walking✅ Neo-G ITB strap✅ UP ITB strap supportThis article explains how to use IT Band straps.🌟Need more help with an injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP online via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan.📚 Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:16 Anatomy of the IT band00:03:46 What does the IT band do?00:05:19 IT band syndrome causes00:10:26 IIiotibial band syndrome symptoms00:13:21 IT band syndrome recovery time00:13:51 IT band syndrome treatment00:28:54 How we can help👉Other episodes in the series:- Exercises for Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome- Stretches for IT Band Syndrome- Foam Rolling Your IT Band - Dos & Don'ts- Top Tips For Running With IT Band SyndromeReferences: Aderem J, Louw QA. Biomechanical risk factors associated with iliotibial band syndrome in runners: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2015;16(1):356. Allen DJ. Treatment of distal iliotibial band syndrome in a long distance runner with gait re‐training emphasizing step rate manipulation. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 2014;9(2):222. Balachandar, V., et al. (2019). "Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to evaluate lower-limb biomechanics and conservative treatment." Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons Journal (MLTJ) 9(2). Barton, C. J., et al. (2016). "Running retraining to treat lower limb injuries: a mixed-methods study of current evidence synthesised with expert opinion." British Journal of Sports Medicine 50(9): 513-526. Dodelin D, Tourny C, Menez C, et al. Reduction of Foot Overpronation to Improve Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners: A Case Series. Clin Res Foot Ankle 2018;6(272):2. Fetto, J., Leali, A. & Moroz, A. Evolution of the Koch model of the biomechanics of the hip: clinical perspective. J Orthop Sci 7, 724–730 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s007760200130 Friede, M. C., et al. (2021). "Conservative treatment of iliotibial band syndrome in runners: Are we targeting the right goals?" Physical Therapy in Sport. McKay, J., et al. (2020). "Iliotibial band syndrome rehabilitation in female runners: a pilot randomized study." Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 15(1): 188. Louw, Maryke, and Clare Deary. "The biomechanical variables involved in the aetiology of iliotibial band syndrome in distance runners–A systematic review of the literature." Physical Therapy in Sport 15.1 (2014): 64-75. Phinyomark A, Osis S, Hettinga B, et al. Gender differences in gait kinematics in runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2015;25(6):744-53. Van der Worp MP, van der Horst N, de Wijer A, et al. Iliotibial band syndrome in runners. Sports Med 2012;42(11):969-92.👉 Some links here are to places where you can buy something relevant to this video. If you do, we may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.