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

Publicado 2022-05-05
In this video, 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.

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📚 Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:16 Anatomy of the IT band
00:03:46 What does the IT band do?
00:05:19 IT band syndrome causes
00:10:26 IIiotibial band syndrome symptoms
00:13:21 IT band syndrome recovery time
00:13:51 IT band syndrome treatment
00:28:54 How we can help

👉Other videos you may find useful:
Exercises for IT band syndrome:    • Exercises for Iliotibial Band Syndrome  
Stretches for IT band syndrome:    • Stretches for IT Band Syndrome  
Foam rolling IT band - Dos and don’ts:    • Foam Roll IT Band Dos & Don'ts  
Running with IT band syndrome, is it OK and how does it fit in with treatment?:    • Top Tips For Running With IT Band Syn...  

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References:
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). 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.

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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • You may find these straps can help: 1. geni.us/1d7Ej 2. geni.us/ION6 Here's part of an article I previously wrote explaining how it works: IT band straps/braces Some of my patients have found that using IT band straps or braces helped them. They work by changing how the IT band makes contact with the bone. For some people this can off-load the painful part and allow them to train pain-free. Are you causing more damage by using them? I usually advise people to see how they feel within the next 24 hours. If, when using the IT band support, they are pain-free during their run and their symptoms are no worse during the 24 hours after the run, they are very likely OK to use it. If, however, they find that their pain is significantly worse after their run or the next morning, I would say that they are better off not using the support.
  • A passion, a seriousness, plus a genuine caring attitude. Oops I forgot....knowledge, skill and professionalism. And all the videos are so well structured and thorough. My vote goes to Mareka for best physiotherapist on the net.
  • I am so grateful as a runner for all 4 videos of yours on IT band syndrome that I watched. The expertise and detailed video explanations are incredibly useful and simply outstanding. Thank you!!
  • @gordontan514
    This is an excellent video for physios who want to go into sports field! Really grateful to have a so experienced physio to share thoughts on this pathology !
  • @onetwobaker
    This video was more helpful than the two physios I’ve seen!! Thank you so much. Will be checking out the other videos now.
  • @alhiker2683
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I hike 12 - 20 km every weekend and lately have excruciating pain only when going downhill, I never have pain walking uphill or on flat ground. Will check your other videos!
  • Great to see local content of this quality, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge !!
  • Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been struggling with this pain for over a month now. Will try to take care and heal as suggested.
  • @jethroff
    I can notice the outstanding quality of your videos and am extremely gratefull❤
  • @its_ohhrite
    Bravo! Thank you for this video. Best info I have seen on ITBS all in one place. Camber in the road at the Myrtle Beach marathon got me. It has gotten much better, although it needs a bit more time to heal. Thank you again for this info as it has shed more light and insight on how I shall handle it.
  • @ameenhassan3712
    Best informative video ABOUT IT BANDS 👍🏻👍🏻.. I’m suffering this IT band pain now .. just got diagnosed 3 days ago
  • @MdAslam-pj2jo
    At present im having very acute pain and moving legs is very difficult. Im on pain killers , this my second day . Im happy to learn what you explained at length about the ITB syndrome. I cannot do any movement or stretches at present and hope my pain eases , so i can try the right exercises. I heartily thank you for all the knowledge you have imparted , which will be very helpful in future. Thank you and God bless you!
  • @oscargurung2653
    Thank you so much ! This was super helpful, really appreciate it.
  • Such an informative and detailed video! Thank you for putting this together. I feel so much more informed.
  • @Pablowatch
    Amazing video, thank you so much for info