• 89: What Runners Should Know about IT Band Syndrome

  • Oct 26 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
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89: What Runners Should Know about IT Band Syndrome

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  • Struggling with knee pain on the outside of your knee? Today’s episode may help! We are not physical therapists, so we approach the topic of IT band syndrome based on a coaching perspective and research. If you are dealing with IT band syndrome, we encourage you to reach out to a PT!

    Discussion points include:

    • The anatomy of the IT band
    • Should you foam roll your IT band?
    • What causes IT band syndrome?
    • What exercises can address IT band pain?
    • Will stretching help the IT band?
    • Will cortisone shots help IT band pain?
    • Can a running gait analysis help treat IT band pain?

    References:

    • PMID: 35007886
    • PMID: 26573859
    • PMID: 19574661



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