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Iliobital Band Syndrome

What is it?

Iliotibial band syndrome is inflammation of the Iliotibial band on the outside of the knee as it rubs against the outside of the knee joint.

  • Symptoms include pain over the outside of the knee which will come on gradually over time getting progressively worse until running must stop.
  • Typically the athlete will rest for a period of time until symptoms go only for them to return so far into a run when training resumes.

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Diagnosis Tests

Consider:

Treatments can take a few weeks to a couple months to fully heal IT band syndrome; four to eight weeks is the common recovery time. It was caused from overuse in the first place, so it needs time to recover and relax.

Women’s running

Cause

  • Running sports

Symptoms

  • Inflammation on side of knee joints causing pain in outer parts of your knee (on the bony parts)?
  • Sharp pain spread down and/or sharp tingling or numbness sensation  to thighs and/or buttocks?
  • Pain from start of buttocks, downwards to the  outer side of knee?
  • Joint pain and stiffness?
  • Hear a ‘popping’ noise and you may feel your knee give out from under you?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

General tips

  • Consider R.I.C.E method:
    • Rest the knee until it heals.
    • Hold ice on it for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day.
    • Wear a compression bandage to support the knee, but make sure it’s not too tight.
    • Elevate the injured knee on a pillow or several pillows.
  • Use crutches or a cane to take weight off the knee.
  • Talk to your pharmacist regarding medication to take.

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

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