Iliiotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome

Definition:
A syndrome of knee pain that may result from inflammation due to mechanical friction of the iliotibial band and the lateral femoral epicondyle.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Lateral knee pain
  • Stinging sensation just above the knee joint
  • Swelling or thickening of the tissue
  • Pain may not occur immediately during activity, but may intensify over time
Causes
  • Poor training habits
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Anatomical abnormalities
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Lower extremity muscle strengthening
  • Correct gait/running pattern
  • Improve training habits
Iliiotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Prone Thomas With Glute Lift
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Q Ped Hold
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Hip IR ER Rotation With T-band
  • Prone Hip Extension Adduction Abduction T Band

Iliiotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • Glute Med Wall Push
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Step Downs
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • Single Leg Good Mornings
  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Prone Thomas With Glute Lift

Iliiotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump