Ilitibial Band Friction Syndrome

Ilitibial Band Friction Syndrome

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l  Clinical feature

n  Overuse injury presenting as lateral knee pain

n  Result of friction between the ITB and the underlying lateral epicondyle of the femur

n  Commonly seen in runners, cyclists, military recruits, and endurance athletes

l  Treatment

n  Local treatment

u  Ice, electrotherapy

u  NSAIDS may be helpful in the initial stages

u  Corticosteroid injection

n  Soft tissue treatment

u  Dry needling, self massage with a foam roll help to reduce muscle tension and tone in the ITB.

u  Stretching reduce the tension in the tensor fascia lata

u  ITB& Gluteus maximus muscle stretching

u  Strengthning of the hip external rotators and abductors

u  Surgery to release the ITB if conservative management fails.

Ref) Clinical sports Medicine P 720