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
