Many athletes experience pain in their Illiotibial band (IT band). This area is the tendon on the lateral side of your upper legs that connects the pelvic bone to the knee. This tendon tightens rubbing against the bones.
Causes of IT Band Syndrome
According to Scottsdale’s top-rated doctor, Mark Forman, DPM, MBA, FAPWCA, this syndrome occurs for several reasons, the top reason is lack of proper stretching.
Other causes include:
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Preexisting tightness or injury.
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Weak hip, gluteal, and abdominal muscles.
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Walking or running uphill.
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Long periods of time sitting.
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Weak knee extensor, flexors, and hip abductors.
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Consistent overuse with activities such as cycling and running.
Once again, Dr. Forman highly recommends proper stretching to combat this syndrome. We, at Put Your Feet First, are happy to show you many exercises to help you prevent the onset of IT band syndrome.
Is it Too Late?
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Physical therapy
We at Put Your Feet First, are trained and specialized with multiple in-office treatments. Several of our treatments include MLS laser treatment (FDA-cleared), personalized orthotics, injections, and surgery.