{"id":1248,"date":"2021-12-07T06:45:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T06:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nlphysio.com\/?post_type=condition-we-treat&p=1248"},"modified":"2022-11-08T02:50:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T02:50:04","slug":"it-band-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"condition-we-treat","link":"https:\/\/nlphysio.com\/conditions-we-treat\/it-band-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Band Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Running, cycling, hiking, walking\u2026 they\u2019re all great for your health. Do you know what else they have in common? They put you at risk for developing IT band syndrome. Next Level Physio<\/a> wants you to be active not just today but for the long run. That\u2019s why we have specialty physical therapy for IT band syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the IT Band and IT Band Syndrome?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Iliotibial (IT) band is a thick bunch of fibers that goes from the outside of the hip to the outside of the thigh and knee, all the way down to the top of the tibia (shinbone). IT band syndrome, is described as a nagging pain you get on the outside of your knee that comes from overuse. In fact, ITBS is one of the most common overuse leg injuries and accounts for more than 12% of running injuries and 24% of cycling injuries<\/a>.  Among the many injuries we see in athletes and members of our Triathlon Club<\/a>, IT Band is the top 5 condition we treat every year. Thankfully, all of our runners and triathletes suffering from IT Band syndrome are able to return to their activities after our care \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pain is caused by irritation and inflammation that results from excessive and repetitive knee bending. The \u201cfriction\u201d is the result of the knee repeatedly straightening and bending over and over again, which is why this condition is common in runners and cyclers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms of IT Band Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common signs of IT band syndrome include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n