Causes of Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Anatomy of Iliotibial Band Syndrome
The iliotibial band extends
from the buttocks (gluteus muscles) towards the
magazinehouse.us outside edge of the knee bones
and patella.
The iliotibial band prevents
the internal rotation of the knee during each running step that you take. It
also serves as the stabilizing mechanism to the outsid
magazinepot.com e of the hip bone.
Causes of Iliotibial Band
Syndrome
Researches have recently
defined ITBS as friction that develops by the band rubbing over the lateral
femoral condyle of the knee bone.
Therefore, this rubbing causes
discomfort (pain) with each step you take.
Recently, the exercise
scientists have again defined this description as the thickness of the tensor
fascia latae of the thigh muscles, which becomes
malibutimes.net compressed during your step
gait while running.
When the tensor fascia lata
(tissue) becomes thick, it becomes tight and causes pain.
The majority of people who
suffer iliotibial bands syndrome generally show one of these biomechanical
discrepancies:
·
Bowlegs (Genu Varum)
·
Greater ankle internal rotation in males
·
Pronated feet
·
Greater hip external rotation in females
Treatment for Iliotibial Band
Syndrome
The most commonly used methods
(treatments) are:
·
Rest
·
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
·
Physical therapy
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