ITB Syndrome (Iliotibial friction syndrome) is one of the most common causes of “Runner’s Knee”. Being an overuse injury, it is caused by repeated trauma rather than a specific incident.
It arises at its proximal end from the tendons of the tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus muscles. From its origin, the Iliotibial tract travels along the lateral side of the thigh and across the knee joint, inserting on the lateral epicondyle of the tibia.
Sign and Symptom:
- Pain with activities that require repetitive activities involving knee flexion-extension
- Burning pain at the outer aspect of the knee.
- The pain tends to be worse when running or coming down stairs.
- There may be an audible snapping sensation the knee bends due to the band flicks over the bony tubercle.
- There may also be some swelling on the outer side of the knee.
- Pain is also exacerbated when running a long distance.
- The onset occurred most frequently at the lateral knee after 2-3 km of running, or hiking over 16km.
At Capital Physiotherapy, all our physiotherapist is able to assess your running and come up with strategies to help you during your run. At capital physiotherapy, we have clinicians who have ample experience returning athletes back to sport. If you’ve got lingering pain that is sticking around longer than expected, book in with one of our friendly physiotherapists and get some recommendations on what to do. We are conveniently located at South Yarra, Footscray and Hawthorn (Formerly at Balwyn) so choose a clinic most convenient for you. You may drop an email at info@capitalphysiotherapy.com.au or do an online booking here.