Repetitive movements put a lot of stress on the iliotibial bands. Show them some love to avoid hip, knee, leg and back pain.

Q: I have pain in my knee. My doctor thinks it might be ITB syndrome. What is it? Is it treatable? A: “ITB syndrome” is short for iliotibial band syndrome. It refers to a common cause of knee pain.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I run with a group of 30- to 40-year-olds, and have been ...

Q: I am a runner and I think I have IT band tendonitis. What can I do for it? Iliotibial band (IT) syndrome is a common cause of pain on the outside or lateral side of the knee. I see it commonly in ...

This week we are going to discuss the common and very painful condition known as iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial band is a broad, flat connective tissue band which spans the lateral aspect of ...

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As a runner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of aches and pains over the miles. A little twinge might pop up in your hip one day, while your knee feels funky the next. When you experience ...

While most major marathons are canceled due to the ongoing health crisis, many runners are still pushing their personal distance and intensity records in preparation for virtual races — yes, virtual ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I run with a group of 30- to 40-year-olds, and have been doing so on most days of the week. I've done this for two years and feel like I am in better condition than I have ever been.

This week we are going to discuss a condition which is quite common, particularly among runners and athletes, the iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial band syndrome is a condition which causes ...