21/12/2022
ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME
Iliotibial band syndrome is where a tendon called the iliotibial band gets irritated or swollen from rubbing against your hip or knee bones. The tendon is on the outside of your leg, and it goes from the top of your pelvic bone down to your knee. It rubs against your bones when it gets too tense (tight). There are many reasons why your iliotibial band might tighten.
Tendons are flexible, elastic-like fibrous tissues that connect your muscles to your bones. Your tendon pulls on the bone when you squeeze a muscle, and that makes your bone move.
TYPES:
You can have iliotibial band syndrome in one leg, or you can have it in both legs. When you have ITBS in both legs, it's called bilateral iliotibial band syndrome.
RISK FACTORS:
You’re at a higher risk for iliotibial band syndrome if you’re young and exercise frequently. Examples of athletes who are most prone to ITBS include:
•Basketball players.
•Cyclists.
•Hockey players.
•Runners.
•Skiers.
•Soccer players.
Even if you're not an athlete, there are still some traits that give you a slightly above average chance of getting iliotibial band syndrome. Reasons include:
•Bowed legs.
•Having one leg that’s longer than the other(Leg limb discrepancy)
•Knee arthritis.
•Rotating your ankle, leg or foot inward when you move.
•Weakness in your hip muscles, butt muscles or abdominal muscles.
ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSIOTHERAPIST FOR GETTING EXPERT ADVICE, EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION & PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT
Appointment Call: 9995959992
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