IT Band Pain / Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (Myth Busting | Exercises | Rehab)
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Iliotibial band-related pain is not a friction syndrome due to tightness of the IT band that requires vigorous rolling or stretching.
Although the exact mechanism isn’t fully understood, it’s thought that an error in workload, such as a large spike in running mileage or intensity, is a primary contributing factor.
Therefore, the focus of rehab should be on load management and activity modifications to find a tolerable level of your preferred activity while maintaining your fitness through other means.
If applicable, you can trial an increase in your running cadence by 5-10% to decrease your stride length, increase your step width, and decrease the strain and strain rate on your IT Band.
Lastly, you can incorporate resistance exercises 2 days per week on days that you aren’t running. The focus should be on progressing them over the course of 3-6 months. The exercises don’t necessarily have to be pain-free, but should be tolerable – somewhere around a 2/10 pain or less.
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Intro (0:00)
Anatomy & Function (0:15)
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (Previous Beliefs) (0:59)
Dispelling Myths (2:54)
Iliotibial Band Pain (Current Hypothesis) (3:48)
Envelope of Function (4:10)
Load Management & Activity Modifications (5:35)
Running Retraining (6:24)
Resistance Exercise Rationale (7:44)
Exercise Progression #1 (8:36)
Exercise Progression #2 (10:30)
Exercise Progression #3 (11:35)
Exercise Progression #4 (13:17)
Summary (13:59)
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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.