Knee pain? You're not alone. One quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain, and iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome is a common cause of that, especially when it presents as achy soreness on the ...

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 ...

Tom, a 60-year-old runner, prepared for an upcoming marathon race. During the past few weeks of long distance and hilly terrain training, he developed sharp pain of the left lateral knee. He did not ...

If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

This physical therapist recommends tons of stretches every day, and he says the worst IT band stretch is one you're likely doing a lot. Stretching has a stellar reputation as a recovery modality, but ...

If your hips pop during leg raises, you might have snapping hip syndrome. The clicks are a result of a muscle or tendon ...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:13:20 GMT — The experts at EXCELerate Run and Endurance Evolution bring us the stretch of the week! Here Stephanie and Dena demonstrate the dynamic side step ITB stretch. ITB ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...

After four months of training, persistent ITB syndrome and two bouts of severe nerve pain in my feet, I was finally forced out of this year’s London Marathon with a risky ankle injury (a dysfunctional ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT You can stretch tight muscles and strengthen your hips to prevent IT band syndrome. Choose running shoes that have proper arch support to avoid knee pain. Get rest ...