Iliotibial Band Syndrome Treatment & Management: Acute Phase
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Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome (ITBS) is the most common cause of lateral knee pain among athletes. ITBS develops as a result of inflammation of the bursa surrounding the ITB and usually affects athletes who are involved in sports that require continuous running or repetitive knee flexion and extension.
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IT Band Syndrome Symptoms
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In patients undergoing evaluation for iliotibial band syndrome
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Iliotibial band syndrome: Video, Anatomy & Definition
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (“Runner's Knee”)
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (“Runner's Knee”)
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IT Band Syndrome - Ortho Illinois
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Treatment for IT Band Pain
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Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Cause of Knee Pain? IT Band Exercises
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ITB Syndrome Rehab Evidence-based Iliotibial Band Exercises
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5 Key Treatment Principles for Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome