How Do You Spot Symptoms Of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (Runners Knee)?
The iliotibial band is a tendon that connects the knee to the hip. It runs along the outer thigh to your knee. If this band becomes inflamed and painful, it is called the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome. When the IT band becomes tight or strained, it rubs the outside of the knee and causes discomfort. The tendon is supposed to help stabilize the knee, and if it can’t, it will then cause a knee injury. Sometimes this situation is referred to as “runner’s knee” but people who don’t run experience it, too. What causes this to happen? Overuse or excessive weight bearing exercise, ill-fitting exercise shoes that don’t support your legs, running on uneven ground, exercising vigorously after a long hiatus, a change of gait, leg length differences, flat feet, and muscle imbalances are some of the causes of IT Band Syndrome. Read on to learn how to spot this condition. Notice pain around the outer side of the knee. Sometimes, people panic and think there might be a possible tear on the menis
