How Do You Use Exercises To Relieve Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome At Home?
Your doctor has sent you to physical therapy for the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome. This syndrome occurs when the tendon that runs from the knee to the hip is inflamed. Your therapist will give you a series of exercises to reduce the pain and strengthen your knee. You can do many of these exercises at home. Always check with your therapist and physician for clearance on any home exercise plan. Stretch the IT band. The easiest stretch is to lie on your back and use a firm exercise band, a long strap from a suitcase, a yoga strap or other similar strap. Hitch the band around your foot and stretch your foot as straight up as you can. Keep the other leg on the ground and straighten your knee as you do the stretch. Do this three times holding for a count of 30. Stretch the IT band number two. Lie on your back similar to stretch number one with the exercise band, but instead of a straight up stretch, slant your leg. If the injury is on the left leg, stretch it across your body to the
