Iliotibial Band Syndrome – Causes and Treatment Options

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome Causes, Symptoms and
Treatment Options

• Iliotibial band or IT band is the long tendon
  that runs from the top of pelvis (ilium) to down
  to the tibia along the lateral thigh. The band
  connects the hip flexor and glute muscle (butt)
  to the outside of tibia, tapering into the knee
  joint stabilising the knee-hip relationship. And
  this long tendon is responsible for most of your
  intensive and explosive moments during jumping,
  climbing, running or sprinting.
• What Causes Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
• The repetitive and explosive movements with poor
  biomechanics and poor training meet the muscular
  imbalances in the lower body, the IT band bears
  the brunt by tightening and manifesting pain,
  discomfort or swelling in the outer knee. It
  starts as mild pain, intensifies when left
  untreated and sometime may need surgery for
  treatment. Iliotibial Band Syndrome is commonly
  seen in cyclists, runners, soccer players,
  basketball players, hockey players, and rowers.

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome Causes, Symptoms and
Treatment Options

• Symptoms of Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• The most common symptom of IT Band Syndrome is
  the pain in the outer knee during the physical
  activities that get worse every time you return
  the activity. The inflammation of the band
  occurs, irritating rubbing across the knee
  causing clicking sensation and sometimes even
  redness and warmth. Over time, the pain may
  intensify further causing swelling on the outside
  of the knee. Tenderness in the knee and buttocks,
  pain when descending stairs or raining from a
  seated position are other symptoms of IBS.
  Medical history, physical exam and rarely,
  imaging studies are used by knee specialists to
  diagnose this painful condition.

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome Causes, Symptoms and
Treatment Options

•  Treatment Options for Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• Unlike knee replacement surgery or hip
  replacement surgery, the treatment options for
  IBS are very simple and straight forward. The
  RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, and Compression
  Elevation) is one of the common medical
  treatments employed for initial and immediate
  treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome.
  Medications can also help relieve the pain in
  some cases. And physical therapy sessions play a
  crucial role in strengthening the muscle and
  rectifying the biomechanical errors.
• Surgery for Iliotibial Band Syndrome is
  considered if the pain persists despite resorting
  to non-surgical options for at least 6 months.
  Surgery for Iliotibial Band Syndrome is rarely
  recommended as most of the IBS cases are resolved
  with non-surgical options only. Post-operative
  care is one of the most important aspects of this
  surgery process that impact the success rate and
  recovery. If you are suffering from Iliotibial
  Band Syndrome, you need the help of
  an experienced knee specialist and knee
  replacement surgeon with a good track record. If
  you are in Mumbai, we suggest you consult
  Mumbais Best Knee Replacement Surgeon Dr. Niraj
  Vora to help you treat your Iliotibial Band
  Syndrome.

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