Prognosis In the case of a runner’s knee (tractus-iliotibialis syndrome, iliotibial ligament syndrome), which is caused by overloading and is not yet chronic, it often takes just one or two weeks of rest to get rid of the symptoms. If training is continued despite pain, there is a risk of irreparable damage to cartilage in … Prognosis | ITBS-Iliotibial Band Syndrome Symptoms/Pain
Synonyms Iliotibial Band Syndrome Tractus Syndrome Tractus scrubbing Tractus iliotibialis syndrome IBS (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) Definition A runner’s knee / tractus rubbing is a degenerative change in the tractus iliotibialis, mainly caused by running movements, with associated, sometimes severe, pain in the outer area of the knee joint. Symptoms The main symptoms of a runner’s … Runner’s knee
Prevention First of all, care should be taken early on to adopt a suitable physiological position when running and walking. At a young age, any existing malposition should therefore be compensated by means of orthopedic insoles. Athletes should exercise according to their current level of fitness and, above all, make sure they have a sufficient … Prevention | Runner’s knee
Duration of a runner’s knee The amount of time it takes for a runner’s knee to fully recover and heal the damaged structures can vary greatly. This depends mainly on the extent of the damage and inflammation of the affected structures as well as the therapy and the behavior after the onset of the symptoms. … Duration of a runner’s knee | Runner’s knee
