Pain when jogging/cycling | Exercises with an existing runner’s knee

Pain when jogging/cycling The runner’s knee is an irritation of the iliotibial ligament due to overloading or incorrect loading. At the beginning of running, there is usually no pain unless the ligament is in an acute inflammatory state.The pain occurs during loading when the ligament rubs against the thigh bone via the bony protrusions. Particularly … Pain when jogging/cycling | Exercises with an existing runner’s knee

How long break | Exercises with an existing runner’s knee

How long break The runner’s knee is an overload. In order to give the tendon a chance to heal, it should not be strained any further, but should be immobilized for some time. Especially in case of acute inflammation, the knee should be relieved. Tendons have a worse blood supply than muscles and therefore need … How long break | Exercises with an existing runner’s knee

Jogging/runner’s knee | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Jogging/runner’s knee Why is the ITBS now called runner’s knee? Why are especially fit, athletic joggers affected? At the upper end of the ligament, the tendon trains of some muscles radiate into it, such as the M. Tensor fascia latae and the middle and large gluteal muscle. These muscles hold our pelvis in a straight … Jogging/runner’s knee | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Conservative therapy | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Conservative therapy The conservative therapy for an iliotibial band syndrome consists largely of In addition, physiotherapeutic treatment is used. If no conservative therapy promises any prospect of improvement, surgical intervention may be considered. In this operation, the tractus iliotibialis is lengthened by making an incision of the iliotibial ligament. Gentle for several weeks Administration of … Conservative therapy | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

OP after-treatment/painkiller | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

OP after-treatment/painkiller In the initial phase after a surgical intervention due to an iliotibial band syndrome, the treatment is mainly with painkillers such as Novalgin, Ibuprofen or similar. Preferably those that also have an anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory effect). A gradual reduction of the corresponding dose and subsequent balancing out of the painkillers is done in a … OP after-treatment/painkiller | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Further therapeutic measures | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Further therapeutic measures When correctly applied, tapestries can support the muscles in their function, but also relieve tense tissue. In the case of ITBS, a system along the entire length of the tendon ligament is suitable.Tapes are applied in slight pre-stretch. In our case, the patient lies on the unaffected side, the upper leg bent … Further therapeutic measures | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Causes | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Causes ITBS is usually based on a shortening of the iliotibial ligament, among other things due to overstrain, pelvic malposition, foot malposition – which affects the entire continuing muscle and structural chain upwards, leg axis malposition, muscular imbalances, an unphysiological gait pattern, the wrong running shoes, the wrong running style, or an injury. Subsequently, the … Causes | ITBS – Iliotibial Band Syndrome