Restricted movement Pain in the iliotibial band syndrome can cause protective tension in the muscles involved – a natural reaction of the human body. This affects the gluteal muscles of the buttocks and the musculus tensor fasciae latae, which runs along the lateral thigh. The consequence of this protective tension is reduced mobility in flexion … Restricted movement | ITBS-Iliotibial Band Syndrome Symptoms/Pain
Painkillers Typically, in the initial phase of an acute iliotibial band syndrome, painkillers such as ibuprufen or diclofenac are used. These drugs also have an anti-inflammatory function. A local application by means of an ointment should be preferred, as this way no negative side effects on internal organs (kidney, liver, heart) can occur. A combination … Painkillers | ITBS-Iliotibial Band Syndrome Symptoms/Pain
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
Definition ITBS is the abbreviation for the “Iliotibial Band Syndrome”. Colloquially it is also called “runner’s knee” or “tractus syndrome“. It is an inflammation of the tendon in the area of the knee. The tendon, which is called the “tractus iliotibialis” in the technical language, plays a role in stabilizing the knee joint, straightening the … Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Symptoms The main symptom of ITBS is the stabbing pain at the upper, outer edge of the knee. The inflammatory process causes symptoms such as redness, overheating, impaired function, swelling and pain. Often, however, only the pain is externally perceptible. The pain can be triggered or intensified by movement. At first it occurs when jogging … Symptoms | Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Duration The duration varies greatly with the progress of the inflammation. Frequently affected are inexperienced athletes who have only recently started a new and intensively practiced sport. After a few but long training sessions the pain occurs. If rest is maintained immediately and the inflammation is given time to resolve, the pain can disappear within … Duration | Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Tapes The Blackroll is a roll made of foam, which is used for self-massage. The principle behind it is to loosen muscle fasciae in the upper body and to prevent and treat tension, sore muscles, blockages and other orthopedic problems. It represents an alternative to professional physiotherapy and can be performed independently. First of all, … Tapes | Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Snap hip (Latin: coxa saltans) is a rare orthopedic disease of the hip. In some cases it is also referred to as “Amon’s snapping hip”, although it is the same clinical picture. As a sign of a snapping hip, movements in the hip usually result in a palpable and audible “snapping” with possible additional pain. … Snapping hip
Diagnostics The diagnosis of snapping hip or coxa saltans can be made by a clinical examination of the patient. The hip is moved by the examiner until the symptoms appear. A palpation of the hip region is also necessary in order not to overlook an accompanying bursitis at the hip (Bursitis subcutanea trochanterica). In this … Diagnostics | Snapping hip
The tractus iliotibialis is an anatomical structure that serves to reinforce the so-called fascia lata. The fascia lata itself is a kind of connective tissue sheath to cover the outer thigh muscles. The actual function of the tractus iliotibialis is to provide a “tension belt” against laterally oriented physical forces. The term “tension belt” is … Tractus iliotibialis
