Iliotibial ligament syndrome (ITBS), also known as the runner’s knee in the vernacular, is a painful injury on the outside of the knee caused by overloading the tractus iliotibialis. The tractus iliotibialis is a fibrous tract extending from the hip to the knee joint. In a physiotherapeutic treatment of ITBS, the main focus is on … Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Manual therapy Manual therapy can be very effective in the case of an iliotibial ligament syndrome if the cause is a leg length difference, leg axis malposition or foot malposition. Traction and compression measures that act on the hip and knee joint are suitable for pain reduction. A centralization of the hip joint in the … Manual therapy | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Muscle building training The right combination of stretching exercises for the tractus and strengthening exercises for the surrounding musculature is particularly important in muscle building training designed to protect the tractus iliotibialis. The gluteal muscles should be strengthened in particular, as they are involved in both concentric and eccentric muscle work when running. Exercises with … Muscle building training | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Fascial Training Fasciae run through the entire body and are what we generally call connective tissue. They still belong to a relatively unexplored part of medicine, but for some years now they have become more and more the focus of attention. Many scientists now assume that many physical limitations, pain and injuries actually originate in … Fascial Training | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Medicines against inflammation Typically, in the initial phase of an acute iliotibial band syndrome, painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac are used for treatment. These drugs from the group of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) also have an anti-inflammatory function. A local application by means of an ointment should be preferred, as this way no negative … Medicines against inflammation | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Summary All in all, the Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a disease that particularly affects runners and people who practice very run-intensive sports. In most cases, the cause lies in incorrect movements or malpositions, which can often be easily controlled by physiotherapy. The injury itself is very easy to control and only in very rare cases … Summary | Physiotherapy – Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
