Q: I have pain in my knee. My doctor thinks it might be ITB syndrome. What is it? Is it treatable? A: “ITB syndrome” is short for iliotibial band syndrome. It refers to a common cause of knee pain.

Tom, a 60-year-old runner, prepared for an upcoming marathon race. During the past few weeks of long distance and hilly terrain training, he developed sharp pain of the left lateral knee. He did not ...

The iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is a syndrome caused by inflammation deep to the iliotibial band (ITB), which is a band of tough fascia going from the hip to the knee along the outer ...

This week we are going to discuss the iliotibial band syndrome and the iliotibial band friction syndrome, two pathologies which can cause significant discomfort for the sufferer, however, both of ...

Knee pain? You're not alone. One quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain, and iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome is a common cause of that, especially when it presents as achy soreness on the ...

Cross country runners are hitting the trails this time of year, but a common painful injury can bring them to a sudden stop. As an athletic trainer at Cincinnati Children’s, I see an increase in ...

Question: I am a runner and I think I have IT band tendonitis. What can I do for it? Answer: Iliotibial band (IT) syndrome is a common cause of pain on the outside or lateral side of the knee. I see ...

Q: I am a runner and I think I have IT band tendonitis. What can I do for it? Iliotibial band (IT) syndrome is a common cause of pain on the outside or lateral side of the knee. I see it commonly in ...

Knee pain while running is often due to runner's knee, IT band syndrome, and knee bursitis. Most running-related knee injuries are the result of increasing your mileage or pace too quickly. If you ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • I run with a group of 30- to 40-year-olds, and have been doing so on most days of the week. I've done this for ...

Thanks Stan for the question. No, you don’t “need” a foam roller. This common runner’s condition is usually easy to come on and easy to get rid of! Let me explain. ITB, or Iliotibial band syndrome, ...

While most major marathons are canceled due to the ongoing health crisis, many runners are still pushing their personal distance and intensity records in preparation for virtual races — yes, virtual ...