Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common cause of knee pain in long distance runners ... at 30 degrees of flexion on compressing the iliotibial band against the lateral epicondyle is diagnostic.

A selected group of 23 patients underwent surgery for iliotibial band friction syndrome. Among the patients ... Although conservative treatment is effective in most cases, an alternative is ...

iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS). Methods: Eighteen runners with at least grade 2 ITBFS underwent baseline investigations including a treadmill running test during which pain was recorded on ...

The iliotibial band, or IT band ... more stress is placed on the IT band,” Paul explains. The best treatment for IT band syndrome is to rest—which means fewer miles or no running at all ...

Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized ... to the lateral epicondyle of the femur to expose the iliotibial band or fascia lata. The iliotibial band is incised for the ...