Due to the location of the IT Band, people commonly feel pain along the outside of their knee. Typically a person feels a sharp burning sensation during activity and this pain will subside once the activity stops. Also, there is NO traumatic injury to the knee in that it begins to be painful gradually over time. Due to the location of pain however, it can be mistaken for a knee issue initially. Potential risk factors for IT Band Syndrome include: IT Band Tightness, Muscular Weaknesses, and those running long distances.
According to research IT Band Syndrome is best approached with conservative management first. This conservative program will consist of IT Band stretches several times per day. Also, it is important to include hip strengthening, specifically hip abduction. The time frame referenced was a rest period of 2-6 weeks while including stretching, strengthening, and pain management strategies.
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Here is a video demonstration on some great IT Band stretches:
Here is a video demonstration on some great Hip Strengthening. The Hip Abduction exercise begins at the :28 mark:
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