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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB): How Physiotherapy Can Help

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB): How Physiotherapy Can Help
Understanding Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)

If you're struggling with persistent knee pain, particularly on the outer side of your knee, you may be dealing with Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). It is one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain, especially in runners and active individuals.

What Causes ITB Syndrome?

ITB Syndrome is not caused by friction of the iliotibial band (ITB) over the knee structures but rather compression of sensitive tissues underneath it. This means that:

  • The ITB cannot be stretched, making stretching exercises ineffective.
  • The root cause often lies in hip weakness and poor movement control.
  • Training errors, such as sudden increases in running distance or intensity, contribute significantly to ITB syndome.
The Solution: Effective ITBS Treatment Through Physiotherapy

At our physiotherapy clinics in Tullamarine and Carlton we take a targeted approach to ITB syndrome, focusing on:

Symptom Management
  • Reducing pain and inflammation through manual therapy and load management.
  • Identifying and modifying training habits.
Strengthening the Hip and Knee

Since weakness in the hip abductors and external rotators is a key factor in ITB syndrome, we design progressive rehab programs tailored to your needs:

  • Level 1: Low-load exercises (e.g., side-lying leg raises, side planks, glute bridges)
  • Level 2: Moderate-load exercises (e.g., lunges, step-ups).
  • Level 3: High-load and sport-specific exercises (e.g., single-leg squats, plyometrics).
Gait Retraining & Injury Prevention
  • Assessing and addressing running mechanics to avoid excessive hip adduction or a narrow stride width.
  • Educating patients on training progressions to prevent recurrence.
  • Addressing psychosocial factors, including fear of re-injury and training beliefs.

At our clinics in Tullamarine and Carlton, our expert physiotherapists provide evidence-based rehabilitation programs for ITB syndrome recovery and prevention. Whether you're an athlete or a weekend warrior, our personalised approach will help you get back to running pain-free.

Visit us at:
Tullamarine Clinic: 1/191 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine, 3043
Carlton Clinic: 2/221 Drummond Street, Carlton, 3053

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Tullamarine: 03 9116 8691
Carlton: 03 9116 8693

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