This article covers ITB – iliotibial band syndrome and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town

ITB – iliotibial band syndrome and Treatment

Definition: Pain and inflammation on the outside of the knee, where the iliotibial band (a muscle on the outside of the thigh) becomes tendinous, and results in a friction syndrome by rubbing against the femur (thigh bone) as it runs alongside the knee joint. [Read more…]