Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners: Biomechanical Implications and Exercise Interventions

Robert L Baker; Michael Fredericson

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.001

Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners: Biomechanical Implications and Exercise Interventions

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;27(1):53-77. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.001.

Authors

Robert L Baker¹, Michael Fredericson²

Affiliations

¹ Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy, 2322 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA. Electronic address: Rb415@comcast.net.
² Orthopedic Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.

PMID: 26616177
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.001

Abstract

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) has known biomechanical factors with an unclear explanation based on only strength and flexibility deficits. Neuromuscular coordination has emerged as a likely reason for kinematic faults guiding research toward motor control. This article discusses ITBS in relation to muscle performance factors, fascial considerations, epidemiology, functional anatomy, strength deficits, kinematics, iliotibial strain and strain rate, and biomechanical considerations. Evidence-based exercise approaches are reviewed for ITBS, including related methods used to train the posterior hip muscles.

Keywords: Biomechanics; Exercises; Iliotibial band syndrome; Running; Strength.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biomechanical Phenomena
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / physiopathology
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / therapy*
Exercise Therapy*
Humans
Iliotibial Band Syndrome / physiopathology
Iliotibial Band Syndrome / therapy*
Running / injuries*