What Is IT Band Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Iliotibial Band Syndrome
The IT band is made of some tough stuff. It needs to be because it is often exposed to quite a lot of force on a daily basis. As such, they are able to withstand quite a lot, but that does not mean to say that they are not completely safe from developing problems. Iliotibial band syndrome occurs when the iliotibial band becomes injured through being overused.
This is most likely to occur in people that are active or have recently increased their activity, but it can occur in just about anybody. If you are experiencing the symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome then you should arrange to get it checked out.
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