What Is IT Band Syndrome?

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5. Prevention

While it is not usually possible to completely prevent conditions like IT band syndrome from occurring, we can still take steps to help reduce the likeliness of it occurring. Maintaining the strength and stability of the hips will carry over into stability of the knee.

This hip-knee stability will help to provide good mechanics thus avoiding irritating movements between tissues. Maintaining the ability of tissues to slide and glide smoothly over each other will also help to avoid irritation. This means performing certain exercises, eating good food, drinking water, and participating in activities that encourages many different kinds of movements.

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