Iliotibial band friction syndrome

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome Iliotibial band friction syndrome(ITBFS) also known as “runners knee” is a very common athletic injury that effects the knee. Runners knee is especially prone to long distance runners or athletes who participate in activities that require highly repetitive running. In greater detail I will be discussing the causes of this injury specifically the biomechanics, anatomy and symptoms involved, also ways of preventing this injury by identifying common training errors and …

…by initiating the progression of rest, stretching, and the moderate use of medications only if directed by a physician. If all conservative attempts fail to achieve results then surgery might have to be necessary. After doing this research paper I have learned a number of things, but most importantly I believe I have learned what that pain on the outside of my left knee that I have been experiencing for the last few months is.