In this video, Maryke explains why you can't really stretch the IT band. She also explains what muscles you should stretch instead if you have iliotibial band syndrome and demonstrates how you can do it.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:54 Can you stretch the IT band?
00:02:35 Quad stretch
00:04:38 ITB stretch
00:06:25 Glute stretch
00:07:46 How we can help
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Iliotibial band syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment: [ Ссылка ]
Exercises for IT band syndrome: [ Ссылка ]
Foam rolling IT band - Dos and don’ts: [ Ссылка ]
Running with IT band syndrome, is it OK and how does it fit in with treatment?: [ Ссылка ]
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Allen DJ. Treatment of distal iliotibial band syndrome in a long distance runner with gait re‐training emphasizing step rate manipulation. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 2014;9(2):222.
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Dodelin D, Tourny C, Menez C, et al. Reduction of Foot Overpronation to Improve Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners: A Case Series. Clin Res Foot Ankle 2018;6(272):2.
Friede, M. C., et al. (2021). "Conservative treatment of iliotibial band syndrome in runners: Are we targeting the right goals?" Physical Therapy in Sport.
McKay, J., et al. (2020). "Iliotibial band syndrome rehabilitation in female runners: a pilot randomized study." Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 15(1): 188.
Louw, Maryke, and Clare Deary. "The biomechanical variables involved in the aetiology of iliotibial band syndrome in distance runners–A systematic review of the literature." Physical Therapy in Sport 15.1 (2014): 64-75.
Phinyomark A, Osis S, Hettinga B, et al. Gender differences in gait kinematics in runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2015;25(6):744-53.
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