Written by Megan Gaudry.
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ITB syndrome occurs when the ITB repeatedly flicks or rubs on the lateral femoral epicondyle of the femur (outside of the knee) causing a “hot spot” of pain or aching, inflammation and/or irritation.
The 6 main causes and contributing risk factors of
ITB Syndrome include:
The top 6 strategies for managing your ITB
syndrome include:
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The 6 main causes and contributing risk factors of
ITB Syndrome include:
- Poor mobility
- Technique
- Downhill running
- Biomechnaicas
- Muscle imbalance
- Tightness
The top 6 strategies for managing your ITB
syndrome include:
- Stretching and icing
- Soft tissue massage/ self-myofascial release
- Strengthening
- Compression band
- Taping applications
- Return to training and running
For more information as how the contributing factors are resulting in your ITB syndrome, and how you can use those 6 strategies for ITB management, get your hands on issue 4 of the Search 4 Hurt magazine out now at your local newsagent OR for a very limited time only, we are offering FREE Search 4 Hurt digital memberships valued at $100.
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Yours in health,
Megan
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