ITBS help

These are worth a read for great info in ITBS:

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

http://www.itbs.info/html/patt-strap.html

http://www.pattstrap.com/pattstrap.htm

http://www.csuchico.edu/phed/atc/Projects/ITband/ITBFS.html

http://www.sportsmed.buffalo.edu/info/iliotibial.html

http://www.biomech.com/db_area/archives/2003/0303.cover.bio.shtml

http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2000/02_00/fredericson.htm

http://www.itbs.info/

http://www.north-wales-sports-physiotherapy-clinic.co.uk/knee6.htm

http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/itb_stretch/index.html

http://riceinfo.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/itband.v2.html

http://www.webgate.net/~welchiro/inj-itb.html

http://www.serpentine.org.uk/advice/physio/itb.htm

http://www.runningdr.com/articles.asp?article=sports_med/itbs

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/irunnersknee.html

http://www.emedx.com/emedx/diagnosis_information/knee_disorders/iliotibial_band_friction_syndrome_outline.htm

http://www.time-to-run.com/injuries/thebig5/itb.htm

http://www.runningonline.com/zine/Injuries/19.sht

http://www.brooksrunning.com/on_the_run/inj_articles/Iliotibial_band.pdf

I use the Pattstrap.

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Thanks for the links the information is very good.

I've been suffering with this for a few months and I found massage to be a GREAT help. She was really able to get down and work that area of my leg.

here's what you should do:

get a hard styrofoam roll or something of that sort, lie on it sideways, and slowly roll yourself over it the entire length of your IT band. Do this and then do some rolling anterior-posteriorly across the IT band at different levels. make sure to hit your glutes as well. I use an old swimming pull-buoy. it is cheaper than getting a deep tissue massage and it has the same effect, at least for me.

I have to say, I use a roller as well but I also use the pattstrap as well they both work, the pattstrap keeps the pain out and the roller breaks up the scar area and helps it heal. Great combo..

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Follow RICE, Rest, Ice Use the PattStrap for Compression during your runs, and use a foam roller after your runs.

The pattstrap did nothing for me. Try finding a local chiropractor or physical therapist who is certified in Active Release Technique. I went from 0 to 70 miles a week in a month. After 3 visits I was back running 8-10 mile days. The foam bolster mentioned in earlier posts is also effective.

i agree the pattstrap gets the job done. It provides comression support and allows me to continue to run while avoiding further pain and stress.

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I ordered the pattstrap last week, used it the last 2 days and ran without pain. thanks for the information on the http://www.pattstrap.com/pattstrap.htm