Q: My iliotibial bands (ITB) seized up during a hilly section at mile 17 of my last marathon. Once I got back into the flats I was able to get my pace and stride back. Any suggestions on how to deal ...

For 10 years, an article on a treatment for iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) by podiatrist and competitive runner Brian Fullem has remained one of the most popular on our website. Here Fullem revisits ...

Thanks Stan for the question. No, you don’t “need” a foam roller. This common runner’s condition is usually easy to come on and easy to get rid of! Let me explain. ITB, or Iliotibial band syndrome, ...

Dear Running Doc: My doc said I have ITB syndrome but did not explain what that is and how to get ride of it. Please give me the scoop! Jim B. New York City Thanks Jim for the question. ITB is by far ...

Cross country runners are hitting the trails this time of year, but a common painful injury can bring them to a sudden stop. As an athletic trainer at Cincinnati Children’s, I see an increase in ...

This week we are going to discuss the iliotibial band syndrome and the iliotibial band friction syndrome, two pathologies which can cause significant discomfort for the sufferer, however, both of ...

This week we are going to discuss a condition which is quite common, particularly among runners and athletes, the iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial band syndrome is a condition which causes ...