Anatomic variations such as genu varum (bow legs), iliotibial band tightness, iliotibial band thickening, leg length discrepancy or excessive foot pronation may predispose runners to ITBFS.

When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial ... resulting from tight hips, per Fraboni. If the muscles around the IT band (like your quads ...

This pain can arise from various causes, including injuries, arthritis, or inflammation of the iliotibial (IT ... flexibility and reduce tightness in the IT band and surrounding muscles.

A tight IT band may feel stiff during movement or even sensitive to the touch. “You might only notice how tight it is when you’re exercising, such as feeling a constant burning pain in your th ...

Assessment of Risk Factors Functional tests were performed to identify potential risks for injury: Thomas test (hip flexibility), Ober’s test (iliotibial band tightness), Ely’s test (rectus femoris ...