Best Practice Case Studies-Iliotibial Band Syndrome

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Brett DeGoyer, a specialist in primary care sports medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine, discusses iliotibial band syndrome, a common issue in athletes, especially runners and jumpers. The syndrome involves pain on the outer thigh extending past the knee. DeGoyer advocates for various treatments, such as osteopathic manipulative treatment using techniques like facilitated positional release, targeting the tensor fasciae latae through to the IT band and knee. He also suggests muscle energy techniques and deep tissue fascial massage. For demonstrations of these treatments, further resources are available at the end of his presentation.

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Concept Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Concept Facilitated Positional Release

Concept Lateral Thigh Pain

Concept Running

Concept Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 28

Topic Knee

Keywords

3rd Edition, CASE 28

3rd Edition

Knee

iliotibial band syndrome

sports medicine

osteopathic manipulative treatment

muscle energy techniques

deep tissue massage

Facilitated Positional Release

Lateral Thigh Pain

Running