SPRINT Issue 63 - Spring 2018
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Injury Clinic<br />
Helen Guerrier<br />
Here are some of the most common sports complaints associated with<br />
running. With a breif description of the condition, ways in which you can<br />
help spot it and ways to avoid it.<br />
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)<br />
Usually caused by overuse. It is caused by repetitive rubbing of tendons over<br />
the outside of the femur (knee bone). Running on uneven surfaces or<br />
incorrect running technique are a trigger for ITBS.<br />
How to identify - Pain on the outside of your knee (can also be on the inside<br />
knee), walking downstairs the pain worsens, also running may cause the pain<br />
to increase.<br />
How to self-treat ITBS – Warm up and cool down before and after exercise,<br />
use the RICE technique, foam roll the area as often as you feel necessary.<br />
Sports massage is often very beneficial.<br />
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