46: To ITB, or Not To ITB? (Iliotibial Band Controversies, Conditions, and Approaches)

<p>To ITB, or Not To ITB? (Iliotibial Band Controversies, Conditions, and Approaches)</p> <p>Whitney and Til unfold the controversies, compare thoughts, and share approaches for working with the iliotibial band. Download the free handout! </p> <p>Topics include: </p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Little-known facts, well-known myths, and over-heated controversies about the ITB, </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">When and why would (or wouldn’t) we work, roll, or massage the ITB (aka the iliotibial tract or fascia lata)? </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Hands-on techniques for some of the most common ITB-related client complaints. </li> </ul> <p>Get the HANDOUT and full transcript at <a href='https://advanced-trainings.com/thinking-practitioner-podcast/'>Til</a> or<a href='https://www.academyofclinicalmassage.com/the-thinking-practitioner-episode-04/'> Whitney's</a> sites, plus sign up for Til's upcoming <a href='https://a-t.tv/leg-principles-live-online/ref/3/'>Leg Knee & Foot course</a>! </p> <p>Resources and references discussed in this episode:</p> <ol><li>Baker RL, Fredericson M. Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners. Biomechanical Implications and Exercise Interventions. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016;27(1):53-77. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.001</li> <li>Aderem J, Louw QA. Biomechanical risk factors associated with iliotibial band syndrome in runners: A systematic review Rehabilitation, physical therapy and occupational health. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2015;16(1):7-9. doi:10.1186/s12891-015-0808-7</li> <li>Fairclough J, Hayashi K, Toumi H, et al. The functional anatomy of the iliotibial band during flexion and extension of the knee: implications for understanding iliotibial band syndrome. J Anat. 2006;208(3):309-316. doi:JOA531 [pii]10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00531.x</li> <li>Podcast ITB image used under license by the National Library of Medicine Visible Human Project. Arrows show location of ITB.</li> </ol><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Til Luchau’s “<a href='https://advanced-trainings.com/