Definition
Abnormal friction and torsion of the Ilio-tibial band over the knee and hip joints.
Symptoms
The pain is most commonly found on the outside knee joint and less on the outside hip area. Pain is maximized at 30 degrees of knee flexion. Running or walking downhill usually aggravate the pain. The pain can disappear after resting but may re-occur with activities.
Biomechanical etiology
The Ilio-tibial band is a thick band of tissue which runs from the outside of the pelvis down the thigh and inserts just below the knee.Overpronation causes excess rotation in internal tibial. Problems begin over time with excessive excursion of the knee over the lateral femoral condyle. Normally, primary muscles require special attention when used in any activity repetitively because it develops unwanted toxins accumulation and normal blood flow reduction of the muscle and will result in muscle tightness. Increasing in exercise and decreasing in blood flow results tightening of the muscles in the front and lateral thigh and cause the ilio-tibial band to inflame and irritate.
Treatment
Orthotic insoles like the Stabilizer Insoles help to reduce the rotation on the knee and hip joint which in turn reduces tractional and frictional forces on the Ilio-tibial band.
Exercises
Application of ice on the affected area and muscle stretching.