ITB Syndrome

an overuse injury of the connective tissues located on the outer lateral part of the thigh and knee.

Symptoms

• pain in the kneewhen running or doing other activities
• pain after exercise
• in buttocks
• and warmth around the knee, especially the outer aspect

Causes :

Poor training habits

• Spending long periods of time sitting in lotus posture in yoga.
• Consistently running on a horizontally banked surface on which the downhill leg is bent slightly inward, causing extreme stretching of the band.
• Inadequate warm-up or cool-down
• Positioning the feet “toed-in” to an excessive angle when cycling

Abnormalities in lower limb anatomy

• Highor low arches of the foot
• Abnormal pelvic tilting
• Uneven leg length
• Bowlegsor tightness about the iliotibial band.
• Muscle imbalance in the lower limb.

Rehabilitation

• Initial treatment includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
• Home treatment includes stretching, massage, and use of foam roller.
• Physiotherapy to evaluate and treat the underlying cause of the problem.
• Gait analysis may be used to detect imbalances in muscle strength and balance and/or flexibility.
• Orthotics may be useful if IT band syndromeis due to a gait problem, pelvic tilt, or leg-length discrepancy.

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Description/ Introduction to ACL Tears

Do you know that most ACL injuries occur in non-contact situations? Commonly occurring in change of direction, landing poorly from a jump or extending the knee with the feet rooted on the floor. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, about 70 percent of ACL injuries in athletes happen through mechanisms such as pivoting, cutting, sidestepping, out of control play or awkward landings, while about 30 percent of ACL injuries occur from contact with other players. Screening of this activities can reduce the likelihood of ACL injuries.

Screening will involve the individual performing some assessment on identifying the sports specific movements. The assessments will assist identify limited mobility, flexibility, weak or poor movement patterns to reduce the risk of ACL injury. With these findings, the physiotherapist can assist in planning a rehabilitation program.

It is vital, for the individual to train on the sports specific exercise programs and re-learn correct movement patterns for the sports. Ultimately, the main aim for both the clinician and client is to reduce the risk of ACL injuries and improve the individual’s sports performance.

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