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Bodyworks: Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 15:20:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it

, then ice it some more. Also, check that you are not wearing old shoes, and try running on the other side of the road if the pain is one-sided. Lower your mileage.Medical treatmentIf your footwear or gait is causing ITBS, you may need orthoses or build

Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 11:28:18
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy (non-subscriber preview)

, the quads and hamstrings will have to pick up the slack. This throws off the alignment and mechanics of the entire leg and can lead to knee and foot problems."If you’ve ever had iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) you’ve experienced this trickle-down effect

Q+A: I have three injuries on the same leg...
By Andy Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

could be an inflamed bursa (cushioning pad) underneath the iliotibial band. Such inflammation usually occurs following a direct fall onto the hip, or because of a tight ITB that is increasing the friction between the tissues and the femur beneath. (There

Injuries A-Z
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 12:43:09
From Achilles Rupture through to, okay, Tibial Periositis, this is the complete RW guide to running injuries

Hamstring InjuriesMuscle HerniaQuadriceps InjuriesHip injuriesAdductor InjuriesIliotibial (Fricton) Band Syndrome (ITBS)

Best of the forum: Health & Injury
By Runner's World on 27/06/2003 10:18:33
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Health & Injury forum

work, and benefit of orthoticsShin splints - new shoes worked!Shin splints - part 2Shin splints - part 3Knee Cartilage operation - is it too early to run?General - various knee problems and solutionsInner-knee pain - doctors converse…ITBS - High heels

Damage Limitation Exercise
By Nick Grantham on 23/11/2009 13:19:57
When your chosen sport involves three disciplines the range of possible injuries is impressive, but you can take steps to limit or, with luck, avoid them

can cause several injuries. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), resulting in lateral knee pain, can be the bane of a triathlete's life. You need a strong ITB to prevent or at least limit injury to the area. Another frequent complaint is stiffness

Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 10:39:47
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy

, the quads and hamstrings will have to pick up the slack. This throws off the alignment and mechanics of the entire leg and can lead to knee and foot problems."If you’ve ever had iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) you’ve experienced this trickle-down effect

Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free

by running. Tight hip flexors can lead to an unusually tight iliotibial band (ITB), the connective tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh. A tight ITB can then have a knock-on effect, resulting in knee pain when running and cycling.ITB StretchThis can

Reader to Reader: To stretch or not to stretch?
By Catherine Lee on 02/07/2007 10:30:41
How important is it to stretch? And when's the best time to do so? Here's what you thought

important and will prevent your muscles and tendons from becoming overloaded. – Ian MoffattSome swear by prevention rather than cure I religiously follow the stretching guide which I found here on RW, especially paying attention to the ITB stretches. Several

The RW Complete Guide To Stretching
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 16:38:43
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers

This eight-stretch routine will keep you flexible in all your main running muscles. Follow it after every run, or once or twice a week – it depends how naturally flexible you are. If you’re pushed for time, try the three-minute alternatives; if you need to work more on a specific...

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