An iliotibial band stretch is a knee rehabilitation exercise to stretch the fibrous band at the side of the thigh.

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ITB stretch
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What is iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome?

Iliotibial band syndrome is a disorder of sportspeople, especially runners, where the band of fibrous tissue along the outer aspect of the leg becomes painful, probably due to friction over a bony point of the knee.

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How do stretches help ITB syndrome?

Stretching the lower back and hip after exercise helps to relieve the discomfort.

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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
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