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From: "Sarah Brownd" <jbrownd@...>
Date: Wed May 27, 2009 10:26 pm
Subject: IT Band Syndrome

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Has anyone had any luck with any treatments for IT band syndrome? I went to an

orthopedist last fall who just suggested ibuprofen, a couple of stretches, and

cortisone shots. (Ehhh. Didn't really address the problem.) I've tried the foam

roller, too, which only helps a little. I already missed 1 marathon I trained

for due to this IT band stuff, and I don't want to miss another.



If anyone has found a (non-orthopedist) treatment provider who has effectively

treated IT band syndrome (or if you have other advice), please let me know!



Thanks,

Sarah Brownd

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#2079

From: "Julie E Cleary (jcleary)" <jcleary@...>
Date: Wed May 27, 2009 10:35 pm
Subject: RE: IT Band Syndrome

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Sarah –

I’ve tried everything for IT band issues! I had an IT strap given to me by the orthopedist that I wore for a long time, even during the day while not running. I also used the cw-x tights. I preferred those to running with the strap because it tended to move. Fortunately, the weather was getting cooler so tights were appropriate. I was given as anti-inflammatory gel that seemed to help. I avoided running hills for a while, especially down hill. I also started regularly getting massages from massage therapists who knew about running and running injuries. It took more than 4 months before it stopped bothering me and still sometimes sneaks back if I’ve done a lot of miles. If you want more details, email me privately.

Julie

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From: WomenRunMemphis@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WomenRunMemphis@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Brownd
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 5:27 PM
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Subject: [WomenRunMemphis] IT Band Syndrome

Has anyone had any luck with any treatments for IT band syndrome? I went to an orthopedist last fall who just suggested ibuprofen, a couple of stretches, and cortisone shots. (Ehhh. Didn't really address the problem.) I've tried the foam roller, too, which only helps a little. I already missed 1 marathon I trained for due to this IT band stuff, and I don't want to miss another.

If anyone has found a (non-orthopedist) treatment provider who has effectively treated IT band syndrome (or if you have other advice), please let me know!

Thanks,
Sarah Brownd

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#2081

From: "Sherry Rogers" <pandas39@...>
Date: Wed May 27, 2009 11:05 pm
Subject: Re: IT Band Syndrome

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Julie, I didn't know about these pants. Thanks for sharing

Sherry

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#2084

From: Tracy Wahobe <tracywahobe@...>
Date: Thu May 28, 2009 12:24 pm
Subject: Re: IT Band Syndrome

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Sarah, I found this on the internet maybe this will help:

Treatment consists of relative rest, ice massage, addressing any biomechanical or training errors, and gentle stretching . When doing the IT band stretch the "pulling" sensation is usually felt along the mid to upper thigh. Don't worry if this doesn't seem to exactly hit the site where the pain occurs. The IT band is a long structure and the goal is to get it to loosen and lengthen. Along the same lines, gentle stretching of the gluteal muscles will also help. (Please see the stretching section -- especially the additional IT band stretch.)

Prevention of the IT band syndrome is achieved by running on a level surface or alternating directions on the road, a balanced approach to training which allows for rest and recovery, and preventive stretching. In some strengthening the external hip rotators will help. This is achieved by doing sets of one leg squats in front of a mirror. Watch pelvic alignment to ensure that one side does not drop. Finally, orthotics can be quite useful if you have a tendency to develop IT band inflammation.

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From: Sarah Brownd <jbrownd@...>
Subject: [WomenRunMemphis] IT Band Syndrome
To: WomenRunMemphis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:26 PM

Has anyone had any luck with any treatments for IT band syndrome? I went to an orthopedist last fall who just suggested ibuprofen, a couple of stretches, and cortisone shots. (Ehhh. Didn't really address the problem.) I've tried the foam roller, too, which only helps a little. I already missed 1 marathon I trained for due to this IT band stuff, and I don't want to miss another.

If anyone has found a (non-orthopedist) treatment provider who has effectively treated IT band syndrome (or if you have other advice), please let me know!

Thanks,
Sarah Brownd

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#2085

From: Tracy Wahobe <tracywahobe@...>
Date: Thu May 28, 2009 12:33 pm
Subject: Re: IT Band Syndrome

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One more for you sarah, this one show the different types of stretch and strength exercises. Hope this helps as well.

http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=6099&PageNum=&CategoryID=

--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Sarah Brownd <jbrownd@...> wrote:

From: Sarah Brownd <jbrownd@...>
Subject: [WomenRunMemphis] IT Band Syndrome
To: WomenRunMemphis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:26 PM

Has anyone had any luck with any treatments for IT band syndrome? I went to an orthopedist last fall who just suggested ibuprofen, a couple of stretches, and cortisone shots. (Ehhh. Didn't really address the problem.) I've tried the foam roller, too, which only helps a little. I already missed 1 marathon I trained for due to this IT band stuff, and I don't want to miss another.

If anyone has found a (non-orthopedist) treatment provider who has effectively treated IT band syndrome (or if you have other advice), please let me know!

Thanks,
Sarah Brownd

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#2086

From: "Jason and Sarah" <jbrownd@...>
Date: Thu May 28, 2009 10:05 pm
Subject: Re: IT Band Syndrome

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Thanks Tracy!!

I'll definitely take a look.

~Sarah

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From: Tracy Wahobe

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Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:33 AM

Subject: Re: [WomenRunMemphis] IT Band Syndrome

One more for you sarah, this one show the different types of stretch and strength exercises. Hope this helps as well.

http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=6099&PageNum=&CategoryID=

--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Sarah Brownd <jbrownd@comcast.net> wrote:

From: Sarah Brownd <jbrownd@comcast.net>
Subject: [WomenRunMemphis] IT Band Syndrome
To: WomenRunMemphis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:26 PM

Has anyone had any luck with any treatments for IT band syndrome? I went to an orthopedist last fall who just suggested ibuprofen, a couple of stretches, and cortisone shots. (Ehhh. Didn't really address the problem.) I've tried the foam roller, too, which only helps a little. I already missed 1 marathon I trained for due to this IT band stuff, and I don't want to miss another.

If anyone has found a (non-orthopedist) treatment provider who has effectively treated IT band syndrome (or if you have other advice), please let me know!

Thanks,
Sarah Brownd

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