Thank you for your reply.. My current PT was not doing any
strengthening with me... I've since scheduled an appointment with a PT
that has more experience with athletic injuries.

Thanks Again,
Matt

--- In itbs@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Edstrom" <jmedstrom@...> wrote:
>
> Your email caught my eye.
>
> I originally saw a PT for my ITBS and went through a very similar
experience
> as you. My PT thought ITBS was (at least in my case) a very minor
muscle
> problem. Nope. You need someone who KNOWS ITBS and how chronic it
can be
> without good treatment and maintenance.
>
> If you plan to do this on August 4th you need to find that expert. Your
> best bet will be a person who is certified in ART (Active Release
> Technique). There is a web site (might be activerelease.com) where
you can
> do a provider search. See them now and you've got a good chance for
Aug.
> 4th.
> Also, it's the hips and glutes that need to be strengthened - if
your person
> isn't focusing on that, they are wrong.
>
> My ART provider (in my case, a chiropractor) sees people regularly with
> ITBS. She herself experienced it years ago and is currently a
marathoner
> running 100+ miles a week. She sees many cyclists and one thing she
just
> told me last time I saw her is that seat height is an important
factor in
> eliminating strain on your ITBand. She has a cycyling person she sends
> people to evaluate this - just some info for you to consider.
>
> The pain does come and go as you are experiencing. Some people do
feel it a
> lot on stairs and during other activities, but yours may not be that
> aggravated.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Jean
>
>
>
> _____
>