There's an article on PT and Mark Palaajtes(sp?) and a reference table on various runners injuries, and the recommended therapy. Is it the way I'm reading it,...
You make some great points. My operated on ITB is in fact "cured" by any definition but surgery would not have been necessary had I known to do the approriate...
Hi all, I wanted to update those interested on my experience with the KneeSavers pedal extensions. These pedal adaptors extend the pedal about 19 mm. (about...
After reading some of the recent posts I'd like to weigh in here again with an analysis of my ITBS and recovery from it, as well as a listing of some of the...
Marc Becker
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Feb 3, 2003 1:09 pm
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Anybody here tried prolotherapy on their IT band? It's done by MD's so I guess that makes it "legitimate". It's supposed to strengthen tendons and ligaments...
This type of therapy is for the repair and correction of joints with too much laxity. This therapy "tightens" the tissue (ligaments & tendons), which is NOT...
I just want to than Marc Becker for the time and effort to share some really wonderful information and advice. I particularly appreciate the 'stay upbeat'...
I tried the foam rollers too. After every bike ride, I stretched, including the rollers, and then iced for 15 minutes. I was also going to PT, getting cross...
Hello, I'm new to the group and I apologize if my questions have been answered earlier. I'm hoping someone can help me by offering advice. I was diagnosed with...
"so stopping isn't an option..." What if you knew that the consequence of not stopping was a continuation of this condition for the next 4 years? ... From:...
... The steps you are taking are reasonable ones to pursue initially. Other possible causes can be improper shoes (i.e., if you over- or under-pronate and...
I agree with the first reply given. If you go for the quick fix and try to run through it, you may be walking miles 3-13.1 of the half- marathon. I got ITBS...
I was in a similar situation: charity half marathon in late Sept. 02, ITBS pain began in June, did not stop training despite intense pain. Now I haven't been...
Kristen Hansen
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Feb 27, 2003 1:10 pm
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I agree with the other comments. You need to stop running now or risk an injury that will keep you from running for months or more. I would recommend you read...
Today I begin my first day of keeping track of my training progress again. I have been reluctant to share my progress for fear that I will jinx myself....
Thank you Paul for this excellent resource. The whole article is available online at: http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2000/02_00/fredericson.htm (watch...
Christie Smith
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Mar 4, 2003 2:48 am
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I thank you for your kind words and think your program is likely to greatly reduce your risk of re-injury. One other thing that I have done is to run on flat...
... Thanks for posting. I find this kind of post quite valuable! Posts like this are the reason why I read this group. ... I would be interested in your...
Todd, Can you send me the link to the article "Quick solutions for the IT Band friction syndrome" Thanks in advance, Raghu "toddanthes <tanthes@...>"...
No problem regarding the email. However, I did post this reply message to the listserve. Yes, both the stick and the foam roller are quite pricey. I bought...
Hi. I religiously use both the stick and foam roller to help alleviate my IT band and my upper/lower calf muscle. It has really helped although I am not back...
How long have you had ITBS and has the roller helped you get back to 100%. I got on it right after the first onset of pain and have done Xray's,PT, Stretches...
I am currently recovering from ITBS and have a question about starting to run again. I have started to slowly run again. I started with 1 mile on the treadmill...
I picked up a couple of helpful tools at the LA Marathon Expo last weekend. I already have 3 sticks and a foam roller. I keep one stick at home, one at the...
If your pain is ITB pain do not continue running or you will only make things worse. Running uphill, as many people do on a treadmill, changes the angle at...
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