Hello, We are researchers at the Jefferson Psychometric Lab of the University of Virginia conducting a study on the relationship between personality and pain....
Hello, I'm new to this forum. I've been running for about 6 years, and developed ITBS a little over a month ago. i took a couple weeks off, and am slowly...
I don't know if it is common or not but when I was getting better from ITBS and I had been massaging the area above my knee, I had gigantic bruises. The IT...
Mark Pecaut
mpecaut@...
Jan 25, 2007 8:49 pm
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I know that some people here have ultimately resorted to the surgery, and others have had success with less invasive measures such as PT and exercises. My...
I decided on surgery when all the passive measures didn't work and my pain continued to get worse. Since surgery, though, the 2 successful things I've done...
I really think it comes down to when you exhaust the options available (PT, rest, cortisone, stretches, etc.) and just do not feel like things are getting...
I too waiting until I had tried everything else. 2.5 years of PT, strength training, massage, multiple cortisone injections, orthotics, different shoes,...
Hi Krista, I was wondering if you might tell me the name and location of your surgeon? Also, what kind of procedure specifically did you have done? Thanks ...
Dr. Michael Lee - he's located in Phoenix, AZ - team doc for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He scoped my entire knee first to make sure there was no other damage...
My 15 year old child being in constant pain. Her problem was the itbs problem was where it connect to the hip....
christietaylor@...
Jan 28, 2007 2:51 pm
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Hello, We are researchers at the Jefferson Psychometric Lab of the University of Virginia conducting a study on the relationship between personality and pain....
I've been running for 3 years and have 4 marathons and probably 10 half's completed. Am in good shape for 49 yrs old (no weight gain since high school) but...
You're fooling yourself!! I promise you if you try to run the marathon you will be in excruciating pain well before the finish line, and definitely would not...
... half's completed. Am in good shape for 49 yrs old (no weight gain since high school) but recently after a 18 mile run the outside of my knee is burning and...
If you are hurting after just 4 miles I would say you may need to sit this one out. It can get better but not that quick and not with running a marathon right...
... I will join those advising you to stay out from this. I came down with ITBS after my first marathon in 2004. At first it was hurting after 4 miles. I ...
Hi everyone - I am new to the group and really need some advice. I have been in constant pain for the past 2 1/2 years and finally after two needless surgerys...
Thanks to everyone who responded to my dilema on to run the marathon, or not. I decided to run the half marathon, which was a compromise. I have been doing...
I had a terrible flare up while training for Chicago 06. I was able to do the full marathon. I stretched, iced etc. Also had nearly weekly ART sessions...
I'm interested in knowing if, aside from the ART therapy, if you got orthotics for your running shoes, and if you have any strength differences between your 2...
I have a question what is ART sessions? I had IT Band problems on my right knee and now it is on my left. I feel like I am going through the same thing over...
ashleyrunner@...
Mar 8, 2007 2:40 am
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Hi Ashley! I have been dealing with IT issues on both knees. Not that I'm proud to say that I join you in that struggle, but I can definitely empathize with...
Hi Melanie From what I read it is rare for both knees to be affected. My PT is great, I am not sure where you live, but if you live near Dayton Ohio this is a...
ashleyrunner@...
Mar 8, 2007 1:43 pm
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Thanks Ashley. I live in Nevada, so I'm no where close to you, but I appreciate the offer. The IT pains are different in both legs. I get extreme tightness...
I have had ITBS in my right leg for 8 months now. I believe I incurred this injury as a result of overtraining. I was just getting into triathlon and went on...
Kathy, This sounds similar to what happened with me, although I waited 2.5 years before having surgery. Do a search on my posts & you'll find some of my...
... ultrasound, stretching, rest, activity modification, Patt-Strap, and 9 rigorous Graston sessions. I wondered what Graston was but found good explanations...
Kathy I have had the surgery on my right knee after about 10 months and was running about 2 weeks after the surgery. If you don't mind the scare I would...
ashleyrunner@...
Mar 11, 2007 7:52 pm
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Hi all, I've been dealing with ITBS for about 4 months. It seemed to come out of nowhere in my right knee and stopped me dead in my tracks (so to speak)....
Hi Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your troubles with ITBS. Believe me, I understand your frustration. I myself have been battling it in my right leg for 8...
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