Hi all, last week I asked my physiotherapist about ART. (Remeber, I am the German girl that does not know the German word for ART) I explained to her what is...
Hi all, I have another question. A few years ago I was bitten by a tick (a little bug), and I got borelliosis (lhyme disease) from this. Borelliosis is a...
Dear Jon, thank you for your advice. I am glad that there is hope that I can get well again without ART. I guess I will look for a PT that does that therapy...
Hi all, i am looking for surgeons who have successfully done the ITB release several times. Can someone email me surgeon names and contacts? Here is my...
I was/am an avid runner. I also referee ice hockey and lacrosse. Approx. 6 month ago, i felt pain in the area of my hip with pain down the leg on the same side...
My ITBS shows up in the hip first, works its way down to the knee. Ann ... From: Jack Lally To: itbs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 9:39 AM...
Hi there, I'm a runner, or at least I'm someone trying to train for a marathon. I got orthotics and a cortisone shot, am doing PT, use the roller, ice, and am...
Aqua jogging keeping your knees nearly straight is a great cross-training approach for runners. Also swimming without doing a scissors kick s good. In ...
Paul~ I followed your advice last year when I was heading to the Chicago marathon and it worked.? I got through the entire distance with no ITB flare up. ...
I have been dealing with IT band problems for about a year now. It first began in my right leg. I went to PT, used the roller, iced etc. For the past two...
Thanks, I'll look into a pool nearby. I do wear the strap already - sometimes it seems to help and sometimes it seems to aggravate it further. Carolyn...
Beth, Glad to hear you are doing well! It was very gratifying to know you got throught the race. I am running Twin Cities in 10 days; the weather forecast ...
Hi Kristie, I'm far from an expert, but I won't let that stop me from giving advice! In my case, when I have a flair up, it seems to ache earlier and earlier...
Hey there- My name is a Judi. I am a triathlete and did my first full marathon last spring. My last tri was an oly distance in August. I am training for a half...
Don't hesitate on starting your ART treatment if you found a chiro that does this. My appointments started at about $35 (that was ART and ultrasound together)...
Judi, When you run, focus on your technique. Strike on the mid to forefoot and avoid the heel. If you don't already keep a straight posture and land your...
Thanks for your help! I am going to try running a few miles on a treadmill tomorrow and see how it goes. I got my IT bands in the mail yesterday and so far...
Well no good. Tried to run yesterday - made it just under 3 miles and my knee was throbbing on the treadmill. My IT bands didn't help at all. Not sure what to...
Find someone in your area that practices ART. That has been the only thing that has worked for me. Warm Regards, Melanie A. Galvin Mortgage Planner Phone:...
Hi Judi: I have tried 3 different types of straps. They all didn't work-they slid when I would sweat. I have had MRI's, ultrasounds, x-rays-seen orthopedic...
Melanie, Your email caught my eye because you talked about walking through the grocery store without feeling the need to stretch. It made me laugh because ...
Hi Jean: I'm glad you can relate. I noticed a considerable difference immediately after going to my Chiro for ART. Through my journey to find him, the ortho...
Thank you both for your info. I have a call into an ART chiro - will let you know how it goes. I wish you both the best in your recovery!! judi [Non-text...
I had ITBS last year about this time in my right leg. I spent my first month cross training and in PT with no success. Three trips to my chiro, who utilizes...
You all have been so helpful - thanks!! I have an appt with an ART chiro on Friday. The visits are expensive, not even sure if it's worth going thru my...
pttherapy.com - this is a product website that has a product similar to a foam roller. They have an interesting article on ITBS.>> ********* I tried to locate...
If any of you are interested in finding out how complex the knee is, check out this book, "The Knee: Form, Function, and Ligament Reconstruction" at...
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