Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Pain Syndrome

How does it feel?

Do You feel any of these symptoms:

• Sharp
• Tightness
• Stiffness
• Dull
• Aching
• Throbbing
• Clicking
• Stiff
• Snapping
• Tight

Signs and Symptoms

• Stabbing or stinging pain along the outside of the knee.
• A feeling of the IT band “snapping” over the knee as it bends and straightens.
• Swelling near the outside of your knee.
• Occasional tightness and pain at the outside of the hip.
• Continuous pain following activity, particularly with walking, climbing, or descending stairs,

Diagnosis

• We conduct a thorough examination including the back, hips, knee, and ankle/foot. We determine the root cause of your symptoms to ensure that physical therapy treatment is the best option for you.
• We examine posture, range of motion, strength, reflexes, sensation, soft tissue mobility, joint mobility, nerve mobility, and functional movements to create a custom treatment plan. We also take into account any imaging that you have had like X-Rays, MRI, CT scans, etc.

Can Physical Therapy Help?

• Yes!!! If you have a partial tear or are looking for a conservative treatment, then physical therapy can definitely help restore normal motion, strength, and balance.
• Good news!!! Recent research has actually shown that physical therapy is a better option than surgery, pain medication and injections. We can help you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and tests that cost a fortune with limited effectiveness.
• Steven was there when I really needed him. I had injured my leg playing football after work and had to limp off the field in pain. Even though it was late in the day, Steven was willing to see me on such short notice. After spending a great deal of time listening to me and assessing my leg, he was able to diagnose my injury and go through the recovery process with me. His positivity, caring personality and professionalism made me feel confident that I went to the right person. He even went out of his way to check up on me the next day. Steven is extremely knowledgeable and has a strong sports and orthopedic background. I would highly recommend him to anyone for sports related injuries like mine. – Eric W.
• “I’ve had knee issues since I was a child. Being an avid runner didn’t exactly help my knees and I’ve dealt with frequent pain and swelling for years. After a friend’s recommendation, I chose to see Dr. B to see if he could help me enjoy running again, pain free. I was skeptical at first, but week after week I saw improvements. Dr. B took the time to talk with me, discuss my goals, my issues, and/or hesitation with certain exercises. He never judged or made me feel I couldn’t do it. His patience was a breath of fresh air. His enthusiasm made me excited to share my progress! After just a few months I am happy to share I ran for the first time in almost 2 years without my knee brace! And for the first time in YEARS without pain! Thank you Dr. B!” – Donna M.

We Treat a Variety Of Knee Pain:

• Knee Arthritis
• Meniscus Tear
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Iliotibial Pain Band Syndrome (IT Band)
• Knee Ligament Injury (ACL Tear)
• Quad Strain Hamstring Strain

We may use a combination of the following techniques to help you get your life back (click each link to learn more):

• Joint Manipulation/Mobilization
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Pain Reducing Modalities
• Neuromuscular Retraining
• Mobility Training
• Strength Training
• Endurance Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Kinesiology Taping

What should I do next?

• Schedule an initial examination – only $77, no physician referral needed!
• Let us find the root cause of your pain
• Create a custom treatment plan for you
• Start living pain-free!

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