What Is The ITB? The iliotibial band, sometimes referred to as the iliotibial tract, or the ITB for short is a thick band of fascia (connective tissue). The connective tissue originates from the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) and Gluteus Maximus (glute max) muscles on the outside of the pelvis as seen in the image below…. Read More >
Treating ITB Syndrome, A Physiotherapists Perspective As a Sydney physio practicing in an exercise crazy city and a runners paradise, like many other physios I am frequently called on to assess and treat knee pain, including ITB complaints. Treating ITB syndrome requires the physiotherapist to look at all of the potential causes and assessing the… Read More >
Where Is Your ITB? The Ilio-Tibial Band, ITB for short is a thick band of fascia (connective tissue) running along the outside of the thigh, extending from the hip superficially down the outside of the thigh finishing up at the knee. Although sometimes referred to as the “runners muscle” the ITB is not actually a… Read More >