In previous blog posts we have covered what ITB is, and the causes thereof. Here we will discuss prevention and treatment of this debilitating syndrome.
“Prevention is better than a cure.”
- Desiderius Erasmus.
This great renaissance scholar obviously knew what he was talking about!
Here are some steps you can take to prevent iliotibial band syndrome: 
• Decrease your mileage or take a few days off if you feel pain on the outside of your knee. • Do a warm up walk before your begin your run
• Check to see that your running shoes are not worn out
• Try to run on a flat surface
If you suspect that you may already be suffering with ITB Syndrome, your initial self-treatment should include rest (from your aggravating activity), ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
To prevent further injury, you should seek professional assistance to confirm your diagnosis. Self-diagnosis may sometimes cause you to miss a symptom that may relate to a different injury or prognosis. As a physiotherapist, I struggled with this myself. I neglected possible training errors which Geron reminded me of and only minimized my training when full rest was ordered. The importance of medical professionals and their input will ensure that you are on the correct path to recovery.
If self-treatment does not resolve your issue, get to physiotherapy treatment as soon as possible to assist you with the healing process. We will assist in prevention and recurrence of ITB Syndrome by correcting external factors.
In the next blog post we will prescribe you with the correct exercises to help you with active recovery, so even if you’re not running, you should strengthen your weak areas and get yourself back on track sooner rather than later.
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