Any of you runners had ITB syndrom?

SolidSqual

I've been running my **** off for the Marine Corp. Recently I developed a burning sensation while running on the anterior side of my right knee. Later during a workout, this burning developed into shooting pain. Despite taking a week off here and there, the pain continued to return, but was never persistent after a workout.

Evidently, this is textbook ITB. I saw a Sports Med doctor and he's given me some stretches to do. He's optimistic that with a few weeks rest and a good stretching regiment, I can be back to 100% and go to OCS.

What's your experience with ITB? Any treatment suggestions?

Mike

shawn474

One of the hardest injuries to overcome in a short turnaround. Result of overuse, probably training on uneven surfaces, maybe worn shoes, etc. If you want some advice PM me or give me a call for some recommendations. It's a pain in the arse and something that SHOULD go away in a week or two with proper treatment and modification of activity.

SolidSqual

Thanks PM sent.

zingo

While pain can be acute to quite painful, the iliotibial band can be rested, iced, compressed and elevated (RICE) to reduce pain and inflammation, followed by stretching. Massage therapy may also be beneficial. Using a foam roller to loosen the iliotibial band can help prevent and treat pain although the treatment itself can be very painful to some. Also, an ultra sound machine can be used around the area to relax it, followed by a machine that utilizes electrode stimulation to the area to further relax it. This can result in more comfort and/or a wider range of motion. Consulting with a doctor or referring to a registered physiotherapist or athletic therapist would be the best solutions. In severe cases where a conservative approach has failed, surgery can be a good option.

tommyboy

Hope the knee feels better. Never had anything like that before, but I'm still young yet so I'm sure it'll happen sooner or later;)

Just curious (sorry if I'm going too off topic), but how does the marine corp test when it comes to running? Is there a required time to beat or something. My friend who is in the national guard has to run a mile and half in like 9:30 to be considered in "great" shape. Not sure if its the same or not.

SolidSqual

tommyboy wrote: »

Hope the knee feels better. Never had anything like that before, but I'm still young yet so I'm sure it'll happen sooner or later;)

Just curious (sorry if I'm going too off topic), but how does the marine corp test when it comes to running? Is there a required time to beat or something. My friend who is in the national guard has to run a mile and half in like 9:30 to be considered in "great" shape. Not sure if its the same or not.

If it's just one mile, I run it in 6:22. Officers are required to run 3 miles in under 24 minutes to be competitive. An excellent score is 18 minutes. My current times are around 22 to 23 minutes.

PS, I'm only 28. Did I just get called old?

shawn474

zingo wrote: »

In severe cases where a conservative approach has failed, surgery can be a good option.

Surgery for this condition is one the most failed interventional techniques in sports medicine. It is called a lateral release and has the least success of any surgery that I have ever rehabbed (13 years as a certified athletic trainer). I have probably seen a total of between 30 and 40 patients who have undergone lateral release and not one of them has gotten better. In fact, it (the surgery, nit the injury) has ended most of their careers in various sports. I am pretty sure that would not be an option for you if you want to be a candidate for OCS.

The other info. that you quoted was good. Ultrasound and e-stim, while effective in SOME cases, unfortunately are used for "therapy" by many P.T. clinics because of their ability to charge a crapload for services while you spend 15 minutes on a table hooked up to a machine. The foam roller is the least expensive and most effective form of treatment that will help address the problem, as will proper footwear. In some cases, a pair of orthotics can address the problem, but mostly a modification of activity, with anti-inflammatories, proper stretching, heat and ice can deal with this.

sda2mike

i had that about 8 yrs ago. then instead of every day, i ran every other and it went away. when i was training for my 1st marathon, it came back when the runs started to get long. i adjusted my schedule for more rest after long runs and it's been fine. i've run 2 full and 1 half marathon. and a bunch of 10mile, 10k, 5 and the 7 mile bridge twice. no issues, except i'm as slow as a slug!:p