Your knee pain could be attributed to IT band syndrome. Here’s what to know to sidestep the aches. By The Runner’s World Editors Knee pain is one of the most common aches that runners will likely ...

You may also experience pain with IT band syndrome when you run slowly. That’s because the IT band connects to the knee, and when you’re running slower, the knee spends more time in a 20- to ...

The main complaint of IT band syndrome is of pain on the outside of the knee – sometimes sharp, but often aching – that comes on after an activity like running. Going up and especially down ...

Knee pain is one of the most common aches that runners will likely experience at some point throughout their lifetime. In fact, if you get any group of runners together, there’s a high chance ...

Weak glutes can also contribute to IT band syndrome. Unlike many overuse injuries, however, IT band pain afflicts seasoned runners almost as much as beginners. When the iliotibial band comes near the ...

If it doesn't improve, see a doctor. Iliotibial band syndrome manifests itself as a pain on the outside of the knee. It usually starts about five minutes into a run and lets up as soon as the ...

Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common cause of knee pain in long distance runners. The pain is caused by friction of the iliotibial band over the lateral epicondyle of the femur. Two hundred ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (commonly called runner's knee) describes pain in the patellofemoral joint ... including the hamstring muscles and the iliotibial (IT) band (the connective tissue that ...

Tendons, thick bands of tissue that attach the bones to muscles. Runner’s knee is a catch-all phrase used to describe several types of pain associated with running. This can include patellofemoral ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, discusses the top causes of knee pain, and how to get lasting, and natural relief.

Strengthening your knee joint with some dumbbell or resistance band exercises ... injuries such as ITB syndrome and patellar tendonitis,” says Fran. Whether the pain is at the front of your ...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) Also known as “runner’s knee ... such as step-ups and lateral band walks, can help to further optimize knee function and prevent future ...