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Illiotibial band (ITB) stretches to help treat Runner’s Knee

Posted December 16th, 2006 at 11:30 AM by Jim Fortner

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TFS. Also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.

iliotibial-band.jpgAny treatment for Runners Knee, or inflammation of the illiotibial band (pictured to the right), must be done in conjunction with stretching of the ITB and massage.

I use two ITB stretches … one for the knee and one for the hip. They were recommended to me by the Union Memorial Hospital’s Sports Medicine Clinic in Baltimore, MD the two times I went to them with ITB problems.

The ITB stretch for the knee is simply cross-legged toe touches. Stand erect and cross your legs just below the knee with your right leg in front, your right foot on the outside of your left foot and your toes pointed forward. Then, bend from the waist to try to touch your toes.
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