Trial reportJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2020
Iliotibial band syndrome rehabilitation in female runners: a pilot randomized study.
Trial report in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effects of Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening Exercises on Pain & Flexibility Among Runners With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Clamshells and Frog Pump Exercises on Gluteus Medius Strengthening and Lower Extremity Function in Runners With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Who cites it
9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of conservative treatment strategies for iliotibial band syndrome on pain and function in runners: a systematic review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Manual Therapy Versus Strength Training for Iliotibial Band Syndrome on Pain and Functional Recovery in Runners: A Pilot Study.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2026Article
- Biomechanical study of characteristics of dynamic stability of lower limbs in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Cross cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Persian version of the university of Wisconsin running injury and recovery index.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Aetiological Factors of Running-Related Injuries: A 12 Month Prospective "Running Injury Surveillance Centre" (RISC) Study.Sports medicine - open · 2023Article
- Stretching and Releasing of Iliotibial Band Complex in Patients with Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Review
- Knee Iliotibial Band Z-Plasty Lengthening and Bursectomy Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2022Article
- Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Plank Times and Lower Extremity Overuse Injury in Collegiate Track-and-Field and Cross Country Athletes.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) carries marked morbidity in runners. Its management is not standardized and lacks evidence base. We evaluated the effectiveness of three different exercises programs in reducing ITBS symptoms.
methodsPatients were divided into three equal treatment groups: ITB stretching (group A), conventional exercise (group B), and experimental hip strengthening exercise (group C). Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS; every week), lower extremity functional scale (LEFS; every 2 weeks), dynamometer (DN; weeks 0, 2, 4, 6, 8), single-limb mini squat (SLMS; week 0, 8), and Y-balance test™ (YBT), between and within group's differences were evaluated using ANOVA model.
resultsTwenty-four female runners (age 19-45 years) were included into one of three groups (A, B, and C). Statistical significance (p < 0.05) within group C was observed for composite YBT and DN for injured and non-injured leg, the YBT (injured leg for the posterior medial), LEFS, NPRS, and the SLMS. Statistical significance (p < 0.05) was found between group A and group C. The stretching group exhibited statistically significant (p < 0.05) YBT anterior reach for the injured/non-injured leg and the LEFS.
conclusionThere were no statistical differences between the three groups. The subjects who underwent experimental hip strengthening exercises consistently showed improvements in outcome measures, and never scored less than the other two groups.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT0229615.
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