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IT Band Syndrome Treatment in Glen Iris

Expert physiotherapy for IT band syndrome and iliotibial band friction — in-clinic and in-home across Glen Iris.

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Suffering From IT Band Syndrome in Glen Iris?

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury causing outer knee pain, often affecting athletes like runners and cyclists, and those new to repetitive knee movements.

The IT band is a thick, fibrous connective tissue extending from the hip to the shinbone, stabilizing the knee and assisting in hip abduction.

Pain occurs when the IT band becomes irritated or inflamed due to excessive friction as it glides over the lateral femoral epicondyle (outer thighbone) during repetitive knee movements. This friction can inflame the band, surrounding tissues, or bursae, causing ITBS pain.

Common Symptoms & Causes Of IT Band Syndrome

  • Potential for Hip Pain: Pain may extend up the outer thigh towards the hip.
  • Clicking or Snapping Sensation: A clicking, popping, or snapping sensation on the outer knee during movement may be reported.
  • Inflammatory Signs: The outer knee area might exhibit warmth, slight redness, or swelling.
  • Resting Pain in Advanced Cases: In severe cases, pain can become constant, even at rest.

Our IT Band Syndrome Treatment Approach

Every patient is different. We start with a thorough assessment to understand exactly what’s causing your pain — then build a personalised treatment plan around your goals, lifestyle, and timeline.

  • Load Management: Structured running load reduction to allow ITB irritation to settle.
  • Running Gait Retraining: Video gait analysis and retraining to reduce lateral knee stress.
  • Hip & Glute Strengthening: Progressive hip abductor and glute strengthening to reduce ITB tension.
  • Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Release: Hands-on treatment for tight ITB, TFL, and lateral quadriceps.
  • Dry Needling: Trigger point release for tight TFL, glutes, and lateral thigh muscles.
  • Return-to-Running Program: Structured graded running program to safely return to full training.

In-Clinic & In-Home Available

We treat patients both at our Glen Iris clinic and in the comfort of your own home — ideal for patients who find it difficult to travel.

NDIS Participants Welcome — We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Contact us to discuss your funding options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IT Band Syndrome is an overuse injury common in runners and cyclists, characterized by pain on the outside of the knee. It occurs when the iliotibial band, a thick band of connective tissue running from the hip to the shin, becomes inflamed or irritated, often due to repetitive friction over the knee joint.
ITBS is typically caused by repetitive knee flexion and extension, often exacerbated by biomechanical factors such as weak hip abductors, poor running form, leg length discrepancies, or improper footwear. Training errors like sudden increases in mileage or downhill running can also contribute.
Diagnosis usually involves a thorough physical examination, including specific tests like the Ober’s test to assess ITB tightness and palpation of the lateral knee. Our clinicians also perform a detailed gait analysis to identify underlying biomechanical contributors.
Recovery time for ITBS varies depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. With consistent, evidence-based physiotherapy, most individuals experience significant improvement within 4-8 weeks, though chronic cases may require a longer, more structured rehabilitation period.
It’s generally recommended to temporarily reduce or modify activities that aggravate your ITBS pain. Our approach focuses on relative rest and active recovery, gradually reintroducing activity as pain subsides and strength improves, guided by precise load monitoring.
Effective treatments for ITBS include targeted manual therapy, dry needling, progressive strengthening of hip and core muscles, biomechanical correction through gait analysis, and in some cases, custom orthotics or shockwave therapy for persistent symptoms. Our holistic approach addresses both symptoms and root causes.

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