Scand J Med Sci Sports August 2010 PMID 19706004

Iliotibial band syndrome: an examination of the evidence behind a number of treatment options.

E C Falvey, R A Clark, A Franklyn-Miller, A L Bryant, C Briggs, P R McCrory

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Peak: 3 in Jun 2013
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What people are saying

Both posters reference previous work and the published article, with phrases like 'more evidence that it does undergo strain' and 'reconcile it with the Falvey paper,' which demonstrate a thoughtful engagement with the research. The tone reflects curiosity and a desire to understand and integrate new insights into existing knowledge, showing moderate interest and engagement levels.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the evidence suggesting that the ITB experiences strain, aligning with the research findings.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate curiosity, with posters contemplating how to reconcile new information with previous studies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some effort to interpret and compare evidence, indicating active but not deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The responses suggest the article could influence ongoing debates and future research directions, indicating a noteworthy impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common cause of lateral thigh pain in athletes, often treated with stretching and inflammation management.
  • The study examined the anatomical and biomechanical properties of the ITB through cadaver tests and live measurements, revealing that the most effective stretching method (Ober test) generates significantly more strain than other methods like the straight leg raise, challenging traditional treatment approaches.
  • Findings suggest that future research should focus on effectively stretching and lengthening the muscular components of the ITB-TFL complex rather than solely targeting inflammation or general stretching techniques.

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Greg Lehman
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So, if your argument is that the ITB doesn't undergo strain I'm not sure we can say that. Even though some previous work made such an argument (Falvey https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1) There seems to be more evidence that it does undergo strain

Feb 19, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 46,735 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

https://t.co/YRN5sxr1Bj Iliotibial band syndrome: an examination of the evidence behind a number of treatment options https://t.co/b21S0tytf9

Mar 24, 2019 · 3 likes · 26,312 followers View post →
Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

I think I need to read this paper (https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1) and try to reconcile it with the Falvey paper (https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1) and your work https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1

Jan 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 46,735 followers View post →
Paul Bliton
@PaulBliton · X

RT @GregLehman: So, if your argument is that the ITB doesn't undergo strain I'm not sure we can say that. Even though some previous work m…

Feb 19, 2021 · 1 share · 1,653 followers View post →

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Paul Bliton
@PaulBliton · X

RT @GregLehman: So, if your argument is that the ITB doesn't undergo strain I'm not sure we can say that. Even though some previous work m…

Feb 19, 2021 · 1 share · 1,653 followers View post →
Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

So, if your argument is that the ITB doesn't undergo strain I'm not sure we can say that. Even though some previous work made such an argument (Falvey https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1) There seems to be more evidence that it does undergo strain

Feb 19, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 46,735 followers View post →
Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

I think I need to read this paper (https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1) and try to reconcile it with the Falvey paper (https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1) and your work https://t.co/8C1ZTlbwG1

Jan 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 46,735 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

https://t.co/YRN5sxr1Bj Iliotibial band syndrome: an examination of the evidence behind a number of treatment options https://t.co/b21S0tytf9

Mar 24, 2019 · 3 likes · 26,312 followers View post →