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Muscle performance factors and altered loading mechanics have been linked to a variety
of lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders. In this article, biomechanical risk factors
asso-ciated with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) are described, and a strategy for
incorporating these factors into the clinical evaluation of and treatment for that disorder is
presented. Abnormal movement patterns in runners and cyclists with ITBS are discussed,
and the pathophysiological characteristics of this syndrome are considered in light of
prior and current studies in anatomy. Differential diagnoses and the use of imaging,
medications, and injections in the treatment of ITBS are reviewed. The roles of hip
muscle strength, kinematics, and kinetics are detailed, and the assessment and treatment
of muscle perfor-mance factors are discussed, with emphasis on identifying and treating
movement dysfunc-tion. Various stages of rehabilitation, including strengthening
progressions to reduce soft-tissue injury, are described in detail. ITBS is an extremely
common orthopedic condi-tion that presents with consistent dysfunctional patterns in
muscle performance and movement deviation. Through careful assessment of lower
quarter function, the clinician can properly identify individuals and initiate treatment.
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INTRODUCTION
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the leading cause of lateral knee pain in runners and
accounts for 15% of overuse injuries in cyclists [1-5]. While balancing the need to
promote fitness and the associated risks of repetitive-motion injuries such as ITBS,
physicians and other rehabilitation professionals have searched for methods of identifying
contributing factors for overuse injuries as well as treatments that restore function and
enable patients to maintain their exercise activities.
The first detailed case on ITBS was published by Renne [6] in 1975. The subjects studied
were military recruits whose running and training activities had increased rapidly. Hall-marks
of ITBS were pain on weight bearing at 30° of knee flexion and the exacerbation of pain after
having run more than 2 miles or having hiked more than 10 miles.
Lateral knee pain at the femoral epicondyle is a key finding in patients with ITBS [6- R.L.B. Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy,
2322 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608.
8]. Noble [9] analyzed 100 patients with ITBS and developed the Noble compression test,
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in which compression over the lateral epicondyle of the femur at 30° of knee flexion rb415@comcast.net
elicits pain reproduction. This test is now commonly used to diagnose ITBS. Orchard et Disclosure: nothing to disclose
al [10] described ITBS in runners as an impingement zone related to the time period just R.B.S. Department of Physical Therapy
after heel strike as the knee approaches 30° of flexion. The investigators described this as and Rehabilitation Science, Department
the deceleration phase, which suggests that impingement occurs during eccentric loading of Radiol-ogy and Biomedical Imaging,
University of California, San Francisco,
of the iliotibial band during the weight-acceptance phase of running. CA Disclosure: nothing to disclose
M.F. Division of Physical Medicine and Re-
habilitation, Department of Orthopaedic
ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS Sur-gery, Stanford University School of
Medicine, Stanford, CA
The iliotibial band is a fascial structure composed of dense connective tissue that assists Disclosure: nothing to disclose
stance stability and is capable of resisting large varus torques at the knee [7,11,12]. Disclosure Key can be found on the Table
Proximally, the iliotibial band provides an insertion for the tensor fascia lata and gluteus of Contents and at www.pmrjournal.org
maximus muscles [13]. Based on dissections of 1 orangutan, 3 chimpanzees, 1 gorilla, 1 Submitted for publication September 16,
bear, and other 4-legged animals, Kaplan [13] concluded that, although all quadruped 2010; accepted January 4, 2011.
Figure 2. (A) Normal alignment. (B) Trendelenburg sign. (C) Compensated Trendelenburg sign. Reprinted with permission of the Sports and
Orthopedic Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association and Chris Powers, PhD, PT. Powers C. The influence of abnormal hip
mechanics on knee injury: a biomechanical perspective. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40:42-49 [27].
inspection, the investigators noted that the subjects with anterior superior iliac spine to medial malleolus, reported in
ITBS landed in greater hip adduction and knee internal 10%. McNicol et al [26] also reported on 52 cases of ITBS in
rotation. Noehren et al [22] and Ferber et al [21] support runners, including 34 men and 18 women with ITBS. The
the theory of frontal and transverse plane factors in female investigators reported that 55% had mild-to-severe knee varus,
run-ners, specifically, excessive hip adduction and knee and 8% had mild knee valgus. These studies suggest that
internal rotation. Further study is needed to explain why clinical management of ITBS may involve training meth-ods
these run-ners exhibited greater hip adduction, knee to control frontal plane dynamics at the knee, in addition to
internal rotation, and femoral external rotation. In addition, assessing and treating transverse plane issues.
male runners need further assessment in similar research One way to theoretically visualize the relationship be-
models. Weight-bear-ing magnetic resonance imaging and tween the hip and knee frontal plane relationships involves
dual fluoroscopic imag-ing may be useful to further assess the use of ground reaction force diagrams. During normal
femoral rotation in male and female runners with and single-limb stance as described by Powers [27], the ground
without ITBS, specifically aimed at evaluating the role of reaction force vector may pass medial to the knee joint and
transverse plane contributing factors of the hip [23-25]. produce a varus torque at the knee (Figure 2A). However,
Hamill et al [12] modeled iliotibial band strain rate with with excessive hip adduction during a single-limb stance
software for interactive musculoskeletal modeling (SIMM and Trendelenburg sign, the ground reaction force vector
4.0; Motion Analysis Corporation, Santa Rosa, CA). This may pass more medial, with a larger perpendicular distance
prospective study of female runners compared iliotibial to the knee joint (Figure 2B). The result is an increased
band strain (calculated as the change in length during varus torque at the knee, along with an elongated lateral hip
running divided by the resting length), strain rate musculature, both of which place increased stress on the
(calculated as the change in strain divided by the change in iliotibial band [27,28]. The third possible disturbance at the
time), and duration of impingement in 17 patients with knee is a valgus stress and ground reaction force vector
ITBS and 17 age-matched controls. The entire stance was lateral to the knee, combined with an increased hip
measured, with a focus on touch-down and peak knee adduction, a compensated Trendelenburg sign (Figure 2C).
flexion. Although strain was increased versus that in the Abnormal mechanics at the foot and the tibia may play a
control, only strain rate was statistically significant between role in the development of ITBS given the anatomic connec-
the groups. The investigators suggested that strain rate is a tion of the iliotibial band to the tibia and the interrelationship
factor in the development of ITBS. of the foot and the tibia. Noehren et al [22] analyzed biome-
Taunton et al [5] used a retrospective design to analyze data chanical factors in the hip, knee, and rear foot in female
on 2002 running injuries, including 63 men and 105 women runners who go on to develop ITBS, and, although hip
with ITBS. Varus knee alignment was reported in 33%, and adduction and knee internal rotation were the primary find-
valgus alignment was reported in 15%. Leg-length ings in this cohort, these investigators were able to identify a
discrepancy, defined as a greater than 0.5-cm difference in subset of 4 participants who exhibited excessive calcaneal
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noninjured cyclists were analyzed with motion analysis and Taunton et al [5] reported on 168 cases of ITBS with a
synchronized foot-pedal forces. Findings included the fol- distribution 38% men, 62% women, average weekly hours of
lowing: (1) lower pedal reaction force at 17%-19% versus running 4.9, training years 7.3, body mass index of 23.7 for
ground reaction force in runners, and (2) shorter impinge-ment men and 21.2 for women, and age 31.1 years. Only age
zone contact time, calculated at 38 ms in cyclists versus 75 ms younger than 34 years in men was a significant factor among
in runners. However, the investigators discussed the issue of these variables. ITBS was associated with pain after a run that
repetitive stress in a typical workout, commenting that cycling restricted the ability to run. McNicol et al [26] reported 52
results in more repetitions (ie, 6600 repetitions during a 1.25- cases of ITBs; 42% were found to be related to training errors,
hour ride versus 4800 repetitions during a 10-km run). such as rapid commencement (2 cases), sudden hill exposure
Interestingly, Farrell et al [2] described a theo-retical (1 case), single severe session (12 cases), rapid increase
mechanism of stress to the iliotibial band in cyclists in which volume of training (7 cases), and footwear and surface issues
the shorter leg, when fixed to the pedal, is over-stretched (4 cases). Similarly, Messier et al [29] studied 48 cases of
laterally and functions in less knee flexion, thereby increasing ITBS; compared with 70 controls and reported ITBS cases, the
the time spend in the impingement zone. Whether running or patients had increased training mileage and less experi-ence.
cycling, the factors of impingement time and intensity of In summary, the subjective examination in cases of ITBS has
loading are important. the defining characteristics of lateral knee pain with repetitive
Training factors, including rapid increases in mileage and knee activity usually in a weight-bearing position and
hill training, can lead to iliotibial band injury [2,29]. Orchard associated overtraining issues.
et al [10] suggested that increased impingement zone impact Objectively, the Noble compression test may be used to
time during both downhill and slow running leads to ITBS and provocate symptoms by compressing the iliotibial band at the
sprinting may result in relatively less impact time be-cause of lateral epicondyle with 30° knee flexion [9]. The patient is
greater knee flexion beyond the impingement zone. This positioned with the knee at 90° flexion, and compression is
particular theory was not supported by Miller et al [30], who applied just proximal to the lateral epicondyle as the knee is
found, during an exhaustive run, increased knee flexion at heel extended toward full extension. The 30° flexion is the
strike in runners with a history of ITBS. Our review did not impingement zone specific to the iliotibial band and lateral
find experimental studies that evaluated the effect of sprinting femoral epicondyle as described in cadaver studies by both
on iliotibial band strain or impingement, although the topic Orchard et al [10] and Fairclough et al [14]. Differentiating
seems relevant for future research. Messier et al [29] reported related structures uses this impingement zone concept as well
that less experienced runners with rapid changes in mileage as lack of other objective test findings for injury to the lateral
were at risk for ITBS, but hypothesized that intrinsic factors, meniscus, lateral retinaculum, popliteus and biceps femoris
including strength deficits, were necessary for extrin-sic tendons, patellofemoral joint, and lateral collateral ligament.
factors to cause symptoms. The investigators also reported Although not frequently used for diagnosis, Ekman et al [40]
increased cross-training habits (ie, swimming and cycling) in used magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate 7 patients with
runners with ITBS versus the control group. ITBS and 10 age- and gender-matched controls. The
investigators reported thickening of the iliotibial band over the
CLINICAL EXAMINATION lateral femoral condyle (5.49 mm ITBS and 2.52 mm control;
P .05) and fluid deep to the iliotibial band at the lateral
Sutker et al [39] evaluated 1030 runners with lower extrem-ity epicondyle in 5 of 7 cases.
complaints and diagnosed 48 cases of ITBS. Subjectively, the
patients described lateral knee pain associated with re-petitive
loading in a weight-bearing position (ie, running and stairs).
Clinical Assessment of Flexibility
Functionally, the runners were able to perform activ-ities such
as a hop and squat without pain. This contrasts with the cases Flexibility of the lateral hip musculature has routinely been
presented by Renne [6], in which military recruits in daily tested as a factor in ITBS [33]. The rationale in testing and
training exhibited a limp and straight leg gait pattern. Renne treating is related to muscle performance factors (Figure 3)
[6] also noted that the symptoms were aggra-vated by running and biomechanical factors, given the issue of iliotibial band
more than 2 miles and hiking more than10 miles. Sutker et al compression at the lateral epicondyle of the femur. Messier et
[39] confirmed the diagnosis of ITBS by the history and al [29] analyzed stretching habits in 56 runners with ITBS and
tenderness localized at the lateral epicondyle of the femur or 70 controls and found that both groups stretched, but
less commonly at the Gerdy tubercle. Concur-rently, the differences were not established. Fredericson et al [41] ana-
patients did not have symptoms at the lateral joint line or lyzed the effectiveness of 3 iliotibial band stretches, in 5 male
popliteal tendon, and did not have signs of intra-articular elite distance runners, and found significant changes in the
disorders. iliotibial band length in all 3 types of stretching. The investi-
The subjective examination includes the clinical applica- gators proposed benefits to stretching such as reducing ili-
tion of previous information on factors associated with ITBS. otibial band tension by hip abductor muscle inhibition and
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Figure 9. Resisted hip abduction and bridge is a beginning- Figure 11. Resisted hip extension, external rotation, and ab-
level exercise that facilitates gluteal recruitment. duction comprise a beginning-level exercise that facilitates
gluteus maximus and gluteus medius recruitment.
Figure 10. Resisted hip extension and knee flexion in quadru- Figure 12. Contralateral pelvic drop (starting position) is an
ped is a beginning-level exercise that facilitates gluteus max- intermediate-level exercise used successfully to strengthen hip
imus recruitment. abductors in runners with ITBS [3].
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Figure 13. Resisted squat is an intermediate exercise that uses Figure 15. Resisted squat with a single-leg emphasis is a more
hip abduction and vertical tibial alignment to facilitate gluteus vigorous exercise to facilitate single-leg control with the gluteal
maximus control. muscles, facilitated by hip abduction and external rotation.
the study by Distefano et al [55] used several other useful stretch, side-lying hip abduction and pelvic drops, and a
modifications in functional exercises that seemed to progression of technique-driven closed chain exercises, as
facilitate gluteal recruitment: (1) more vertical tibia, (2) illustrated in Figures 7-17 (ie, vertical tibia and trunk
forward trunk lean, (3) resistance band with side walks, (4) flexion from the hips). The bilateral closed chain exercises
multiplanar activity, and (5) good control of trunk position. are rela-tively low vigor and were used early in the
The clam shell exercise without the resistance band, and the recovery to promote technique in squats, whereas the
lunge patterns without use of added weight, demonstrated single-leg activities are of higher vigor and intended for
gluteal muscle EMG less than 60%, therefore, we strengthening the gluteal muscles.
recommend use of resistance with these exercises.
Based on these EMG studies [55,57], research on exercise RESUMING PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS
and ITBS [3,52], and recent case studies focused on strength-
ening the gluteal muscles [53,54], our recommended pro- Participation in sports is dependent upon being able to perform
gressions of therapeutic exercise include one iliotibial band exercises in proper form without pain [11,33]. Other outcome
measures include strength testing the gluteus
CONCLUSION
Several intrinsic and extrinsic contributing factors for ITBS
have been described. Reduced hip muscle performance and
Figure 17. Single-leg dead lift is a more vigorous single-leg abnormal hip and knee mechanics during functional tasks may
exercise to emphasize gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and hip be primary contributors to ITBS. Addressing these un-derlying
control. factors is critical to the efficient management of patients with
this condition. Although controversy exists regarding the
mechanism of ITBS, controlling inflammation and symptoms
medius and gluteus maximus with a normal result [36,38].
during early phases and progressive strength-ening in later
The flexibility of the iliotibial band and rectus femoris can
phases is recommended. ITBS remains a com-mon and
be assessed with a modified Thomas test as previously
challenging dysfunction in many athletes; but, through early
described [43,44]. The Ober test can be used to assess hip
diagnosis and proper biomechanical move-ment analysis,
adduction range of motion as previously described [42].
appropriate interventions can be implemented to decrease pain
Our recom-mendation on flexibility testing and return to
and to improve function.
sports is pain-free range of motion in hip adduction. There
should be a negative Noble compression test, with the
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