Runner’s Knee (Iliotibial Band Syndrome)

Stabbing pain on the outside of your knee when running? Runner’s knee is typical for runners – and can be effectively managed with targeted training.

Runner’s Knee (ITBS) results from irritation on the outer knee, where the iliotibial band – a tough band of connective tissue on the outside of the thigh – glides over the bone. With repetitive strain, especially during running, the tissue becomes irritated.

A sharp or burning pain on the outside of the knee, typically appearing after a certain duration of running and increasing with downhill running. There is usually no pain at rest.

Training errors (too rapid progression), muscular imbalances, weak hip stability, and unfavorable running technique. A single cause is rarely responsible.

A movement analysis – particularly a running analysis – uncovers the actual cause, often weak hip stability. We alleviate the irritation with manual therapy and build hip and leg stability with targeted evidence-based training so that runner’s knee does not return.

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