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Orthopedic Cond(6)
IT Band Contracture
Question | Answer |
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Define IT Band Contracture | Is a thickening or contracture of the IT Band. |
Define IT Band Syndrome (ITB) | Inflammation where the IT Band crosses. |
What are causes of ITB Syndrome? | - Activities or occupations that place the knee and hip in flexion.- Postural imbalance- Prolonged wheelchair or bedrest. |
Name some symptom pictures of ITB syndrome? | - Pain gradual onset, worse with activity.- Shortening IT band- Thickening adhesions and possible fibrostic nodules.- Inflammation due to ITB rubbing over the lateral femoral condyle.-Alterior pelvic tilt, lumbar pain, SI Joint hypermobile.-Knees Valg |
What is the ROM for ITB syndrome? | - Limited in hip for extension and adduction- Decreased in the knee- AR imbalance of hip flexors |
Special tests for ITB syndrome? | -Length test for rectus femoris and illipsoas-Obers test |
Which side do you start with for this condition? | Affected side first. |