August 28, 2023

Managing IT Band Syndrome In Runners

54 minutes

IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse running related injury that when dealing with it can be debilitating for runners. ITBS is also one of the few running related injuries that is especially mistreated by runners due to most running articles not displaying the most current level of research on what it is and how to treat it. So, in this episode, Physical Therapist, Dr. Alyssa Ford will discuss…

What is the IT Band?
What is ITB Syndrome?
Should runners foam roll the ITB?
Should runners stretch the ITB?
Muscles that should be commonly focused on strengthening with ITBS
Running variables to be aware of when running with ITB

Dr. Alyssa Ford is a physical therapist, strength coach, and RRCA certified running coach. As both a clinician and a coach, Alyssa has rich experience working with athletes along the injury to performance spectrum. She is passionate about helping runners overcome injuries and tackle goals with confidence, so they can enjoy healthy, strong, consistent training. She is an advocate of strength training for runners as a tool for both decreasing injury risk and optimizing performance. She believes in a science-based approach and loves helping runners cut through the noise and learn about running and strength training in a way that is sustainable and supportive of their goals. To learn more, visit Alyssa on instagram at @alyssaford.dpt.

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