What does your IT band do?
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
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Open Jul 10, 2025 - 06:46 AM
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Jul 10, 2025 - 06:46 AM
Your iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of fascia that runs along the outside of your thigh, from the hip to just below the knee. Its main job is to stabilize the lateral knee during standing and help with hip and knee movement during walking or running.
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Symptoms
Pain experienced on the lateral (outer) side of the knee
Pain sometimes experienced in lateral thigh or lateral hip
The degree of discomfort can range from a dull aching to a sharp stabbing pain
The pain is usually not localized but covers a larger area
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