Proximal to distal posture correction protocol for IT band friction syndrome in female amateur runners
Abstract
Iliotibial band friction syndrome is an overuse knee injury that is more common in runners. In IT band syndrome, pain, and tenderness are present over the lateral aspect of the knee. It is more common in females because of physiological and anatomical factors. The objective of this research was to determine and compare the effect of proximal to distal postural correction protocol with conventional physiotherapy program for IT band friction syndrome in female amateur runners. This study included 150 female amateur runners with IT band friction syndrome based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then the subjects were randomly allocated into group A and group B by simple random sampling method. Group A was given proximal to distal postural correction protocol and for group B conventional physiotherapy exercise program was given. Outcome measures used were a visual analog scale, postural assessment, tenderness assessment by palpation and Ober’s test. Pre and post-assessment of the above measures was taken to conform the results. The results showed a statistically significant effect of the proximal to distal postural correction protocol as compared to a conventional exercise program for IT band friction syndrome in female amateur runners. There was a significant reduction in pain (<0.0001) in individuals in group A than the group B. Postural abnormalities in IT band friction syndrome were also significantly (<0.0001) resolved and the Ober’s test came as 76% negative out of 100%positive patients. Based on results, it was concluded that the proximal to distal postural correction protocol is effective in female amateur runners.
Keywords
IT band syndrome, posture correction of lower limb, IT band treatment, Issues of female runners, amateur runners, running injury., Keywords:- Iliotibial band syndrome, IT band syndrome, ITBS, posture correction of lower limb, IT band treatment, Issues of female runners, amateur runners, running injury.
Supporting Institution
Krishna College Of Physiotherapy , Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, maharashtra, India
Thanks
Krishna College Of Physiotherapy , Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, maharashtra, India
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