Common Cause of Pain Outer Side of Knee IT Band Tendonitis.

Common Cause of Pain Outer Side of Knee IT Band Tendonitis.

IT Band Tendonitis

Iliotibial band syndrome is a common knee injury. The iliotibial band (IT band) is a long piece of connective tissue, or fascia, that runs along the outside of your leg from the hip to the knee and shinbone. The IT band helps to increase, abduct, and turn your hip. It also helps to support and move the side of your knee while protecting the outer thigh. The injury mostly plagues runners.

Cause of Pain Outer Side of Knee IT Band Tendonitis

Unbalanced Repetitive Exercise
Faulty Biomechanics
Excessive Training
Muscle Tightnessor Lack of Flexibility

 

If you having such a knee injury, get a consultation from Dr. Lalit Modi, Who is a knee specialist doctor in Jaipur.  He is having more than 12 years of experience.