Self-care for the client/patient: As with any inflammatory condition, self-care for iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) begins with RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Most important of these are ice and rest. It is extremely important that the client/patient stop …
How do we treat iliotibial band friction syndrome with manual therapy?
Manual therapy treatment: Manual therapy treatment for ITBFS is geared primarily toward reducing the inflammation of the condition and correcting its underlying cause. For the condition itself, ice is indicated to reduce the swelling. Gentle effleurage strokes from distal to …