Sri Shankar M¹*, Manoj Abraham M², Geetha N³ and Nivethitha R⁴

¹Professor, KG College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to the Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamillnadu, India
²Principal, KG College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to the Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamillnadu, India
³Under Graduate, KG College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to the Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamillnadu, India
⁴Post Graduate, KG College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to the Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamillnadu, India

*Corresponding Author: Sri Shankar M, Professor, KG College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to the Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamillnadu, India.

Received: May 30, 2024; Published: June 20, 2024

Abstract

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is an inflammatory, non traumatic, knee overuse tendon injury of the iliotibial band in athletes. Friction in the band develops in the activities involving repetitive knee flexion. Gait retraining is vital in patients with iliotibial band syndrome in reducing its symptoms. Current researches reveal that cadence manipulation influences on both running mechanics and impacting forces. 30 athletes who fulfilled the predetermined selection criteria were selected and divided into two groups. Group A- Received gait retraining along with hip abductor strengthening and ultrasound therapy for thrice a week for 6 weeks. Group B-Received only hip abductor strengthening exercises and ultrasound therapy for thrice a week for 6 weeks. The pre test and post test data were analyzed using Paired and unpaired t test were used as statistical tools and the results showed the group A in which the athletes received gait retraining along with the hip abductor strengthening and ultrasound therapy showed significant improvement. Thus inclusion of gait retraining in the treatment protocol of iliotibial band syndrome will be effective in improving the performance of the athletes and early recovery.

 Keywords: Iliotibial band Syndrome; Runners; Gait Retraining; Lower Extremity Functional Scale; Hip Abductor Strengthening; Ultrasound therapy

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Citation

Citation: Sri Shankar M., et al. “Effect of Gait Retraining in Runners with Iliotibial Band Syndrome".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 7.7 (2024): 46-50.

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