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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

What is it?

Iliotibial band syndrome is also known as runner's knee. The iliotibial band runs down the outside of the thigh. When it becomes tight the tendon starts to rub on the bone at the knee. Eventually it will become inflamed and cause pain when you run. Resting will decrease the pain, but when you run again the pain will return.

Symptoms

  • Swelling
  • Knee gives out
  • Pain when you walk and/or run.

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Hip Flexor Pain

What is it?

The hip flexors are a group of muscles that move the hip forward when running and walking. A great deal of stress is applied to this muscle group when sprinting and kicking. A strain can vary anywhere from stretching to a complete tear of the muscle tissue. This injury occurs in bicyclists, athletes who jump or run with high knee kicks, athletes like soccer players who do forceful kicking activities, and people who practice the martial arts.

Symptoms

  • Pain in the upper groin region where the thigh meets the pelvis.