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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 1-4/2010

Open Access 01-10-2010

Iliotibial band friction syndrome

Author: Ronald Lavine

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 1-4/2010

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Abstract

Published articles on iliotibial band friction syndrome have been reviewed. These articles cover the epidemiology, etiology, anatomy, pathology, prevention, and treatment of the condition. This article describes (1) the various etiological models that have been proposed to explain iliotibial band friction syndrome; (2) some of the imaging methods, research studies, and clinical experiences that support or call into question these various models; (3) commonly proposed treatment methods for iliotibial band friction syndrome; and (4) the rationale behind these methods and the clinical outcome studies that support their efficacy.
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Metadata
Title
Iliotibial band friction syndrome
Author
Ronald Lavine
Publication date
01-10-2010
Publisher
Humana Press Inc
Published in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 1-4/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-010-9061-8

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