Iliotibial band friction syndrome
2010; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 3; Issue: 1-4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/s12178-010-9061-8
ISSN1935-973X
Autores Tópico(s)Shoulder Injury and Treatment
ResumoPublished 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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