Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Treatment Factors in the Management of Chronic Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Female Distance Runners

Lead Sponsor:

University of British Columbia

Conditions:

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Eligibility:

FEMALE

19-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine if a more specific exercise routine that incorporates a progressive hip stability program will help to rehabilitate the hip and reduce symptoms of i...

Detailed Description

The gluteus medius muscle is part of a muscle group called the hip abductor muscles. The gluteus medius originates at the dorsal ilium (uppermost, largest bone of the pelvis) below the iliac crest and...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female between the ages of 19-45 years;
  • Have been diagnosed or been affected by ITBS (pain on the outside of the knee) for no less than 3 months;
  • A distance runner averaging a minimum of 15 Km per week of road running;

Exclusion

  • Have previous history of knee surgery or knee trauma to the affected side;
  • Have been diagnosed with any other knee pathology such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, degenerative joint disease, chondromalacia patella, tendinitis or tendinopathy in the affected knee;

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02296151

Start Date

January 1 2015

End Date

September 1 2016

Last Update

March 27 2018

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Optimal Performance Clinic

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E2J3