Effects of Functional Motor Control Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Lower Extremity Function in Runners with Iliotibial Band Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of functional motor control exercises on pain, flexibility, and lower limb function in runners with Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). This randomized controlled trial involves 72 athletes aged 19 to 40 years who have had one-sided ITBS for at least three months. The study aims to compare functional motor control exercises with conventional exercises to better understand their impact on these symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A receives functional motor control exercises including side plank with clamshell, hip abduction, lateral monster walk, hip hikes, single leg squats, and TKE with T-band hip abduction, performed in 2 sets of 10 repetitions, three times a week for six weeks. Group B receives conventional exercises involving self-myofascial release, strengthening, and integration techniques focusing on specific muscle groups, also three times a week for six weeks. Throughout the study, participants are assessed at baseline and after six weeks using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Lower Extremity Functional Scale, single leg mini squat, and Y balance test. Data analysis will determine changes in pain, flexibility, and lower limb function. The study includes safety monitoring and aims to provide insights into exercise approaches for managing ITBS over the six-week intervention period.

Effects of Functional Motor Control on Pain, Flexibility, Lower Extremity Function With ITBS