CompletedNot Applicable

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

Canada24 participantsStarted 2015-01

Plain-language 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 iliotibial band syndrome more than conventional hip exercises. Three different exercises interventions will be compared to determine its effectiveness in reducing pain, improving function and returning subjects to running symptom free. Secondary objective for this study is to establish an intervention program for female runners with this injury. There will be three treatment arms and participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group A- control (stretching), group B (conventional hip exercises and group C (experimental treatment- specific progressive hip exercises).

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. 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 criteria

✕. 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;

What they're measuring

Hip dynamometer strength

Timeframe: 8-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02296151

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-08

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