Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common cause of knee pain in long distance runners. The pain is caused by friction of the iliotibial band over the lateral epicondyle of the femur. Two hundred ...

What is your IT band? The iliotibial band (ITB), or ‘IT band’ as it’s more commonly known, is a ligament-like structure that starts at your pelvis and runs along the outside of your thigh to ...

The researchers discovered that a simple, non-surgical procedure called genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation can ...

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pain behind the knee, pain on the inside or outside of the knee, or pain on the front of the knee. Knee pain that is a result of chronic injury or repetitive stress on the joint may start as mild pain ...

UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa Correspondence to: Professor ...

Knee injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal issues, affecting people of all ages. These injuries can be caused while playing sports, due to accidents, or ageing and can impact ...