Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS or ITBFS, for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome) is one of the main causes of lateral knee pain in runners but also associated with cycling, hiking and weight lifting, especially squats. The iliotibial band is a superficial thickening of tissue on the outside of the knee, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee. The band is crucial to stabilising the knee during running, moving from behind the femur to the front while walking. The continual rubbing of the band over the lateral femoral epicondyle, combined with the repeated flexion and extension of the knee during running can cause the area to become inflamed.
Foam rollers are used by many people to help loosen the iliotibial band and can help in the prevention and treatment of pain to this area.
Finger Tip Ribbed Roller
The new 66fit FTR Roller (FTR = Finger Tip Ribbed) has a new and unique design as the ribbed surface is shaped to mimic a massage therapists fingers and finger tips to target specific areas. This roller is ideal for light to intense self-myofascial release depending on the amount of body weight you apply.
Extremely versatile, the finger tip ribbed roller can be used not only for iliotibial band syndrome of course, but also to massage lats, quads, lower back or any other large muscle group and has been designed to withstand constant, heavy, and repeated use without breaking down as it has an extremely strong hard inner plastic tube. It’s compact design also makes it an ideal roller for your kit bag and for travelling.
Included with every roller is an instructional DVD that takes you through a range of exercises that can be carried out.
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