The effectiveness and characteristics of physiotherapy interventions on adults with iliotibial band syndrome. A scoping review

• Published in: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Vol. 40; pp. 1939 - 1948
• Main Authors: Christofi, Iakovos, Ploutarchou, George, Savva, Christos, Karagiannis, Christos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Adults with iliotibial band syndrome; Exercise Therapy - methods; Humans; Iliotibial Band Syndrome - rehabilitation; Iliotibial Band Syndrome - therapy; Muscle Strength - physiology; Musculoskeletal Manipulations - methods; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy Modalities; Physiotherapy; Scoping review; Scoping review; Adults with iliotibial band syndrome; Physiotherapy

Although physiotherapy remains one of the main interventions suggested for the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), the appropriate physiotherapy and its effectiveness on this injury haven't been fully defined yet. This study aims to investigate which are the appropriate physiotherapy...