Knee Pain Sufferers: Find Relief With the Protec IT Band

If you have a condition called iliotibial band syndrome, which causes pain on the outside part of the knee, then you can help relieve your symptoms with the Protec® IT Band.

This IT band features a targeted compression pad that supports and stabilizes the iliotibial tract. The iliotibial band is a fibrous band extending from the hip to the lateral knee that can become inflamed as it rubs over the knee’s lateral condyle. This band may also cause pain and inflammation at the hip joint as well.

Here are some additional features of this IT band:

• Medical professionals recommend using the Protec IT Band.
• Many professional athletes recommend using the Protec IT Band.
• This IT band is one size fits all.
• The Protec IT Band is made of neoprene and felt.
• CoolMax® mesh on the IT band helps keep you comfortable.
• This IT Band has a Velcro® closure for easy adjustment.

And taking care of your IT band is easy. Just rinse the IT band with water and then let the IT band air dry.

How do you know if you need an IT band to relieve your pain? If you’ve suddenly increased your workout to include more running, and your knees have started to hurt, then you most likely have iliotibial band syndrome. Using an IT band is a great way to ease this pain.

Here are some other causes of knee pain due to iliotibial band syndrome that may require an IT band for relief:

• Running down hills can cause iliotibial band syndrome, so you may want to buy an IT band for relief.
• Changing anything about your workout – for example, running on a different surface than what you usually run on – can cause iliotibial band syndrome, so you may want to get an IT band to help with the pain.
• Wearing worn out shoes, especially if you run on a regular basis, can cause iliotibial band syndrome, so you may want to purchase an IT band to ease the pain.
• Conditions – such as pronation, a tight iliotibial band, leg length inequality or weak quadriceps muscles – can cause iliotibial band syndrome and may require an IT band for relief.

Reducing activity is key to reducing knee pain due to iliotibial band syndrome, but as we said above, using an IT band is also a great way to help ease painful symptoms.

Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions and solutions – like using an IT band – provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.