Here's everything you should know about iliotibial band syndrome—plus, the IT band exercises that can help to prevent it. One second you’re running with your hair blowing in the breeze, pump-up jams ...

You’ll often hear runners talking about their IT band. But what it actually is, or why we need to look after it, is somewhat lesser known. Short for iliotibial band, the IT band is a thick band of ...

A common ailment among runners, IT band syndrome – short for ‘iiotibial band syndrome’ – is an injury that presents itself as sharp or aching pain on the outside of the knee. It can make running – and ...