KT Tape: IT Band pain

TBS (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) is common in runners, hence the designation as Runner's Knee. However, it can be created by any movement that repeatedly causes the knee to pass back and forth across the 30 degree position.

The IT band is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches at the hip, runs down the outside of the thigh, and finally attaches on the outside of the shin bone just below the knee. Its primary purpose is to extend the knee and move the leg away from the body to the side. It is also extremely important for stabilization of the knee during running.

Friction and irritation is common as the IT band crosses a bony prominence on the outside of the knee on its way to the shin bone. Pain is usually most noticeable when running downhill and can range from a sharp sensation on the outside of the knee to pain along the entire IT Band. The sore spot is typically painful to the touch.

Frequently ITBS is seen in runner's who are often running on banked surfaces, doing excessive hill training, or running up and down stairs or bleachers. Typical treatment includes resting, icing, and light stretching. Massage therapy and the use of a foam roller can be helpful to some. The KT Tape application for ITBS is very helpful in relieving much of the associated pain by increasing blood flow and providing functional support. These functions also help to promote the healing process by taking stress off of the IT Band.

Proper diagnosis of the source of your pain is vital to creating a treatment plan to reduce pain and improve function. Your professional medical provider has the tools and expertise to diagnose and develop a treatment plan for your specific condition.

[montanezca]

There are two videos on applying the tape for IT band both with the same demonstrator. Which is the best effective method since both videos are different.

[KTTapevideos]

@bffn321 yep- but you would need to see a licensed professional to get a proper diagnosis. It is very common for people to experience pain at the insertion point of the IT band which is in the hip.

[KTTapevideos]

@montanezca If the pain is a single point outside the kneecap- then we most commonly recommend the ITBS- X app. If it's at the hip then we recommend the ITBS- Hip. thx.

[irinailisei]

Can someone tell me the explanation of applying the blue band like this? Cause I cannot figure it out...

[flyhigher]

it hurts like hell, ... and the thing is i will never be able to sport again.

[bffn]

i have pain on the out side of my hip where you taped her hip. but i have no pain in my knee. i am not a runner but a volleyball player. Could this still be my IT band?

[YourPoliticsUnfiltered]

Holy shit thats a whole roll there 😂 20 bucks every time you tape for It band 😤 rough

[flyhigher]

Hey!
When i was in 8th grade going to run outside 800m but after 700m my pops and and i gett a Acl and Mcl injury.But i think i have injured some thing more because now it is : 4years ago after the injury and i still have very much pain on the sides and just under the knee and i hade to stop sporting because it hurts so badly and i am only 17. I have kneepads that i use and tape but it still hurts what is the next step?

[flyhigher]

@jaybomc3209 : tape, on kneepads, ... I did injury my self during running 800m, and i have the exakt pain where you have it but under my knee to. Kt tape is the best thing if you play basketboll, or talk to your doctor about it and see what they say you sould do.