Relieve the knee pain due to ITB syndrome
Q: I developed pain along the outer surface of my knee. A friend says I probably have ITB syndrome. What does that mean? How is it treated? A: Short for iliotibial band syndrome, ITB syndrome refers to a common cause of knee pain. The iliotibial band is a tough fibrous (scar-like) tissue that extends […]
Knee Needs
ACL and MCL injuries common in athletes Britta Alpen was playing in a soccer game for the University of Missouri at Kansas City when she tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in her left knee. “I was trying to beat the other girl to the ball, and she hit my right foot that was in the […]
