Common Running Injuries - Knee (Lateral)
Providence Athletic Medicine
1. ITBand syndrome. Lateral (outside) knee pain caused by the inflammation of the iliotibial band at its attachment below the knee. The iliotibial band is a thin fascia that runs from the hip to below the knee. Symptoms: pain at the lower outside knee area. During early stages pain occurs only when running. In later stages pain occurs with even mild activity. Treatment: ice, stretching, change running location or direction if you normally run on a road with a slight slant, consult physician.