Evaluation of Treatment Factors in the Management of Chronic Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Female Distance Runners

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-01-31

Study Completion Date

2016-09-30

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to determine if a more specific exercise routine that incorporates a progressive hip stability program will help to rehabilitate the hip and reduce symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome more than conventional hip exercises. Three different exercises interventions will be compared to determine its effectiveness in reducing pain, improving function and returning subjects to running symptom free. Secondary objective for this study is to establish an intervention program for female runners with this injury. There will be three treatment arms and participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group A- control (stretching), group B (conventional hip exercises and group C (experimental treatment- specific progressive hip exercises).

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Detailed Description

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The gluteus medius muscle is part of a muscle group called the hip abductor muscles. The gluteus medius originates at the dorsal ilium (uppermost, largest bone of the pelvis) below the iliac crest and inserts at the top outside surfaces of the greater trochanter (top of the thigh bone). It is the major abductor of the thigh (moves the leg away from the midline of the body). The anterior fibres rotate the hip internally and the posterior fibres rotate the hip externally. Based on the anatomy and function of this muscle, the gluteus medius plays a major role in the mechanics of running. Research has shown that runners with iliotibial band syndrome have been shown to have weakness in this muscle. Most conventional exercises that have been research have been exercises that focus on only activation of this muscle in an unloaded position (non-weightbearing). Group B of this study will focus on those exercises that have been researched. Group C will be the experimental group in which we will begin with the conventional exercises and progress the exercises from a floor (unloaded) position to a more dynamic functional position (standing). This will be geared towards running specific exercises. We would like to know if there will be a difference in how fast symptoms reduce and strength gains occur and at what rate.

Conditions

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

FACTORIAL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Group A

Four iliotibial band stretches; to be completed 3 days per week.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

iliotibial band stretches

Intervention Type OTHER

Iliotibial band stretches

Group B

Four conventional hip exercises (Hip abductor, gluteus medius strengthening); to be completed 3 days per week.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Gluteus medius strengthening

Intervention Type OTHER

Hip abductor, gluteus medius strengthening

Group C

Four conventional hip exercises progressed during the 8-weeks, totalling 16 exercises over the 8-week period (Hip abductor, gluteus medius strengthening). Exercises to be completed 3 days per week.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Gluteus medius strengthening

Intervention Type OTHER

Hip abductor, gluteus medius strengthening

Interventions

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Gluteus medius strengthening

Hip abductor, gluteus medius strengthening

Intervention Type OTHER

iliotibial band stretches

Iliotibial band stretches

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Female between the ages of 19-45 years;
2. Have been diagnosed or been affected by ITBS (pain on the outside of the knee) for no less than 3 months;
3. A distance runner averaging a minimum of 15 Km per week of road running;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have previous history of knee surgery or knee trauma to the affected side;
2. Have been diagnosed with any other knee pathology such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, degenerative joint disease, chondromalacia patella, tendinitis or tendinopathy in the affected knee;

Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No