IT Band Pain Syndrome
Week 4
Week 4 of IT Band Syndrome recovery will progress to compound exercises that target the entire leg while also adding an element of balance.
Scraping
Scraping IT Band

Key Points

  • scrape hip to knee
  • use the convex edge
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Quads

Key Points

  • bend the knee
  • use the concave edge
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Hamstrings

Key Points

  • straighten the knee
  • use the convex edge for stronger pressure
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Piriformis Stretch

Key Points

  • keep shoulders on the ground
  • let your hips twist off of the ground
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Resisted Ankle Inversion

Key Points

  • pull sole of foot inwards
  • keep tension in the band
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each foot
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Single Leg Deadlift

Key Points

  • hinge at the hip
  • keep your hips and upper body level
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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Lunges onto Balance Ball

Key Points

  • keep knee over toes
  • keep your weight on your front foot
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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