If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial,” and TBH, I don’t blame you. I'm not here to chat tech—instead, let’s get the lowdown on a lower body tendon called ...

As a runner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of aches and pains over the miles. A little twinge might pop up in your hip one day, while your knee feels funky the next. When you experience ...

If you are experiencing pain or swelling on the outside of your knee, the problem may not be with the joint itself, but rather the iliotibial, or IT band, tendon. IT band syndrome is a common overuse ...

Workout motivation can be a fleeting emotional state that is difficult to harness over a long period of time. Dedication and discipline, however, are lasting constructs that support adherence through ...

<strong> <span id="3a92d341-dba2-3cbb-a88f-087bde42ccf9" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope"> Your Personal PT </span> , Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical ...