Prevention and Treatment of IT Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common overuse injuries from running. It can briefly be described as a pain and possible swelling
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common overuse injuries from running. It can briefly be described as a pain and possible swelling
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