Jandre V. Marais

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Risk factors associated with a history of iliotibial band syndrome (hITBS) in distance runners: a cross-sectional study in 76 654 race entrants - a SAFER XXXIII study: The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Vol 0, No 0 - Get Access

Apr 17, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Martin Schwellnus |Esme Jordaan |Pieter Boer |Jandre V. Marais

ABSTRACTBackground Despite the numerous health benefits of distance running, it is also associated with the development of ‘gradual onset running-related injuries’ (GORRIs) one of which is Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). Novel risk factors associated with a history of ITBS (hITBS) have not been described in a large cohort of distance runners. Objective To identify risk factors associated with hITBS in distance runners. Design Descriptive cross-sectional study.

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