Evaluation of Treatment Factors in the Management of Chronic Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Female Distance Runners
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Brief Summary
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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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 18, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 20, 2014
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2016
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2016
CompletedMarch 27, 2018
March 1, 2018
1.6 years
November 18, 2014
March 24, 2018
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Hip dynamometer strength
Hip dynamometer strengthening will be measured biweekly for the 8-week period
8-weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Y-balance test
Measured pre and post 8-week study
Single leg mini squat
Measured pre and post 8-week study
Other Outcomes (1)
Numeric pain scale
Measured weekly for the duration of the 8-week study
Study Arms (3)
Group A
PLACEBO COMPARATORFour iliotibial band stretches; to be completed 3 days per week.
Group B
ACTIVE COMPARATORFour conventional hip exercises (Hip abductor, gluteus medius strengthening); to be completed 3 days per week.
Group C
EXPERIMENTALFour 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.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Female between the ages of 19-45 years;
- Have been diagnosed or been affected by ITBS (pain on the outside of the knee) for no less than 3 months;
- A distance runner averaging a minimum of 15 Km per week of road running;
You may not qualify if:
- Have previous history of knee surgery or knee trauma to the affected side;
- 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;
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Optimal Performance Clinic
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E2J3, Canada
Related Publications (6)
Agre JC, Magness JL, Hull SZ, Wright KC, Baxter TL, Patterson R, Stradel L. Strength testing with a portable dynamometer: reliability for upper and lower extremities. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1987 Jul;68(7):454-8.
PMID: 3606371RESULTBeers A, Ryan M, Kasubuchi Z, Fraser S, Taunton JE. Effects of Multi-modal Physiotherapy, Including Hip Abductor Strengthening, in Patients with Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome. Physiother Can. 2008 Spring;60(2):180-8. doi: 10.3138/physio.60.2.180. Epub 2008 Oct 10.
PMID: 20145781RESULTBirnbaum K, Siebert CH, Pandorf T, Schopphoff E, Prescher A, Niethard FU. Anatomical and biomechanical investigations of the iliotibial tract. Surg Radiol Anat. 2004 Dec;26(6):433-46. doi: 10.1007/s00276-004-0265-8.
PMID: 15378277RESULTDevan MR, Pescatello LS, Faghri P, Anderson J. A Prospective Study of Overuse Knee Injuries Among Female Athletes With Muscle Imbalances and Structural Abnormalities. J Athl Train. 2004 Sep;39(3):263-267.
PMID: 15496997RESULTFairclough J, Hayashi K, Toumi H, Lyons K, Bydder G, Phillips N, Best TM, Benjamin M. The functional anatomy of the iliotibial band during flexion and extension of the knee: implications for understanding iliotibial band syndrome. J Anat. 2006 Mar;208(3):309-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00531.x.
PMID: 16533314RESULTFredericson M, Cookingham CL, Chaudhari AM, Dowdell BC, Oestreicher N, Sahrmann SA. Hip abductor weakness in distance runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Clin J Sport Med. 2000 Jul;10(3):169-75. doi: 10.1097/00042752-200007000-00004.
PMID: 10959926RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Dr. Rick Celebrini, PhD, PT
Chief sport officer- Fortius sport & health
- STUDY CHAIR
Dr. Michael Hunt, MSc MPT PhD
Assistant Professor (UBC)- Department of Physical Therapy
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- TRIPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- FACTORIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr. Janine McKay
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 18, 2014
First Posted
November 20, 2014
Study Start
January 1, 2015
Primary Completion
August 1, 2016
Study Completion
September 1, 2016
Last Updated
March 27, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-03