Comparison lower limb kinematics between runners with iliotibial band syndrome and healthy

The Iliotibial Band syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury. Altered lower limb kinematics have been reported as oneof the major risk factors for ITBS. The purpose of this study was to compare lower limb kinematics in iliotibial bandsyndrome and healthy runners. 10 ITBS and 10 healthy runners participated in this study. Kinematic data were collected byeight high speed cameras (200 Hz VICON motion capture system) during running. The results showed the hip adduction,hip internal rotation, knee internal rotation, ankle dorsiflexion in ITBS were significantly higher than control. Whilerearfoot eversion were significantly lower than control (P <0.05). No significant differences were seen in knee flexion intwo groups. In conclusion, kinematic changes during running have been identified as key factors related to ITB. Sincekinematic disturbances can also affect the kinetics of pattern, so it is recommended to study the kinetic changes of the jointsin ITBS.