I am a runner and have also been a sports physical therapist in practice for 20 years. Throughout that time, I have seen alot of treatments come and go for the above listed problems, and I think the medical field is finally figuring out how to manage them.

Alright I was feeling really good about my first HIM, Augusta Sept 27th. I did a long run 2 weeks ago (11 miles) and the upper outside part of my right knee started to hurt. After some online research- I think its my IT band???

I think i have devolped itbs. im not sure, i've never had it before but my runner friends seem to think thats what it is. i had built up my mileage pretty safely i feel and listened to my body i think trying not to get injured. i did get new shoes, and think they may have contributed so i'm switching. if you have any thoughts or experience i'd like to hear it.