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The examinator stands in front of the patients knee and places the thumb on the laterale epicondyle of the envolved knee.<br>Patient can support his bodyweight on the envolved foot and flexed the knee as performing a squat. <br>The examinor maintains pressure with the thumb on lateral epicondyle. If pain is present with the knee in 30° flexion ilio tibial band syndrome is indicated.<br> | The examinator stands in front of the patients knee and places the thumb on the laterale epicondyle of the envolved knee.<br>Patient can support his bodyweight on the envolved foot and flexed the knee as performing a squat. <br>The examinor maintains pressure with the thumb on lateral epicondyle. If pain is present with the knee in 30° flexion ilio tibial band syndrome is indicated.<ref name="1">Carrie Ann Lucas, Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome as Exhibited in Athletes, Journal of Athletic Training, 1992, vol 27 n° 3, p 250-252</ref><ref name="2">Christopher Norris, Parallel use of acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome, AACP Journal, 2003, P20-25</ref><br> | ||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == |
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test that indicate whether it is iliotibial band syndrome
Technique[edit | edit source]
The examinator stands in front of the patients knee and places the thumb on the laterale epicondyle of the envolved knee.
Patient can support his bodyweight on the envolved foot and flexed the knee as performing a squat.
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