Knee & Leg · Greenwood Village, CO
IT Band Syndrome Treatment
Pain on the outside of the knee from friction and load on the IT band.
Overview
What IT Band Syndrome Actually Is
IT band syndrome is a training-load and hip-strength problem that shows up at the knee. Treating the painful spot without addressing hip abductor capacity and running or cycling mechanics reliably produces a recurrence.
Also called: iliotibial band syndrome, runner's knee
Symptoms patients describe
- Sharp pain on the outside of the knee at a predictable distance or time
- Pain going downhill or downstairs
- Symptoms that resolve with rest and return with mileage
- Tenderness just above the outer knee
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat IT Band Syndrome
PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Emsculpt Neo
Building muscle function and boosting recovery to support longevity and wellness.
Learn more →Service Areas
IT Band Syndrome Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
IT Band Syndrome — Questions Patients Ask
Will foam rolling fix it?
It may reduce symptoms temporarily. Hip strength and load management are what change the outcome.
Request a Consultation for IT Band Syndrome
Tell us what's going on and our team will get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
1-983-210-8167