About this episode

In this episode, Duane Scotti discusses how runners can manage IT band syndrome, including when to run, when to rest, and how to effectively return to running.

[Download] The IT Band Fix for Runners Struggling with IT band pain while running and wondering if you should stop… or push through? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what you should do if you're dealing with IT band syndrome as a runner. Because here's the truth most runners don't hear: 👉🏼 You do NOT always need to stop running. But you DO need to know how to adjust your training the right way. As a running physical therapist and coach, I've helped hundreds of runners get out of that frustrating start stop cycle and back to consistent, pain free running. And the runners who recover the fastest are not the ones who completely rest… they're the ones who follow a structured plan. Inside this episode, I'll walk you through my Pain Traffic Light system so you know exactly when to run, when to modify, and when to rest. Then I'll show you a step by step return to run plan so you can keep your fitness, avoid setbacks, and actually fix the root cause of your IT band pain. If you've ever asked yourself: -Should I run with IT band pain? -How long should I rest IT band syndrome? -Why does my outer knee hurt when I run? This episode is for you. 🎯 What You'll Learn - Why your IT…

People in this episode

Host: Duane Scotti

Topics covered

• IT Band Syndrome
• running
• pain management
• training adjustments
• physical therapy
• return to run plan

Keywords

• IT band pain
• running injury
• training modifications
• Pain Traffic Light system
• return to run protocol
• cadence
• stride
• outer knee pain

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