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Suggest Treatment For Recovery From ITBS

How to speedy recovery from ITBS , caused by running workout. I had a 32KM training 2 weeks ago, and I back to running after 5 days for 10KM in treadmill, the next day I was not able to run any more. Then I rest and did some cross training , start running with 3km on 3 days later, then 5KM on next day, 7.8KM street run , and today I ran 10KM. I just felt something on my right knee, but honestly not painful, I have a 42.2KM on 4th May, do you think I can fully recovery then? And I will have a 10KM race on coming Sunday. Do you suggest I run at low pace or fast pace? The course is 70% downhill.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi You have ITBS- an overuse injury. It is good that you have restarted your training with less intensity . This may give you some respite from this injury. Running downhill may increase your chances of ITBS since the Ilio tibial band is used more on running downhill. Personally I would suggest you yo run at a slower speed since this may cause less pain.
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Suggest Treatment For Recovery From ITBS

Hi You have ITBS- an overuse injury. It is good that you have restarted your training with less intensity . This may give you some respite from this injury. Running downhill may increase your chances of ITBS since the Ilio tibial band is used more on running downhill. Personally I would suggest you yo run at a slower speed since this may cause less pain.