Tag Archives: ITB

A Video look at our Runner’s Leg Assessment.

Posted on 21/12/2016 by sbrsport

I have done thousands of Runner’s Leg Assessments over the years. The assessment is aimed at helping runners run efficiently and injury free. This video will give you an idea of what happens during an assessment. I hope this is … Continue reading →

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3 Habits that can contribute to ITB injuries.

Posted on 04/09/2016 by sbrsport

This video includes three habits that can contribute to ITB injuries. I look at 3 postural habits that you can fall into while Sitting, Standing & Sleeping. The video takes less than 3 minutes to watch. You can read more … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Running, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged habits, ITB, itb injuries, postire, sit, sleep, stand | Comments Off

The Fibularis and Tibialis Posterior Muscles: The more you Know the better.

Posted on 22/07/2016 by sbrsport

The human body is an incredible machine. Every system is integrated, and each muscle interacts to bring both movement and balance to the rest. With that in mind, I want to look at two muscles, tibialis posterior and fibularis. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged fibularis, fibularis and tibialis posterior, ITB, pronation, shin splints, tibialis | Comments Off

Cleat Setup Pointers.

Posted on 08/04/2015 by sbrsport

One of the biggest issues facing cycling shops is that of cleat positioning during bike setups. Here are the four most common trends that I see: – The bike shop sells you the shoes and cleats and expects you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File | Tagged cleat, cycling, ITB, Mortons neuroma, pes anserine, setup, valgus, varus | Comments Off

Weak Glutes and injuries.

Posted on 20/05/2013 by sbrsport

What are the Gluteal Muscles? Well, to start they have a whole host of names from butt, buttocks, buns, derrière, tush etc. Most people see them as the things that either fill your jeans too much or not enough. However … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged butt, derrière, glutes, injury., ITB, lower back pain | Comments Off

Weak Glute Medius Muscles and a Chain Reaction.

Posted on 25/11/2012 by sbrsport

A weak Glute Medius muscle will cause all sorts of problems. Here is why – Where is the Gluteus Medius Muscle? The muscle an upper anterior buttock muscle that originates from the section of the pelvic bone known as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged glute medius, Gluteus Medius, Hip hike, injury., ITB, lower back pain, massage therapist sunninghill, plantar fasciitis, runners leg assessment., shin splints | 27 Comments

What is an ITB injury and how do you recover from it?

Posted on 26/09/2012 by sbrsport

IT Band Syndrome is an overuse injury. It is commonly found in both runners and cyclists. The pain most often occurs on the outside of the knee and is very painful. The pain ‘switches’ on and makes running impossible. The pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged cycling, flexion, hip instability, injury., ITB, knee, massage, running shoes, soft tissue massage, vastus medialis | 2 Comments

Cycling and Knee Pain.

Posted on 18/09/2012 by sbrsport

Due to its highly repetitive nature, cycling can injure knees. The actual damage done to the knees is not really traumatic; however, the knee usually gets injured in small doses until there is a major injury. The most common pain … Continue reading →

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A look at our Runner’s Leg Assessment

Posted on 15/09/2012 by sbrsport

Our Runner’s Leg Assessment is something unique that I have developed over years of dealing with runners and their injuries. Added to that, I have been running for 35 years and believe that you will find great value in the assessment. … Continue reading →

Posted in About SBR Sport, Injury File, Running, Triathlon, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged flexion, gait analysis., injury., ITB, lower back pain, runner, Runners knee, runners leg assessment., running, shin splints, trigger point release | 49 Comments

ITB injuries.

Posted on 04/07/2012 by sbrsport

What is ITB? ITB is an abbreviation for the Ilio-Tibial Band. This band stretches from the hip area, goes down the side of the leg and anchors in on the upper section of the tibia. The simplest definition for the purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File | Tagged bike setup, cycling, injury., ITB, knee, pronation, Running, swimming | 1 Comment