Running Through ITBS

I have ITBS and tried the PattStrap some time ago.. and it stopped the
pain... I always wondered how and why it worked so well for me. I was
searching around and came across this article with a section: What a
Counter-force Strap Can (and Can't) Do.. I wanted to share this with
you since I know knee pain gets most of us at some point..

It is a very good article in Running Times on ITBS and how products
like the PattStrap work and why they work written by Joseph J. Kolb,
head athletic trainer of Gallup (NM) High School and has served as an
athletic trainer with USA Track & Field.

http://www.runningtimes.com/issues/99oct/knees.htm
http://www.pattstrap.com

I wear the pattstrap any time I am doing any type of exercise or
running which may cause my it band to flair up.

To quote that article "The principle behind a counter-force strap is
to compress the tendons surrounding the knee. This can redistribute
tension, thus decreasing the localized stress any particular tendon
must assume while contracting. There is evidence that a counter-force
strap helps keep the patella and patella tendon properly aligned. It
also is effective in reducing the friction caused by the ITB passing
over the outside of the knee.." .... "The device reduces pain and
inflammation, allowing you to train more comfortably, but it will not
cure your injury."

The nice thing about the PattStrap verse other straps I have tried is
that the material is not made from neoprene or rubber.. it is a special
foam, so as you sweat, it absorbs it and keeps the strap in place
unlike the other brands. I find it is also very comfortable to wear and
run it and it very thin so it does not get in the way and very light
weight.

So use the strap to kill the pain, but remember to stretch stretch
stretch... I also find other products like the foam roller or the stick
to be good to use after a run. But I do not run without strapping up
first.

I have ITBS and tried the PattStrap some time ago.. and it stopped the
pain... I always wondered how and why it worked so well for me. I was
searching around and came across this article with a section: What a
Counter-force Strap Can (and Can't) Do.. I wanted to share this with
you since I know knee pain gets most of us at some point..

It is a very good article in Running Times on ITBS and how products
like the PattStrap work and why they work written by Joseph J. Kolb,
head athletic trainer of Gallup (NM) High School and has served as an
athletic trainer with USA Track & Field.

http://www.runningtimes.com/issues/99oct/knees.htm
http://www.pattstrap.com

I wear the pattstrap any time I am doing any type of exercise or
running which may cause my it band to flair up.

To quote that article "The principle behind a counter-force strap is
to compress the tendons surrounding the knee. This can redistribute
tension, thus decreasing the localized stress any particular tendon
must assume while contracting. There is evidence that a counter-force
strap helps keep the patella and patella tendon properly aligned. It
also is effective in reducing the friction caused by the ITB passing
over the outside of the knee.." .... "The device reduces pain and
inflammation, allowing you to train more comfortably, but it will not
cure your injury."

The nice thing about the PattStrap verse other straps I have tried is
that the material is not made from neoprene or rubber.. it is a special
foam, so as you sweat, it absorbs it and keeps the strap in place
unlike the other brands. I find it is also very comfortable to wear and
run it and it very thin so it does not get in the way and very light
weight.

So use the strap to kill the pain, but remember to stretch stretch
stretch... I also find other products like the foam roller or the stick
to be good to use after a run. But I do not run without strapping up
first.

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap....and has the strap
above & below the patella framing it in place. It's neoprene and
incorporated in the design of the strap is a round plastic tube that
flexes. the tubes above and below the front of the patella jointly
keep the patella "framed".

i hate wearing it and have no idea how you're supposed to run well with
blood no longer circulating below your knee. It's basically like
placing a turnicate at two places around the patella...no?...and you're
supposed to have it tight so it can function properly.
It's a catch-22 in that regard.

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap....and has the strap
above & below the patella framing it in place. It's neoprene and
incorporated in the design of the strap is a round plastic tube that
flexes. the tubes above and below the front of the patella jointly
keep the patella "framed".

i hate wearing it and have no idea how you're supposed to run well with
blood no longer circulating below your knee. It's basically like
placing a turnicate at two places around the patella...no?...and you're
supposed to have it tight so it can function properly.
It's a catch-22 in that regard.

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap....and has the strap
above & below the patella framing it in place. It's neoprene and
incorporated in the design of the strap is a round plastic tube that
flexes. the tubes above and below the front of the patella jointly
keep the patella "framed".

i hate wearing it and have no idea how you're supposed to run well with
blood no longer circulating below your knee. It's basically like
placing a turnicate at two places around the patella...no?...and you're
supposed to have it tight so it can function properly.
It's a catch-22 in that regard.

I have to agree with you there, I tried the Cho Duo action strap and
ended up returning it within a few days. The Neoprene caused it to
slip when it gets sweat on it, and you have to make it so tight it
hurts. I also had an issue because I found it to be quite bulky and
got in the way when running.

The point of the IT Straps for ITBS is to hold the IT Band in place
reducing the friction which causes the pain.

To quote that article "The principle behind a counter-force strap is
to compress the tendons surrounding the knee. This can redistribute
tension, thus decreasing the localized stress any particular tendon
must assume while contracting. There is evidence that a counter-force
strap helps keep the patella and patella tendon properly aligned. It
also is effective in reducing the friction caused by the ITB passing
over the outside of the knee.." .... "The device reduces pain and
inflammation, allowing you to train more comfortably, but it will not
cure your injury."

http://www.runningtimes.com/issues/99oct/knees.htm
http://www.pattstrap.com

I found the pattstrap to be very good because it is thin, does not need
to be overly tight to work, and not made from neoprene, the foam fabric
keeps it in place.

I hope this helps,

Quoted message said:

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap....and has the strap
above & below the patella framing it in place. It's neoprene and
incorporated in the design of the strap is a round plastic tube that
flexes. the tubes above and below the front of the patella jointly
keep the patella "framed".

i hate wearing it and have no idea how you're supposed to run well with
blood no longer circulating below your knee. It's basically like
placing a turnicate at two places around the patella...no?...and you're
supposed to have it tight so it can function properly.
It's a catch-22 in that regard.

I have to agree with you there, I tried the Cho Duo action strap and
ended up returning it within a few days. The Neoprene caused it to
slip when it gets sweat on it, and you have to make it so tight it
hurts. I also had an issue because I found it to be quite bulky and
got in the way when running.

The point of the IT Straps for ITBS is to hold the IT Band in place
reducing the friction which causes the pain.

To quote that article "The principle behind a counter-force strap is
to compress the tendons surrounding the knee. This can redistribute
tension, thus decreasing the localized stress any particular tendon
must assume while contracting. There is evidence that a counter-force
strap helps keep the patella and patella tendon properly aligned. It
also is effective in reducing the friction caused by the ITB passing
over the outside of the knee.." .... "The device reduces pain and
inflammation, allowing you to train more comfortably, but it will not
cure your injury."

http://www.runningtimes.com/issues/99oct/knees.htm
http://www.pattstrap.com

I found the pattstrap to be very good because it is thin, does not need
to be overly tight to work, and not made from neoprene, the foam fabric
keeps it in place.

I hope this helps,

Quoted message said:

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap....and has the strap
above & below the patella framing it in place. It's neoprene and
incorporated in the design of the strap is a round plastic tube that
flexes. the tubes above and below the front of the patella jointly
keep the patella "framed".

i hate wearing it and have no idea how you're supposed to run well with
blood no longer circulating below your knee. It's basically like
placing a turnicate at two places around the patella...no?...and you're
supposed to have it tight so it can function properly.
It's a catch-22 in that regard.

I have to agree with you there, I tried the Cho Duo action strap and
ended up returning it within a few days. The Neoprene caused it to
slip when it gets sweat on it, and you have to make it so tight it
hurts. I also had an issue because I found it to be quite bulky and
got in the way when running.

The point of the IT Straps for ITBS is to hold the IT Band in place
reducing the friction which causes the pain.

To quote that article "The principle behind a counter-force strap is
to compress the tendons surrounding the knee. This can redistribute
tension, thus decreasing the localized stress any particular tendon
must assume while contracting. There is evidence that a counter-force
strap helps keep the patella and patella tendon properly aligned. It
also is effective in reducing the friction caused by the ITB passing
over the outside of the knee.." .... "The device reduces pain and
inflammation, allowing you to train more comfortably, but it will not
cure your injury."

http://www.runningtimes.com/issues/99oct/knees.htm
http://www.pattstrap.com

I found the pattstrap to be very good because it is thin, does not need
to be overly tight to work, and not made from neoprene, the foam fabric
keeps it in place.

I hope this helps,

Quoted message said:

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap....and has the strap
above & below the patella framing it in place. It's neoprene and
incorporated in the design of the strap is a round plastic tube that
flexes. the tubes above and below the front of the patella jointly
keep the patella "framed".

i hate wearing it and have no idea how you're supposed to run well with
blood no longer circulating below your knee. It's basically like
placing a turnicate at two places around the patella...no?...and you're
supposed to have it tight so it can function properly.
It's a catch-22 in that regard.

Quoted message said:

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap...

It doesn't work, does it Lancelot? Your penis is still 2" erect.

Quoted message said:

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap...

It doesn't work, does it Lancelot? Your penis is still 2" erect.

Quoted message said:

i've got something called the Pat Cho Duo Strap...

It doesn't work, does it Lancelot? Your penis is still 2" erect.