What is ITB Syndrome? Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome) is one of the most common causes of pain on the outside of the knee and hip (NCBI), particularly in runners, cyclists, walkers and individuals who regularly participate in sport. The iliotibial band (IT band) is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue that runs from the outside of the hip, down the side of the thigh, and attaches below the knee. Its role is to help stabilise the hip and knee during walking, runn

Struggling with knee pain? Learn about common causes of knee injuries, including ligament tears, tendon problems, osteoarthritis, and meniscal injuries. Discover effective treatments such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, dry needling, and steroid or hyaluronic acid injections at Elite Joint Solutions.

Recovering from ACL reconstruction or meniscal surgery is rarely a straight line. While many patients progress steadily through rehabilitation, others hit frustrating plateaus — weeks of persistent swelling, pain that limits movement, and a knee that simply won't settle down. In these situations, hyaluronic acid (HA) / Durolane injections have been investigated as a potential adjunct to help get recovery back on track. But the evidence is genuinely mixed, and understanding wh