‘At the top of the leg, your glutes and tensor fascia latae muscles (TFL) insert into it and are able ... The main complaint of IT band syndrome is of pain on the outside of the knee – sometimes sharp ...

There are four anatomical sling systems of the body, and we asked a strength and conditioning coach to explain each one, including how to exercise them and build a stronger body.

The IT band (iliotibial band) is a thick band of fibrous connective tissue called fascia that extends from the muscles of the hip—more specifically: the tensor fascia latae and gluteus maximus ...

Conclusions It is easier to identify the LFCN if the intermuscular space between the tensor fasciae latae muscle and the sartorius is used as an initial sonographic landmark.

The case of an avulsion fracture occurring in an 18 year old athlete after repeated running is presented. The fracture involved the tensor fascia lata muscle and the external oblique abdominal muscle.

Do some bridging (such as the glute bridge move, below) and core strength work alongside these squats, and stretch the tensor fascia latae (also below) four times per day.