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Sore knee since century
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"Emily" wrote: It might be ITB (ileotibial band) syndrome, which I also got during a century in May - also to the outside and below the left knee. I saw a sports medicine doc, who diagnosed it, and a PT, who gave me exercises to stretch it. Turns out my ITB was much tighter on my left side than my right. It was also recommended that I lower my saddle a bit, which I have. The pain went away gradually and was completely gone about 4 weeks post-century. I eased back on my riding and rode easier gears until then. It's fine now, but I am keeping up with my stretching just in case. A web search should point you to plenty of info - just look for "ITB Syndrome". It's common among runners, but cyclists get it too. Good luck! Emily Yes, that turns out it was ITB. I saw my doctor right after that and got some exercises and stretches to do. The good thing was I didn't have to stay off the bike, instead just stick to the flats (hard to do entirely in this city) and low gears. I also thought it was "runners knee" but yep, cyclists get it though not as often. I will make it a point to do those stretches every time I ride, no matter what. |
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