Artwork (side view) of the muscles of the thigh showing iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) or iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), a common injury

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Artwork (side view) of the muscles of the thigh showing iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) or iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), a common injury to the thigh associated with running, cycling and weight-lifting. The iliotibial band runs down the thigh, stabilising the knee, but continual rubbing of the band over the lateral femoral epicondyle causes inflammation.

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Size: 4118px × 4488px
Photo credit: © PETER GARDINER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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