Sore Knees? This can be as a result of tight IT (Iliotibial) band. As riders our legs spend a lot of time in and around the 30 degree angle range. When your leg is bent at a 30 degree angle, it goes into what is called the “impingement zone”, and that’s where most of the friction happens. The first image below is the location of the IT band. The IT band originates at the hip, stretches down to the knee and helps stabilize and move the joint. If there is any tightness in the IT band, pain or restricted movement can occur in the knee. Have a look at the second image for a sample IT band stretch.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:29:17 +0000
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