The relationship between hip abductor muscle strength and iliotibial band tightness in individuals with low back pain

The relationship between the iliotibial band (ITB) tightness and hip abductor weakness in patients with low back pain (LBP) is not supported as assumed in theory. More clinical studies are needed to assess the theory of muscle imbalance of hip abductor weakness and ITB tightness in LBP.

Chiropractic & Osteopathy , 01/14/10