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Runner's knee

Runner's knee, also known as illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS), is a common activity related injury that occurs in runners and other sportsmen. ITBS normally occurs as a result of overstressing, overstretching and/or twisting of the leg and/or the knee. Long distance runners and cyclists are in particular frequently affected by this painful problem. However, runner's knee can also affect participants of other sports, including basketball players, weight lifters, tennis players, hikers and others. In the runner's knee injury, the superficial band of illiotibial fascia covering the thigh is excessively stretched and becomes painful, inflamed or irritated. The symptoms include strong pain or stinging sensation on the outside and around the knee or even alongside the entire length of the illiotibial band. Swelling and inflammation are frequently present.

Many sufferers do not wish to take pain killing medication due to their possible side effects. However, at the same time, they also want to be free of pain and able to continue with their sporting activities.

Laser phototherapy produces excellent results and can further enhance conventional therapy systems of any medical practice or therapy clinic. Treating ITBS with laser phototherapy is highly successful and pleasing for the therapists and the sufferers. Biostimulating high energy laser light increases blood flow and improves lymphatic drainage, thus contributing to reduction of swelling and tissue regeneration. Pain relief follows and normal movements are restored. The sufferer feels fitter and can continue with normal physiotherapy sessions, if required or even returns directly to training.

Many therapists and athletes benefit regularly from the outstanding effects of laser phototherapy delivered with MedSolution devices, the LaserCat and the PalmLaser®.

Treating ITBS with LaserCat and/or PalmLaser® produces tangible benefits that include the following:

Fast pain reduction and/or total pain eradication
Reduction in swelling
Reduction of recurrent episodes
Improved mobility and better quality of life
No side effects

The effectiveness of laser therapy is proven in documented and/or published clinical studies.

Learn more about the positive effects of laser phototherapy in treating of the runner's knee (illiotibial band syndrome / ITBS) using LaserCat and/or PalmLaser®.

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