The Running Doctor

02/25/2026

Friday night I had the pleasure of teaching CEUs to the Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association members.

02/13/2026

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-024-07315-2

Background This systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed via direct and indirect comparisons the recovery effects of hydrotherapy and cold therapy at different temperatures on exercise induced muscle damage. Methods Five databases were searched in English and Chinese. The included studie...

02/12/2026

We can determine which of these is the cause of your injury. Call me for an appointment. 727-408-0285

02/09/2026

You can’t “stretch” the IT band. It’s thick fascia built to transfer load, not a rubber band waiting for your favourite stretch or roller to magically lengthen it. You might feel looser afterwards, but that’s not the IT band changing length—it’s just your nervous system calming down or nearby muscles like TFL and glutes doing something useful. If stretching the IT band actually worked, runners would’ve solved IT band pain decades ago. What tends to help instead is sensible load management and getting the hips stronger, not obsessively yanking on a structure that isn’t designed to stretch in the first place.
References (journals)
1. Fredericson M, et al. Hip abductor weakness in distance runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Clin J Sport Med. 2000.
2. Fairclough J, et al. The functional anatomy of the iliotibial band. J Anat. 2006.
3. Eng CM, et al. Influence of soft tissue stretching on the iliotibial band. Clin Biomech. 2010.
4. Reese NB, et al. Iliotibial band flexibility and stretching: an in vivo study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003.
5. Falvey ÉC, et al. Iliotibial band syndrome: an examination of the evidence behind a number of treatment options. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2010.
6. Noehren B, et al. Proximal and distal kinematics in runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Clin Biomech. 2007.
7. Schwellnus MP. Lower limb biomechanics in iliotibial band syndrome. Sports Med. 2009.
8. Ferber R, et al. Strengthening of the hip abductors reduces pain and improves function in runners with ITBS. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011.
9. Wilke J, et al. Foam rolling: effects on performance and recovery. Front Physiol. 2020.
10. Baker RL, et al. Iliotibial band syndrome: soft tissue thickness and response to conservative care. Am J Sports Med. 2011.
11. Lavine R. Iliotibial band friction syndrome. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2010.

09/22/2025

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07/01/2025

I knew it was only a matter of time before problems arose.

07/01/2025

I knew it was only a matter of time before problems started.

03/05/2024

I am giving everyone who ran in The Skyway 10K a functional evaluation and x-rays at no charge. Call now 727-321-2020

03/04/2024

Great weekend at the Skyway 10K! Thank you Sole Supports!