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Managing IT Band Syndrome

One of my chronic hiking health issues is IT Band Syndrome. It flares up when I carry a heavy backpack for long distances and is one of the main reasons why I try to keep my pack as lightweight as possible. The IT Band (also called the Illiotibial Tract)...

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Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Brace

I tried a Cho-Pat Knee Brace this weekend and I am a convert. My knees have been bothering me from carrying too much weight during a long backpacking trip a few weeks ago and I bought the brace right after I got home because I have a few hiking...

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Hiking with ITB: Illiotibial Band Syndrome

I’ve seen a lot of searches come through to sectionhiker recently about Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITB). The main symptom of Iliotibial band syndrome is pain that starts outside of your knee and radiates up the side of the thigh. I had a case of...

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Protec IT Band Wrap

Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITB) can really slow down hikers and backpackers. I know, I'm suffering from it this sumer. But about 2 months ago, I bought myself a Protec Illiotibial Band wrap from Footsmart that has kept the condition under control...

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Managing IT Band Syndrome

Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Brace

Hiking with ITB: Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Protec IT Band Wrap

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