The combined effect of myofascial release and hip strength training on iliotibial band syndrome: A preliminary randomized controlled trial
Preliminary evidence suggests MFR may accelerate early pain relief and ITB structural normalization when combined with hip strengthening. Future trials with larger samples,broader functional outcome measures, and longer follow-up are needed to confirm clinical relevance.
Authors
- Gengxin Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4656-1869)
- Zhiyong Ming
- Yuan Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5651-0948)
- Yutang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6981-3948)
- L. Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4554-659X)
Institutions
- Jilin University (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- First Hospital of Jilin University (CN)
- Peking University Third Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Sport University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Complementary Therapies in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103274
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00