Kinetic Chain Dysfunctions (I-T Band)

Question:

I have just started with a 37-year-old male client. He is a banker and works 70 hours a week. Exercise history: long distance running, fixed resistance machine training such as leg extension, leg press two to three times a week. Build: ectomorph. Problem areas: mild upper cross, weak wrists (can't do weight baring exercises), sharp shooting pains in the left leg vastus medialis/sartorius, tightness/soreness in the left semimembransous, acute pain right erector spinae, tight right medius gluteus and soreness through the right iliotibial tract. These are the areas that stand out to be of main concern to my client and myself. My view on his problem areas is repetitive movement syndrome. He carries a heavy suitcase (right hand) every day, sits for 12-16 hours typing with the right hand and using the mouse with the left with a more than likely bad postural alignment. Out of all the problem areas, the iliotibial tract is the one that concerns me most. Do you have any suggestions on how to relieve the pain? I will be working with a physical therapist to help with these issues; however, I feel I am in need of some professional education to understand the role of the iliotibial tract in more detail. Thank you. Your web site is a goldmine of information!

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