A Study on Efficacy of Dry Needling with Deep Friction Massage in Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Abstract

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) was first specifically described by Renne as a chronic condition with pain felt on the lateral aspect of the thigh and knee with lower limb activities involving repetitive knee flexion and extension such as running or cycling. The study aims to find out the effectiveness of Dry needling with Deep friction Massage on the reduction of pain & restoration of the functional ability of an individual with ITBS. 30 subjects with lateral thigh & knee pain are taken through proper screening and fulfilling the inclusive and exclusive criteria. The subjects will receive Dry needling with Deep friction Massage for a session of 2 weeks. Pre & Post-test will be analyzed based on the outcome measure i.e., Lower Extremity functional scale (LEFS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The statistical analysis shows the effectiveness that Dry Needling with deep Friction Massage In IT Band Syndrome. That Study concludes that Dry Needling with Deep Friction Massage is more effective in reduction on of pain and restoring functional ability in IT Band Syndrome.