iliotibial band syndrome

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iliotibial band syndrome: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	ITBS • IT band syndrome • iliotibial band friction syndrome • ITBFS

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iliotibial tract connective tissue disease knee injuries rheumatic fever rheumatoid arthritis amyloidosis rheumatism osteoarthritis Marfan syndrome fibrosarcoma fibroma muscle disease

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