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<\/a><\/p>\nMy experience at Physiatry was 100% better than the physical therapist. The nurse who checked me in and took my blood pressure (121\/68) was a riot. When I made the appointment, they told me to wear shorts and tennis shoes. So that’s what I wore. She saw my shorts and started clapping and said “Thank you for wearing shorts!” I guess most people ignore that advice.<\/p>\n
The doctor I saw was also pretty hilarious. He had a great personality. He was friendly, he listened to my story, asked the right questions, and was just a plain nice guy. I knew the appointment was going to go well.<\/p>\n
I told him about my training, how I cross-trained, what I’ve been doing since the injury (swimming and weights). I described Hood to Coast and my injury.<\/p>\n He had me do a bunch of tests to see how strong my hips, legs and IT Band were. He said that my right side wasn’t very strong. I also explained to him that I was told by my doctor to stop doing most activities for 6 weeks. He said that wouldn’t have been the advice he’d given me but oh well. I’m not upset because taking a break meant that I tried new things (like weight lifting).<\/p>\n He turned to me and asked, “Do you want the good news or the bad news first?”<\/p>\n My heart fell and I thought I might cry. There was bad news??<\/p>\n He said, “They’re the same thing, so don’t worry. The good news is you have IT Band Bursitis or <\/strong>Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome.<\/strong><\/a>.. The bad news is, you have IT Band Bursitis or Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome.” <\/strong>He said that I will <\/span><\/strong>run again, but I need to strengthen my hips.<\/p>\n “Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that provides a cushion between a bone and tissues, such as a ligament. Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common injury in cyclists and people who participate in physical activities that involve running.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Having a real diagnosis is kind of a relief. I felt much better knowing WHAT was going on with my body, instead of just wondering if I was broken. He said that he could tell not running causes me anxiety and he said that I probably feel like I’m “broken.” So true! It was like he could read my mind.<\/p>\n He then showed me a bunch of different strengthening exercises I need to do 3 times a week.<\/p>\n 1.Wall Slides<\/a>: Basically leaning against a wall and stand on one fit, then slowly lower and raise up and down. Hold it for 5 seconds before going back up. He said not to go all the way down either.<\/p>\n 2. Sidelying Hip Abduction<\/a>: Laying on my side, I bend the underneath led and keep the top leg straight. Then raise and lower the top leg.<\/p>\n 3. Hip Hikes<\/a>: Standing with one foot on a stair or a thick book, slowly lower the other foot to the floor. No exaggerated hip motion, must stand perfectly straight.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The doctor showed me each exercise to do and had me practice them a few times. Today I was strangely sore in my lower extremities! Clearly those exercises work!<\/p>\n