If you complete a simple Google search, you’ll find all kinds of websites saying that IT Band Syndrome is caused by tightness of your IT Band, which then causes a friction over the area of the knee when you flex and extend.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term to describe anterior knee pain. It can develop from structures of the knee or surrounding areas having too much mobility or too little mobility.

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or commonly referred to as “shin splints,” is a frequent injury among running athletes. It is caused by excessive strain on the tibia (shin bone) due to muscle imbalances of the front and back lower leg, leading to altered running mechanics.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common and nagging orthopedic injuries in the foot. It’s estimated that approximately 2 million people in the U.S. experience this specific injury each year. It occurs in runners, but can also be seen in anyone that spends a lot of time on their feet (walkers, hikers, etc).