Prevalencia del síndrome de la banda iliotibial en triatletas del equipo deportivo The Wolves, Guayaquil 2024.

Abstract

Iliotibial band syndrome is more common in triathletes, it is characterized by pain in the lateral part of the knee due to repetitive movements in the iliotibial band, a condition that is usually more observed in high-impact activities such as cycling and running. The high prevalence of SBI in triathletes highlights the importance of implementing effective preventive strategies and specialized treatments for athletes. Objective: Determine the prevalence of iliotibial band syndrome in triathletes of The Wolves sports team in the city of Guayaquil. Materials and methods: Study with a quantitative approach, descriptive scope, nonexperimental cross-sectional design with a population of 80 triathlete, who also constitute the sample of the study, meeting the inclusion criteria, who are evaluated using the tests of: Nobel. Ober and modified Thomas. Results: In the sample of 80 triathletes from The Wolves sports team, 66.25% tested positive for iliotibial band syndrome, evaluated by the Noble test. Differentiated by sex, the result is 40% in men and 26% in women tested positive for SBI. Conclusion: Of the 80 triathletes evaluated, 66.25% manifest iliotibial band syndrome, which indicates that in this sport there is a high prevalence of injury and inflammation of the friction zone of the iliotibial band.