Home-based Treatment Using the Sidekick Tool for Pain Relief in Patients With Iliotibial Band Syndrome

The aim of the study is to test how well the Sidekick Tool works as a home-based pain relief for iliotibial band syndrome using instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization tool in healthy participants aged 18-65 years old. We hypothesize that the use of the tool over the course of seven days and by following a home-treatment plan will result in less pain that is caused by iliotibial band syndrome for the participants. Pain intensity will be measured using a Numerical Pain Rating Scale from 0-to-10. Other measurements will include pain intensity after exercise and if participants return to their sport. Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire to ensure they are a good fit for the study. Once they have been entered into the study, they will complete a video call with the researchers to go gather their current pain intensity levels. Participants will be emailed the instructions for how to use the tool for seven days and will be mailed the Sidekick Tool to their home. After seven days of using the tool, the participants will be asked to complete a final video call to gather their pain intensity levels. This number will be compared to their initial pain intensity to see if their pain has lowered while using the tool.