Tensor Fasciae latae or TDL Strain
The Tensor Fasciae Latae is a muscle, which helps in flexing and abducting the thigh. It becomes very vital for a runner due to this function. If the TFL is consciously kept flexible, it will help in keeping the body injury free as well as being fit. Activities like walking, bending and moving around can get affected if the muscles of the thighs and hip are injured. They will also affect exercise pattern. Tensor fasciae latae pain can be cau wedding wears with chapel or court train ... sed due to a tear or strain in the muscle. With proper directed exercise, the muscle can be healed and strengthened.
What Are the Symptoms? The symptoms include:
1.Pain in the outer hip
2.Referred pain down the outer thigh
3.Pain when lying on the affected hip
4.When weight bearing on the affected side, the pain worsens
What Causes Pain in Tensor Fasciae Latae?
Tensor fasciae lataemuscle pain can be caused due to the following activities:
Running, climbing, cycling, dancing, excessive walking when not in shape and playing court sports like basketball, volleyball and tennis.
Stretching and Strengthening Exercise for Tensor Fasciae Latae Pain
Some exercises are described below which help in strengthening the muscles and dealing with the pain.
Outer Hip Stretch
Standing Outer Hip Stretch
Hip Abduction with Band
TFL Trigger Pointing
Squatting Exercise
Hot and Cold Compress/Wrap