{"id":8642,"date":"2026-10-08T07:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isokineticmagazine.com\/?p=8642"},"modified":"2026-10-08T07:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:36:51","slug":"sinner-sidelined-by-iliotibial-band-syndrome-dr-tencone-explains-the-condition-on-sky-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isokineticmagazine.com\/en\/2026\/10\/sinner-sidelined-by-iliotibial-band-syndrome-dr-tencone-explains-the-condition-on-sky-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinner sidelined by iliotibial band syndrome: Dr. Tencone explains the condition on Sky Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jannik Sinner<\/a> announced in a video posted on his social media channels on Tuesday, October 6, that he will not return to competitive tennis before 2027. The world No. 1’s absence is due to a right knee problem diagnosed as iliotibial band syndrome<\/a> (ITBS).<\/p>\n\n

This condition can affect athletes, particularly those who subject their knees to repetitive movements and high training loads.<\/p>\n\n

To gain a deeper understanding of this condition, its possible causes, treatment options, and recovery timelines for returning to sport, Sky Sport<\/a> spoke exclusively with Dr. Fabrizio Tencone<\/a>, Director of Isokinetic Turin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

An in-depth look at the importance of an accurate diagnosis, a personalized rehabilitation program, and a safe return to sport\u2014key elements of Isokinetic\u2019s approach to athlete health and performance.<\/p>\n\n

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