Expert IT Band Syndrome Physical Therapy in Ventura, CA
IT band pain is stopping you from running, training, and doing what you love. At Golden State Performance Physical Therapy, Dr. Maya Inozemtseva delivers one-on-one, root-cause care so you can get out of pain, rebuild stronger, and keep performing — no referral required.
IT Band Pain Doesn't Fix Itself
Most runners and athletes try to push through IT band syndrome — or end up in generic, cookie-cutter PT that treats the symptom and misses the cause. Here’s what that cycle looks like.
Endless Rest & Ice
You take time off, symptoms ease, you return to training — and the pain comes right back. Nothing actually changes because the root cause was never identified.
Rushed, Shared Sessions
Insurance-driven PT means 15-minute appointments split between multiple patients. You get a generic exercise sheet and zero individualized attention.
Surgery Pressure Without Answers
Your doctor recommends surgery, but you were never given a real biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, or strength-based plan first. There’s a better way.
Ventura's IT Band Syndrome Physical Therapy Done Right
At Golden State Performance Physical Therapy, every session is a full 60 minutes of one-on-one time with Dr. Maya — no aides, no handoffs. We use slow-motion running gait analysis, SFMA movement screening, and force plate testing to find what’s actually driving your IT band pain, then build a progressive plan to fix it for good.
- Full 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with Dr. Maya, PT, DPT, ATC — every single visit
- Root-cause diagnostics: slow-motion running analysis, SFMA movement screening & force plate testing
- Cash-based, transparent pricing — no referral needed, HSA/FSA accepted, appointments in 24–48 hours
Real Results From Ventura Patients
“She helped me with IT band pain from biking and running and did an amazing job. I’ve seen several PTs over the years but was especially impressed by her ability to tailor exercises to endurance athletes. I’m not sure if I would have been able to complete my first full Ironman if I didn’t see her.”
Your Path Back to Pain-Free Performance in 3 Steps
Step 1 — Get Out of Pain
We start with a comprehensive evaluation — SFMA movement screening, slow-motion gait analysis, and hands-on manual therapy — to identify the true cause of your IT band pain and begin reducing it fast.
Step 2 — Rebuild Stronger
Progressive corrective exercise, IASTM soft tissue work, and personalized strength programming (delivered via the TrueCoach app) rebuild the hip strength, mobility, and mechanics that let the IT band do its job.
Step 3 — Keep Performing
Return-to-sport testing, objective force plate data, and ongoing performance programming ensure you go back to running, training, and competing with confidence — and stay there.
IT Band Syndrome & Related Conditions We Treat
IT band syndrome rarely travels alone. Tight hips, weak glutes, and faulty running mechanics often contribute to a cascade of lower-extremity issues. We treat the full picture — so you don’t just recover, you come back moving better than before. Looking for IT band syndrome physical therapy near me? We serve runners and athletes throughout Ventura and the California Central Coast.
- Runner’s Knee / Patellofemoral Pain & IT Band Syndrome — biomechanical assessment, gait retraining & progressive loading
- Hip Pain, Impingement & Labral Tears — manual therapy, hip strengthening & functional movement correction
- Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis & Ankle Sprains — soft tissue mobilization, IASTM & return-to-run programming
Real Results from Ventura Athletes & Active Adults
78 five-star reviews and counting — see what our patients say.
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“Maya is the real deal! I’ve been working with her for a little over two months to address a recurring low back injury and nerve pain, and she’s completely shifted my perspective of what physical therapy can and should be. Don’t expect to be prescribed a routine of the same 6 stretches to repeat in perpetuity! Maya provides progressive, tailored programming that evolves with your body’s strength and tolerance.“
Shaina S.
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“Such a positive experience! The one-on-one evaluation with Maya made a huge difference. She was kind, attentive, and really took the time to understand my goals and discuss my individual needs. I felt comfortable asking questions and left feeling motivated and confident about my recovery.“
Nataly A.
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“Maya was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. With her many years of experience, she took the time to educate me about physical therapy and made everything easy to understand. She’s patient, caring, and truly listens to your needs. Highly recommend this place!“
Jennifer R.
Meet Dr. Maya Inozemtseva, PT, DPT, ATC — Your Ventura IT Band Specialist
Board-certified physical therapist specializing in sports injuries and performance rehabilitation
California Licensed Physical Therapist and owner of Golden State Performance Physical Therapy. Dr. Inozemtseva earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University’s prestigious 6-Year Accelerated, Dual-Degree Program. She specializes in sports physical therapy, running analysis, and treating active adults dealing with neck pain, back pain, and orthopedic injuries.
Sports Rehabilitation From ankle sprains and ACL recovery to post-surgical return-to-sport progressions, Dr. Maya brings athletic training expertise and performance-based PT principles to every sports rehab case.
Running Injuries & Gait Analysis Using slow-motion video running analysis, Dr. Maya assesses cadence, stride mechanics, and landing patterns to resolve running injuries and optimize performance for runners at every level.
Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Dr. Maya is trained in joint mobilization, myofascial release, IASTM, trigger point therapy, cupping, and kinesio taping — powerful hands-on tools that accelerate healing and restore mobility.
Strength & Conditioning Rehab Experienced with CrossFitters, Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, and strength athletes, Dr. Maya builds rehab plans that keep you training — intelligently and safely — throughout your recovery.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation Dr. Maya guides patients through safe, structured recovery following orthopedic surgeries, using individualized progressions and return-to-sport testing to confirm readiness before full return.
Find Us in Ventura, CA — Easy Off US-101
Conveniently located near Central Shopping Center and Ventura College, just 10 minutes from downtown Ventura.
We’re just 10 minutes from Downtown Ventura — conveniently located near Plaza Shopping Center, Marina Village, and the Esplanade Shopping Center. From downtown, head east on E Santa Clara St, turn onto E Thompson Blvd, continue onto US-101 BUS, then take Lemon Grove Ave to Arundell Cir. We’re at 3503A Arundell Cir, Ventura, CA 93003. Call us at (805) 697-2453. Hours: Mon 8:30 AM–4 PM | Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM | Thu–Fri 12–5 PM | Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM.
Golden State Performance Physical Therapy 3503A Arundell Cir, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 697-2453 Email: info@goldenstateperformance.net
Hours: Monday: 8:30 AM–4 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8:30 AM–4 PM Thursday: 12–5 PM Friday: 12–5 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8:30 AM–4 PM
IT Band Syndrome FAQs
Everything you need to know before your first appointment at Golden State Performance in Ventura.
No referral is required. California is a direct-access state, which means you can schedule directly with Dr. Maya without seeing your primary care doctor or orthopedist first. Just call (805) 697-2453 or book a free 15-minute discovery call to get started.
Golden State Performance Physical Therapy is a cash-based practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. This allows us to spend a full 60 minutes with you one-on-one every visit — no visit caps, no authorization delays, and no surprise bills. We accept HSA/FSA payments and can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement from your insurer.
Most clinics treat IT band pain with stretching and generic exercises. We start with a root-cause evaluation — including SFMA movement screening, slow-motion running gait analysis, and force plate testing — to identify exactly why your IT band is overloaded. From there, Dr. Maya builds a progressive, personalized plan targeting the hip strength, mobility, and mechanics driving the problem.
Appointments are typically available within 24–48 hours. There’s no lengthy waitlist. You can also start with a free 15-minute discovery call to ask questions and confirm we’re the right fit before committing.
Your first visit is a full 60-minute one-on-one evaluation with Dr. Maya. She will assess your movement patterns, review your training history, and may use slow-motion video gait analysis or the SFMA screen to identify what’s driving your symptoms. You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis, a treatment plan, and home-exercise programming delivered through the TrueCoach app.