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Thanks for the heads up on the possibilility of osteoarthritis. My doctor never mentioned it but I'll make sure I ask him about it on Monday. I also looked up some information on preventative measures (mostly getting exercise, maintaining appropriate weight for my height and proper nutrition)...

MS, thanks for your response My ankle is not as flexible as I had hoped after almost a year, but it's better than it was. Let's just say that I definitely don't ever worry about that knee going over my toes when stretching (in fact, I still have a lot of difficult with stairs, the heel stays a...

Re: Lower body training after broken ankle I will certainly try those suggestions. And, as luck would have it, I have an appointment with my orthopedic surgeon on Monday. Thanks for the info. By the way, how effective is the Elliptical for butt and thighs, and can I adjust the settings to...

Just started weight training again (3x/wk) & cardio (3x). I am now about 60# more than I want to be at 5'4". I have a very definite pear shape. The dilemma is that I broke my ankle last Oct. (needed 2 surgeries to repair–has plate on one side/pins on the other. Squats, lunges and calf raises are...

Just started weight training again (3x/wk) & cardio (3x). I am now about 60# more than I want to be at 5'4". I have a very definite pear shape. The dilemma is that I broke my ankle last Oct. (needed 2 surgeries to repair–has plate on one side/pins on the other. Squats, lunges and calf raises...

Aaliyah I think that it was a combination of things that led to this tragedy. Too much weight and a pilot who was not authorized to fly that aircraft. He also had a cocaine possession charge less than two weeks prior (according to what I've read he had up to 60 days to inform the airline --...