Hi Eden,

I bet it would be useful to have a PT or someone in the know spot you as you do your step-ups to make sure your knees are aligned properly. I have no training in this area - just a ton of rehab experience! - so it's a layperson's $.02. But if you're already wedged and canted as much as you are in the bike that might be a good thing to do (and consider orthotics which correct for varus/valgus and all that). As part of my rehab I treated myself to a superdy-duper (as my 7-yr old says) pair of trail running shoes. I tried to find the most stabilizing shoes possible and found an (expensive!) pair of Salomons that have helped me do lateral lunges and stuff like that without feeling like I'm going to fall into the refrigerator. Of course, I could always do them some place other than the kitchen...

Trisk - thanks for that note. I'd already seen that High Sierra site and eyed the one-piece wedges with great interest. I'll see how it goes with this next approach (I bet I'll end up with 165 on the right and 160 on the left/shorter leg - if it's even possible to find a single left 160mm Shimano crank!) and will definitely keep Tom in mind for a consult.

Wahine - thanks, also, for that info. I'll see if I can find the article you quote from. I've also heard about a surgery (osteotomy?) where they cut a deeper or different angle in the socket so the ball can rotate correctly once again. Lots of invasive things to do. Hoping to find something non-invasive (like maybe some kind of torture stretching device that can reposition my leg out and up!). The "funniest" ( ) comment I've heard so far is that if I do have to have a hip replacement, they can also lengthen my leg...

Hope everyone can get in a ride today! It's 40s and very sunny out here in New England and my legs are itching for it. Thanks for your help.
O.