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I want to start running again, but I have bad knees&ankles. What should I do?
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Default I want to start running again, but I have bad knees&ankles. What should I do? - 01-05-2009, 12:18 PM

I have had bad knees and ankles since junior high. I am now in college and want to start working out more. Specifically, I want to start running again. I've been running/jogging a mile about once a week, but my ankle gives out on me about half-way through (I usually power walk after that). I wear an ankle brace and a knee brace while running, and make sure to watch that I'm not running inappropriately. Is there maybe a certain kind of shoe I should be looking for? Any other suggestions?
   
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Default 01-23-2009, 06:52 PM

Go to an orthopedic doctor.
   
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Default 01-23-2009, 11:26 PM

I have the same problem. What I do is wear the braces you can buy at an athletic store or even CVS. They help a lot.
   
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