I forgot to thank Donna for her insight concerning the use of hip machines and
ITBS.

I had a bike accident ten years ago where I fell on my left side. I lost
consciousness while riding my bike due (I think) to some blood pressure
medication I was on at the time.

I was wearing a helmet but my glasses got tangled up with my visor when my head
hit the pavement giving me a big gash on my forehead. I also had a bone bruise
and chip from the head of my humerus. I also develped frozen shoulder even
though I had taken care to gently move the joint to prevent adhesions.

Perhaps I had soft tissue damage to my hip as well that went unnoticed as I was
laying low recovering from my other injuries.

I appreciate the information I have gained from all of you and will let you all
know how I make out.

Thanks,

Michele Dougherty