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Please advise if it's ok to exercise even if muscles are still sore?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: Usually advised to do muscle building exercises every other day to let muscle recuperate and hypertrophy. Warming up pre-exerise and stretching can helps well.

Answered 3/26/2014

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