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Can you please tell me how muscle soreness and muscle weakness differ?

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Weakness: Muscle soreness occurs with use. Muscle weakness is usually associated with lost of strength.

Answered 4/8/2013

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