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I had left knee acl reconstruction about 6 months ago and have neglected my rehab, i have normal function on my left leg but when i try to do quadriceps extension or try to do rehab on my left leg my whole thigh and knee shakes . is this normal?

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Muscle weakness: The shaking is one sign of muscle weakness. I recommend going back to your orthopedic surgeon and asking him/her to outline an appropriate program of physical therapy to improve muscle strength.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/18/2019

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