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I did various leg raises in physical therapy from lying on my stomach and on my side raising leg into air. can these cause some leg pain afterwards? i noticed i tend to hurt after pt, im not used to these exercises yet or on regular basis

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Yes: These leg maneuvers, when you're not used to them, can cause leg muscular pain and soreness. Notify the physical therapist of your symptoms.

Answered 11/20/2019

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