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I am 7 days removed from a partial tear of my left rectus femoris. i would like to know can i do some light lap lane swimming? little swelling, only pain when bearing alot of weight. already feeling the right leg get weaker and want to move/be active?

Q: i am 7 days removed from a partial tear of my left rectus femoris. i would like to know can i do some light lap lane swimming? little swelling, only pain when bearing alot of weight. already feeling the right leg get weaker and want to move/be active?

: You can do as much as you are able. Listen to your body. If there is sharp pain, then back off a bit. Some mild soreness afterward is fine.

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You can do as much as you are able. Listen to your body. If there is sharp pain, then back off a bit. Some mild soreness afterward is fine.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

I am 7 days removed from a partial tear of my left rectus femoris. i would like to know can i do some light lap lane swimming? little swelling, only pain when bearing alot of weight. already feeling the right leg get weaker and want to move/be active?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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