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Why is my leg stiff and weak after getting my cast off?
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Post cast atrophy: Since you have been in a cast for several weeks, you rmuscles have undergone atrophy and therefore are weak. Your joints which were immobilized by the cast have not moved therefor the surrounding soft tissues have become inflexable. You just need to do stretching and strengthening exercises to regain your function.
Answered 12/28/2013
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