Less Strength in legs

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Asked for Male, 33 Years

I am 34 old male. I am taking anti epileptic drup for 12yrs. I started free hand exercise 1month back. I found that when I lift my legs one after one while sleeping on back, i am not able to pull the straight. Maximum i can lift my legs is 45-50 degree angle with the floor. Then if I lift more it start to shake. What will i do ? Will i continue.? Is this due to medicine? Please advise me. Suggest me.

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Dr. Aju Eluvathingal (PT)

Physiotherapist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

This is a peculiar case. I don't think advice can be given without assessing the patient in person

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Avoid heavy exertion particularly to the lower limbs and back. Don not stop medication without consulting your doctor.

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Ms. Pooja Pandey Tripathi (PT)

Physiotherapist 20 yrs exp Bangalore

https://youtu.be/tfq94egpbko You can do these exercises . also try to strengthen your whole lower limb.

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Dr. Anil Tiwari (PT)

Physiotherapist 9 yrs exp Ghaziabad

You might be having weakness in your hip flexor muscles...so please continue your physiotherapy and emphasize on your quadriceps strengthening too

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