23/02/2026
Quad shaking after ACL surgery?
Thatās not weakness. Itās Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition or āAMIā
After surgery, swelling and joint trauma interrupt the brainās ability to fully activate the quadriceps. The muscle isnāt ālazyā the signal is disrupted.
These shaking reps are the rebuilding phase.
Reconnecting the brain to the quad.
Laying the foundation for strength.
Recovery is neurological before itās muscular.
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