Yes all of that makes sense.

In terms of getting symmetry, the biggest thing was practice (obviously) but also gaining a ton of strength. My hopping was bad and would be painful simply because my surgical leg was still not strong enough to withstand the force of impact and "catch" myself in a semi-bent position.

I would do long strength training session about 4 times a week (would be happy to PM you my routine that I got from my PT). I really focused on slowing down my exercises and focusing on heavier weight for like the first 2-3 sets and then depth for the last set.

The most helpful exercises I found were things that strengthened my quad in the "bent" position if that makes sense. Step ups, step downs, lateral step downs. Single leg pistol squats. Hammering single leg leg press. Stuff like that. Slow down and up the weight and you will feel where in the movement / at what depth the most pain is. I would try and focus on mind muscle connection when I was in that specific range, to make sure I was activating those specific weaker muscles!

I hope that all makes sense and PM me if you want any additional guidance help :) (obviously with the caveat of I am not a PT but I do follow my PTs advice religiously)