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Foot Drop Research Articles

 Foot drop may be a gait abnormality during which the dropping of the forefoot happens thanks to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the nervusischiadicus , or paralysis of the muscles within the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symbol of a greater problem, not a disease in itself. Foot drop is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front a part of the foot. Causes of foot drop might include: Nerve injury. The most common explanation for foot drop is compression of a nerve in your leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot. The telltale sign of foot drop is catching your toes on the ground as you walk. A physiotherapist can help treat the condition with exercises and other modalities. The main goal of physiotherapy for foot drop is to enhance functional mobility associated with walking. The symptoms of foot drop may occur gradually or appear suddenly, making it difficult to face , walk, or lift the affected foot. The walking pattern or gait of the person typically changes to catch up on the weakness within the foot muscles. If the cause is successfully treated, foot drop might improve or maybe disappear. If the cause cannot be treated, foot drop are often permanent. Treatment for foot drop might include, Braces or splints.

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