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Foot drop is inability to lift the forefoot due to the weakness of dorsiflexors of the foot. Ankle and foot dorsiflexors, namely the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, and extensor hallucis longus, help clear the foot during the swing phase of walking and control plantar flexion of the foot on heel strike.
5 Ιαν 2023 · Foot drop, sometimes called drop foot, is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. If you have foot drop, the front of your foot might drag on the ground when you walk. Foot drop isn't a disease.
5 Ιαν 2023 · The most common type of foot drop is caused by injury to the peroneal nerve, which controls the muscles that lift the foot. Foot drop can be temporary or permanent. A brace can help hold the foot in position. Treatment for foot drop depends on the cause.
The most common cause of foot drop is an injury to a nerve that runs down your leg and controls the muscles that lift your foot. This can be caused by: sports injuries. a slipped disc in the spine. crossing your legs, kneeling or squatting for long periods of time.
16 Ιαν 2023 · Foot drop (also called drop foot) happens when you can’t raise the front part of your foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift it. It’s a symptom of several possible underlying conditions and can be temporary or long-term (chronic).
6 Ιουν 2023 · Foot drop, which is also sometimes called a dropped foot, is a condition in which it is difficult to lift up the front part of the foot. As a result the forefoot and toes tend to catch or drag on the floor when walking. It can be temporary or permanent and most commonly affects one side only.
24 Απρ 2023 · Foot drop (sometimes referred to as "drop foot") refers to an inability to lift the forefoot due to weakness of the dorsiflexors. This condition may be the result of a muscular, skeletal, or nervous system problem.