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Foot drop also known as drop foot is not a disease, but rather a commonly encountered symptom of a neurological, anatomical, or muscular problem. Foot drop is inability to lift the forefoot due to the weakness of dorsiflexors of the foot.
12 Φεβ 2024 · Foot drop, characterized by the inability to lift the forefoot due to weakness in the dorsiflexion of the foot, poses diagnostic and management challenges seldom encountered in primary care settings.
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. To develop a treatment plan for foot drop, a full evaluation and determination of the cause must be completed for each patient.
The intrinsic foot muscles (IFM) are the main local stabilizers of the foot and are part of the active and neural subsystems that constitute the foot core. These muscles lengthen eccentrically during the stance phase of running before shortening at the propulsion phase, as the arch recoils in parallel to the plantar fascia.
15 Αυγ 2022 · Footdrop is a common musculoskeletal condition defined by weakness in ankle joint dorsiflexion. Although the etiology varies, footdrop is characterized by specific clinical and gait abnormalities used by the patient to overcome the loss of active ankle dorsiflexion.
8 Μαρ 2022 · Foot drop is a common clinical condition marked by objective muscle weakness or flaccid paralysis of the ankle dorsiflexors, resulting in difficulty with ambulation secondary to poor foot clearance during gait.
Ankle foot orthoses, so-called peroneus splints, are designed to improve everyday mobility in patients with irreversible foot drop.
