Are you having difficulty walking because of a foot drop for a foot slap? Then this video might help you.
There are multiple reasons why you might have a foot drop. Either an injury to your leg and peroneal nerve or a neurological disease like multiple sclerosis, ALS or stroke. Foot drop is different from a spastic foot with plantar flexion. When you hold your foot up and release it it will just be dropping down if it is a true foot drop. If it is spastic it is difficult to stretch and move that ankle upwards. But in any case we need to manage that food drop otherwise it will be so difficult for you to walk because you are leg with a foot drop will just drag that foot. You will have a higher risk of falling. First we need to facilitate the muscle and wake it up. You can use either a fast brushing, fast tapping or icing. Stimulate that area or the muscle responsible for raising your toe and foot up. The direction on how to stimulate muscle is going upwards. Do it for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds try to raise your toes up towards your nose. If it is difficult for you to go against gravity, you might want to do a long sitting or lying on your bed with your hip and knee bent. I prefer the couch because you also have back support this way. Palce a rolled up towel or throw under your knee. or And if it is too hard to do that at the moment, you can assist the movement using a belt or a rubber band that is long enough for you to hold. Try to bring your foot and toes towards your nose. Do that ten repetitions for three sets. When you’re movement is getting better as you’re able to raise your toes and foot up easier, start doing these exercises with your leg fully extended it straight which is more difficult compared to when your hip and knee are also flexed. I will do another video once you’re foot drop is getting better and your ankle is getting stronger and doing dorsiflexion.
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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.
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