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FOOT DROP/ DROP FOOT DID YOU KNOW? Foot drop can stem from weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. Foot drop is a symptom of an underlying temporary or permanent problem, rather than a disease. Some causes of foot drop include: nerve injury (damage to the peroneal nerve) brain of spinal disorders muscle disorders Some common ways damage occurs include: Nerve Injury Brain or Spinal disorders Muscle Disorder Sports Injury Stroke Muscular Dystrophy Diabetes Multiple Sclerosis(MS) Amytrophic lateral sclerosis Hip or knee replacement surgery Cerebral Palsy Spending lots of time sitting cross legged or squatting Polio Charcot-Marie Tooth disease Childbirth Time spent in a leg cast HOW TO IMPROVE? AFOs, and lower limb orthoses generally, are prescribed to correct neuromotor disorders. These semirigid L-shaped braces stabilize both the foot and ankle to bring muscles and joints into alignment. The braces extend up the calf, and are typically made of hard plastic and has straps that can connect together to hold the device in place, and bring stability to the foot, ankle, and lower leg by immobilizing it.
