Question 1

what is the treatment for drop foot?

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Dropfoot treatment: You have bracing, muscle stimulation, or tendon transfer

Question 2

what is the suggested preventitive and treatment for drop foot?

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Depends on cause: Foot drop is generally a manifestation of peripheral nerve disease and it can result from may causes, e.g., vitamin deficiency, lead poisoning, spinal disorders etc.  Treatment depends on correcting the underlying cause.

Question 3

please help! what is the best treatment for foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On why you got it. In some cases if you relieve the pressure on a compressed nerve that caused it then you can regain all motion, it could be secondary to a stroke, or other injury so obviously you would try and reverse the effect if possible but it is not always possible. Aggressive physical therapy is important as you might try and retrain as much as you can, other options include a brace.

Question 4

looking for drop foot pt treatment?

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Difficult: Drop foot from nerve dysfunction is difficult to treat with pt as it's impossible to strengthen muscles that aren't receiving input.  If it is a partial foot drop or the nerve is resolving, strengthening the muscles and secondary dorsiflexors with therapy can be very helpful. Brace and surgery options also exist.

Question 5

what therapy is good for  drop foot ?

Accepted Answer

An AFO is a start: Depending on what caused your foot drop you at the very least will need an AFO brace to help with your foot and leg. If your foot drop is related to an injury then you made need to see a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon which specializes in peripheral nerve surgery. You can go to www.Aens.Us to find a surgeon in your area.

Question 6

had emg done for drop foot, doc said nerves firing but still see alittle damage, will therapy heal this? how long?

Accepted Answer

Foot drop: Depends on the extent of the injury, location of the injury, and time since nerve injury. Little short on the details to give a good answer.

Question 7

how much therapy is needed for perenoal nerve damage from drop foot? its already been 1yr. thebproblem is lateral movement.

Accepted Answer

Foot drop : If from trauma, MRI of knee and EMG nerve conduction studies are now indicated.  You may be a candidate for a nerve transfer.  You need to see a specialist skilled in peripheral nerve surgery.

Question 8

what is drop foot syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is where the muscles or nerve to the foot and leg are damaged and the toes cannot be lifted off the ground towards the leg without assistance.

Question 9

what are the chances of recovery for drop foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends....: Recovery depends on a number of factors.  One is what cuased the dropfoot.  Another is how long ago it started.   There are other things that facotr into it.

I suggest seeing an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 10

is drop foot curable?

Accepted Answer

Drop Foot: Depending on the cause of drop foot you may have some strength come back. If it is due to severe nerve damage, it is unlikely to improve, however. You should visit with a neurologist to assess the nerves and then with a podiatrist to fabricate an ankle-foot orthotic to support the weakened foot.

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