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What can i do to cure a footdrop from being in stirrups long time?
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Foot drop: Footdrop can be a complication of prolonged positioning in stirrups. The cause is prolonged pressure on a nerve in the foot. The body has a tremendous capacity to heal and will generally recover over about 6 months. The best thing you can do is foot exercises (see a physical therapist for proper instruction). After about 6 months, you are not likely to get much more healing.
Answered 3/18/2013
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