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How can you know if you have drop foot? what are the symptoms?
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Dragging foot: The foot will have difficulty clearing the floor while walking as it will drag....
Answered 9/23/2012
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Muscle weakness: Foot drop is caused by the anterior compartment muscles(front of your lower leg) being very weak or paralysed. You are unable to keep your foot from slapping the ground when you walk.
Answered 9/23/2012
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