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Dragging feet

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Dragging of the feet is a clinical finding in which the feet do not fully rise off the ground during walking. This can be due to muscles weakness or issues with the nervous system.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Foot

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