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Foot drop is caused because there is disruption in signalling of the nerve to the muscle. The muscle that brings the foot up fails and so the foot drops
The nerve can be temporarily injured = neuropraxia and therefore will recover. More extensive injuries to the nerve may or may not recover. A complete transection of the nerve is unlikely to recover without surgery
So it depends on the cause and how extensive the injury to the nerve is
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How is the foot drop problem cured?
Foot drop is first treated by finding the underlying problem that is causing the issue. Surgery and other medications may be used once the cause is found.
What are the best exercises for foot drop?
Cycling is best exercise for foot drop.
In order to treat foot drop are foot orthotics worn 24hrs a day?
Yes, the best foot drop orthodic to use 24hrs is the Soft Foot Drop Brace at http://store.grandviewmedical.com/foleknsu.html There are also other solutions but if you have a foot drop problem you need some type of orthodic to help you walk.
What are some of the typical symptoms of having a drop foot?
Foot drop often affect the muscles which are responsible for the ankle movement. Some typical symptoms of having a drop foot are limp foot, numbness, difficulty with certain activities and tingling.
What is the Opposite of drop foot?
its hold
What is a th difference between solids and liquids?
Take a block of frozen water (ice) and drop it on your foot - ouch!. Then drop the same amount as water on your foot. I know I would prefer to drop water on my foot that solid ice.
Will a water balloon drop from 6 feet make a larger splat than a water balloon drop from 1 foot?
1 foot
How leg of a baby can be cured if its one foot is slightly bent by birth?
You should consult with your Pediatrician.
Can foot drop be treated?
Foot drop is a medical disorder that is considered to be a gait abnormality. In order for it to be treated, the underlying order that is causing it must be found and corrected.
What is the medical benefit of using a drop foot brace?
Drop foot brace has a major medical benefit. It provides dynamic support for people with the inability to lift their foot up due to paralysis of the anterior leg.
How do people with foot drop walk?
Some people with foot drop walk with a very exaggerated swinging hip motion to help prevent the toes from catching on the ground.
What is a soft foot drop brace?
Foot drop brace is a ankle foot orthotic encompassing the ankle joint and all or part of the foot . AFOs are externally applied, and are intended to control position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities. Standard hard plastic foot drop braces are made of hard plastic, molded into shape. The posterior extension runs up the knee, while the leading edge is inserted into the shoe. It's not uncommon for patient's to complain about the a hard plastic brace being uncomfortable due to restricting normal walking and scratching or even bruising of the skin. The alternative is a soft foot drop brace. Soft Foot Drop Brace is made of soft materials such as neoprene, soft leather, cloth and some type of elastic strapping to maintain the position of the foot and to help prevent plantar flexion. A soft foot drop brace is comfortable alternative to maintain the position of the foot and to help prevent plantar flexion with no scrathes or bruises from a hard plastic. See a Soft Foot Drop Brace pic; http://store.grandviewmedical.com/soft-foot-drop-brace.html
