Combat Foot Drop through Stretching & Massage

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @kenlaw7503
    @kenlaw7503 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the clearest explanations of what to do and why. Thank you.

  • @joematty1353
    @joematty1353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been trying to watch your videos on Foot Drop and i was wondering what's your thoughts on using a Tib Bar to strengthen the shin muscles?
    Thanks for your videos!

    • @DoctorGretchenHawley
      @DoctorGretchenHawley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That could work! You could also attach a dumbbell to the top of your shoe or put a resistance band around the top of your shoe and have someone pull it away from you. Lots of ways to increase the difficulty of this exercise!

    • @joematty1353
      @joematty1353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DoctorGretchenHawley Great! Thanks for getting back to me!
      I just bought a Tib Bar and im using 2.5 Lbs and Elastics and I'm 3 days in. Hopefully i will feel and see a change. Thanks again for the time you put into your videos to help us!

  • @ShariDavis-nk3gd
    @ShariDavis-nk3gd ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful

  • @creative1able
    @creative1able 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about muscle paralysis? Will this still help strengthen for better dorsiflexion?

    • @DoctorGretchenHawley
      @DoctorGretchenHawley  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Possibly! It depends what is causing the paralysis. If you haven't already, speak with an in person physical therapist who can evaluate your weakness and determine best functional exercises (based on neuroplasticity) for you.

  • @jude4896
    @jude4896 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing!

    • @DoctorGretchenHawley
      @DoctorGretchenHawley  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure!! So glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @solangiwazir7070
    @solangiwazir7070 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice ..I'm suffering of foot drop as I was doing muscle stretching.. initially it was just tibial pain what radiate to foot but after afew days numbness and tingling started with foot drop..I'm on Neuro physician n rheumatology tt with some exercises and physiotherapy with EMs..Its much improved my dorsiflexion. is it 100% recoverable or not?

    • @DoctorGretchenHawley
      @DoctorGretchenHawley  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That varies from person to person honestly. Some people have great improvement w/ no reoccurrences when continuing stretching and exercise. Others it depends on their fatigue level vs. well rested, whether or not they're battling an infection, heat/cold intolerance, etc.

    • @solangiwazir7070
      @solangiwazir7070 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DoctorGretchenHawleyinvestigation reports like MRI and inflammatory markers are of normal values and عnca profile is normal as wel۔۔۔ medicaction،exercise،physiotgerapy this is what im following۔۔though im 50 years old۔۔۔ Do u think i should add something else except it

  • @patrickcornevin3153
    @patrickcornevin3153 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci

  • @patsyray4576
    @patsyray4576 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video

  • @Christa64
    @Christa64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you ❤️

  • @jackiecampana4677
    @jackiecampana4677 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep. I have foot drop, due to my MS. Thank you

  • @winiomiszcz
    @winiomiszcz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, thank you Gretchen!

  • @samkitty5894
    @samkitty5894 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I fixed my foot drop with hand massager and a belt. It took 3 months . Doctors wanted to operate,
    I said no.

    • @SKhandleYT
      @SKhandleYT ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How exactly

    • @sayckeone
      @sayckeone 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How?

  • @A_H_V
    @A_H_V 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk if i have foot drop but my neurologist called me unlucky my lumbar puncture did came back positive for MS!
    The postive on this is: its RRMS found in its first attack there have not been any attacks before i also seem not to be having much damage from it
    But my neurologist wants me on ms medication asap and she told me i will be seeing her allot! She sended her letter straitgh to my rehab specialist and my gp i am a true neuro bom 😵‍💫

    • @DoctorGretchenHawley
      @DoctorGretchenHawley  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a big fan of using these techniques even if you have not seen any indications of foot drop yet. Typically, the ankles are one of the first areas to be affected, so anything you can do to aid in strengthening your neural pathways is a positive☺️

    • @A_H_V
      @A_H_V 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorGretchenHawley thanks i will the cane free method bc i do not use a cane i do use custom orthotics there inbetween a afo and a smo they have an open ankle as an smo but ears as high as an afo so probably will not notice if i get ankle problems i been using these since 2018 far for my ms diagnose bc of my cp and my ankle joints are kinda hyper mobile but im stil all for strengthing anything you can

    • @samkitty5894
      @samkitty5894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What medication did the doctor put you on? Was it Gabapentin?

    • @A_H_V
      @A_H_V ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samkitty5894 no for ms it was vumerity first. Now they want me on ocrevus if it turns out to be active RRMS or PPMS instead but i am also on Topamax never had gabapentin. Recently my Psychiatrist did also put me on celexa & Seroquel low dosises