3 Exercises to Correct Foot Drop
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- Today's video covers foot drop and ankle dorsiflexor strengthening exercises that can be done to help correct this issue. The ankle dorsiflexors are located on the front of the shin and act as the antagonist to the calf muscles (plantarflexors). They play an important role in the walking (gait) cycle and are responsible for two primary actions during gait, which include:
1. The dorsiflexors are activated when contact (heel strike) is first made with the ground. As the heel hits, this group must contract eccentrically in order to allow the foot to be set down smoothly. Weakness of the dorsiflexors during this task creates the ‘foot slap’ phenomenon as the foot falls quickly and slaps the ground.
2. The dorsiflexors are activated a second time as the foot is picked up and swung forward in preparation for a new step. These muscles must dorsiflex the ankle, so that the toes do not catch on the ground. In situations of dorsiflexor compromise, the toes may catch, which is termed ‘foot drag’, and may cause the individual to trip and become injured.
Besides gait issues, the dorsiflexors are often implicated in more common orthopedic issues such as shin splints, tendon disorders and more severe low back cases (L4 level) that can be associated with dorsiflexor weakness and foot drop.
If you are experiencing either dorsiflexor fatigue and/or foot drop or drag, give these exercises a try. If you are experiencing complete muscle paralysis, you will need to speak with a practitioner about implementing other interventions, like electrical stimulation, as these exercises will most likely be impossible to perform.
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This is just amazing!
I started having this issue quite recently after 6 months of bariatric surgery and was really worried since many sources say the only solution is surgical intervention.
I'll do these while waiting for my appointment with a specialist.
Thank you so much, incredibly helpful content I couldn't even find in my mother language. Extremely easy to follow even for someone who doesn't speak English.❤️
So glad this was helpful to you! Sometimes, people have more severe foot drop, and these exercises aren’t possible. If this is your case, I would recommend working with a physical therapist who can implement electrical stimulation.
I watch people walk around normally now and think how crazy it is they don’t realize how lucky they are. Watching people run in particular makes me want to cry. Sucks the muscles I took for granted. But, this video gives me hope. Thanks.
I’m glad the video gave you hope! We definitely take so much about our movement system and health for granted.
Dayna I do the same, cry and pray that I'll be like them as I heal. I have to believe. So miss being with others, walking and driving.
I can relate, I have had foot drop all my life.
I have foot drop on my right foot. It is very frustrating trying to walk. I also watch people walking and think how lucky they are that they can walk normally. I have to use a walker so I won't trip.
I like his videos too.
Just got this on my left foot. It’s pretty annoying now
Does anybody know the opposite of foot drop? I have a foot lift after breaking my tibia fibula and looking for exercises to remedy my foot lift.
At the moment I have a fresh bump on my right knee due to another fall so I'm hoping this exercise will help prevent it, it's getting embarrassing 🤨
Can post stroke do this exercise
The first exercise is good for someone with severe foot drop. I would disagree that one should use electrical stimulation on a muscle that is not activated. Electrical stimulation is started once the muscle shows signs of activation. And stimulation should start at a sensory level and ramp up as the muscle gets stronger.
I agree. I don't think I said it should be used on someone who cannot activate the muscle. Some degree of activation is required for NMES to be helpful.
Sir i have foot drop bilateral both feet i am doing physiotherapy last 2 month stimulation multi stim and exercise dorseflection clinic how many month i fully recovered and walk normal please reply
It’s hard to say how long it will take because I don’t know what’s causing your foot drop. The recovery time really depends on the root cause of the issue.
I had foot drop in my right foot for about 2 months...after a car accident...it miraculously disappeared. I could lift my foot again and I was very grateful..❤🎉❤
Heyy how did you correct your foot drop
I’d say your body repaired itself.
I have RRMS so when I first experienced foot drop it would eventually go away.
However now (years later), I have spasticity and foot drop in my right leg. My foot drop hasn’t repaired itself.
So I’m hoping these exercises will assist by strengthen my weak muscles.
I'm facing foot drop multiple screlosis, in left leg ankle.from 3'yrs😊
Foot drop ,ಬಳಸಬಹುದು ಸರ್ @@deepikashheth9742
I might have drop-foot after having a stroke.
I know that I have it
Thank you I have foot drop, slap and drag I really needed to see this. I have ms and I’m doing everything I can to gain my mobility back.
Sorry to hear that you have developed MS. I hope these exercises are helpful to you!
@@BlasianGoddessTM77 Please could you share which foot brace from Amazon you use. There are quite a few and as a fellow MSer with foot drop I would love to give it a try. Many thanks
@@BlasianGoddessTM77 which foot brace did you order on amazon?
Yeah, I would love to know which foot brace you use as I also have the bioness.
This is a good video. If you haven't already I would encourage you to look up Trevor Wicken and the MS gym.
What a great exercises. I have been suffering with this foot drop for a good 5 to 6 years. It has been very hard to find precise exercises for this problem and thanks to you, I will start working on them. Thanks
I’m glad to hear the video was helpful! I hope these exercises end up being helpful for your situation!
Reason behind your foot drop condition? Stroke of any other condition??
@@drsohail3514 - Dr Sohail. Thanks for your interest in my FootDrop. In reality, I have an atrophy in my nerve system, which means that the muscles in that leg are also behind normal. So I must practice as many exercises possible to complement what nerve system is not doing.
This is top tier!! Thank you for being clear, concise, and direct to the point! Cheers from a hemorrhagic stroke survivor!!
You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful!
@@RehabScience If only I had followed you sometime ago perhaps my Foot wouldn’t be Dropping. Lolol I try and see the comical part of this but sometimes I just wanna Screeeeam or Kick Rocks…. But I can’t this time but one day I will. I’m also gonna start having Acupuncture done see if that wakes the sleep nerves uuuuup!!! Ty Dr so glad I stumbled across you
@@lynnbelcher2035 I totally hear you. The situation must be very frustrating. Best wishes with your recovery process!
Sir I had a accident in may 24 in which my acetabulum was fractured.from that day I have foot drop. My surgery had been done after 2 days but I can't lift my foot what should I do?Is these exercises help me to cure my foot drop?or will you suggest some other
My opinion if it’s anything to do with stiffness and muscle locks up.
Resistance is not going to help
Massage the muscle every day
And use a tense unit everyday.
Warm baths you want circulation
And stretching
With true foot drop, which is a neurological issue, passive treatments, like massage, TENS and baths will not improve neuromuscular control.
@@RehabScience I have been told NMES stimulation, accupuncture, and massage helps heal foot drop, along with PT of course.
@@LindaRichardson-l4j NMES can be hugely helpful in terms of activating theses muscles if the person has a difficult time activating them on their own. Acupuncture and massage wouldn’t make a huge difference since they are passive modalities, but it doesn’t hurt to try them.
I’ve got ms & I really struggle with drop foot. These exercises look great & I’ll definitely fit these in my next leg session
I hope these are helpful to you!
keep up the fight, good luck!!!
I wonder if these exercises worked? I have MS, too, and I'm desperate to get exercises that will help to fix it.
Thank you for this video. I have been living with this problem for years after suffering injury from spinal anaesthesia. I had given up on thinking i could get better. Your video has inspired me. One question i have is if the big toe is weak are there any exercises i can do to strengthen it? My other toes i can point fairly OK back and forth but the big toe does nothing. I've been trying recently to tip toe but its really challenging. I appreciate your advice
Fantastic! I've been looking for these very helpful exercises!
I'm glad the video was helpful!
I developed footdrop and through trial and error I have corrected a lot of my walking...my steps where I would walk for an hour or two and just practice raising my toes as I walked...once I got comfortable with that I started wearing heavy shoes...air force ones really helped for whatever reason...practice walking and raising your toes up as high as you can, make sure to mentally envision your toes raising as you walk .most of it is reconnecting those nerves to your brain ...I recommend at least an hour of walking and raising your toe as high as you can...also different paces...slow ,fast and make turns as you would when walking around. If you have questions reach out to me .
Hey man did foot drop affect your upper body posture by any chance?
@Alejandro Leonardo how can I contact you for some suggestions on this?
Thank you for your experience. I just want to try the imposible as I got brain damage in my childhood and more than 40 years have already gone. Your perseverance encourages me as I can't afford to pay a private phisioterapist and the public system is not covering a life- time theraphy in my country.
Hi please let me know about your recovery. I had a herniated disc and degenerative disc disease that pinched Mt left sciatic nerve renting foot drop. I had surgery to cut back the disc and tops of spine too.
@@raizellanda8190 can you tell me how.
Excellent exercises to correct the food drops.
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I haven't been able to put my right foot down in over a year 😩. The best way to describe how it is. Imagine someone who wears 👠 and they're walking around with one only one shoe on trying to find the other shoe.
The shoeless foot is basically walking on the tip toes if that makes sense🤔?
Lumber scoliosis, spinal stenosis (severe), fibromyalgia, chronic pain and Intractable Pain. Just to name a few.
I've been in and out of physical therapy since my early 20s. Pain Management for nearly 10 years.
The spinal stenosis is probably my biggest problem because nearly every sign, I'm currently experiencing. From bathroom problems to numbness.
I'm just about outta gas with these. When in bed, I only can lay on my back. My right leg won't straighten out. It just lays to the side.
Great video.
Frustrated in So Cal.
*Ugh* 😒
Omg I’m soooo sorry kinda makes me wanna stop crying about my foot drop issues and start crying about yours. I’m so sorry sooooo 😢
🤗
This is EXACTLY how it feels.
I am so grateful to your video. I was fully tested in 2017, no neurological cause but i continue to trip with foot drop. I would fall when left toe trips causing me to lose balance. I think this is due to 25+ years of desk job with headset daily. I am going to see my doctor and get referred to PT. Thank you. I subscribed and will follow your exercises.
I’m glad the video was helpful to you. I’m also glad to hear that you’re going to see a PT. Hopefully, they can help you get to the bottom of this issue.
Stressful office jobs can be slow killers
Thankyou. I just found your video (can't believe I was going to say "stumbled across" your video but there's nothing funny about this situation).
I developed foot drop in my right foot about 2 months ago. That wasn't so much of a problem, it just made driving a little weird where I was having to lift my whole leg to decelerate when driving. Then, about 2-3 weeks ago, my left foot developed exactly the same symptoms. It made it impossible to ride my brand new motorbike because I was unable to shift gears upwards with my left foot. I spent a week in hospital where they performed Ultrasound, ECG, 2 MRI's (back and head) and finally a nerve study which revealed peroneal nerve damage in the knee area of both legs, probably contributed to by 2 things. The first was sitting cross legged for many hours a day (my job as a programmer kept me at a desk). The second was some serious weight loss - I lost 15KG over 6 months due to some other personal reasons I'd rather not go in to. Suffice to say I am not working and living on my own.
I will find or buy some appropriate straps and do these exercises, hopefully getting to a point where I can ride my motorcycle again (a new BMW R1250GS for anyone that's interested. I would hate to have to sell it. One advantage of that particular bike is that the front brake lever also activates the rear brake to a lesser degree). So I have motivation, and thanks to your video, method as well. The hospital will also be following up with physio sessions (I'm only out of hospital less than a week). I refuse to give up and am determined to get back to normal. Having it in both feet is a real problem. The foot slap because I have to throw my feet forward makes my walking look a bit strange too.
I have foot drop in my left foot and ride a motorcycle. I wear a leg brace that lifts my toe--basically does the function of the anterior tibialis. But I'm going to try these exercises to see if I can get some function back. Mine is nerve damage from CIDP, a disease in the ALS family. BTW, mine is a Suzuki Bandit 1200😄
I have the same issue, peroneal nerve injury, on the right foot and numbness along the side of the right leg. When I saw the neurologist the other day he stated the same thing and it was possibly due to sitting with my legs crossed exactly where he pointed out in the video and my leg would get numb often. Sitting with my legs crossed for hours and its a bad habit, I'm still working on trying to change it. I also lost quite a bit of weight within the last year. So now it's EMS, physical therapy, AFO everything I can to retrain my brain to get my foot back to normal.
@@Ms6footer I purchased a Stepper from Amazon of course Lol I thought that by stepping it would train the knee of leg to bend for walking again and that it would train the brain I get on it perhaps for 15 mins so far every day sometimes twice a day I find that it’s definitely strengthening my calves and that in itself is supportive to my body and I won’t fall so much and it’s working now just gotta get the knee to respond to the time as the other leg so that they both can be on one accord *Also* the stepper is good for the heart as well so perhaps you may wanna try that…. K 🤞 🙏
Even with all of my weight on the front of my foot hanging off of a step I can’t get my foot to 90 degrees. Unbelievably frustrating lack of flexibility and weakness in my leg. Shattered my femur and got compartment syndrome which crushed the nerves and got drop foot. I am really going all in again trying to fix this after years of sort of giving up on it. Excruciatingly painful and annoying and frustrating and all around awful experience to go through. I’m so unfathomably lucky to be alive after the injury I got, but I just want everyone who has to deal with this to know you’re not alone. This really sucks but I DO have improvement after 4 years of nothing. I can wiggle my toes and stuff now when they were basically dead before.
So sorry to hear about your injury. Thanks for sharing your experience and insight!
Any improvement Jonathan?
Keep goin
Hello again. Great video. Thank you. Quick question, how long, in your experience, does it take a paralysed muscle to run to 'normal, if the exercises are done'? Julieann :)
Thankful for you and your recommendations and instructions. Your delivery is and should be the new bed-side! Because I'd received unobtainable goals with previous PT options, I'd almost given up. Glad to see I was already doing at least a variation of your options and now can do them appropriately and EFFECTIVELY.
Love how you get right to exercises; a few haven't seen. Many thanks!!
Glad the video was helpful!
I have browns-sequard syndrome from a spine injury and I experience foot drop, drag and slap.
Hoping these exercises will help
Had surgery lower back to correct paralysis below the waist. The feeling is bad from the waist down but I can't walk I have that foot drop thingy. And your exercises simple enough to me better than some I've seen. Thank you!
So glad to hear the video was helpful!
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Hi I read you post and just wanted to share something I had a botched lower back surgery where 8 in rod's were put in my back dang VA . Anyway all I could get was a stiff brace for the condition I hated it. Now I can push down but can't pick up my right foot. I went online and found the best brace for foot drop made in Iceland the brand is OSSUR model 0711-1 foot up this style requires a shoe with laces to work. The piece you put in your laces has an elastic band that clips to a peice attached to a ankle band that adjusts with Velcro straps . This device allows you to walk close to normal while your leg muscles get a near normal work out. Hope this helps you on your journey to get better I swear by mine. AL K
Thank you. Iam currently suffering from severe foot drop due to stroke and this is very informative
I’m glad the video was helpful. Sorry to hear that you suffered a stroke. If you can’t do the exercises in this video, you might try to work with a physical therapist who can implement electrical stimulation to the muscle.
@@RehabScience but will that part of the Therapy will it cause a Seizure if you had one yrs and yrs ago bec having a Seizure was like the check engine light for me to let me know that I had the Brain Tumor but…. I never had another one
@@RehabSciencewould the electrical stimulation useful if I have had foot drop for 22 years?
@@boudouhavefun in some cases, it can be useful even after this long. However, it won’t usually work unless you have some ability to activate the muscle yourself.
I appreciate this and I’m going to start implementing them asap! My foot drop comes from a nerve in my hip, which makes it difficult to raise my knee. Any suggestions or videos I should watch?
THIS video should be framed. (thanks, BTW)
Haha! I’m glad the video was helpful!
Thank you. I really appreciate people like you 👍 Helping all with drop foot 🦶
No problem! Glad the video was helpful!
@@RehabScience you have been a blessing and major help because I have only started doing these exercises with my right foot for 2 days and wow I’m already noticing the difference like going up stairs 🙏🌸
@@maradiaz4609 That's so great to hear!
Thanks for this. I had foot drop a few years ago and although I'm ok now I feel like I have about 97-98% strength in the affected foot. Is it possible to get back to 100% in your opinion? I broke my ankle last year playing soccer (same foot) and I think it's because my foot dragged a little during a turn. I want to get back to soccer but only if I can get my strength/flexion back to where it was.
If your strength is currently at 97-98%, then the exercises in this video and my tibialis anterior strengthening video below should help you get to 100%. th-cam.com/video/TIQztY1_p_8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BMMu5d_Pl3uZzkXA
@@RehabScience thank you so much!!!!
I swear I’m dumb I never realized how people actually walk until I suffered from foot drop I’ve been going through this for a year now and it had caused me to stop doing lots of things honestly made me depressed and I still am I have a little motivation left in me and Ima try to power through this
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My drop foot is result of S1 and L5 fusion surgery. This is such a great video and information you have created. Thank you.
So glad the video was helpful to you!
Thank you for this video.. please post more videos for footdrop exercises…
I will try to do another video soon.
Great video! But I actually find the first exercise (I can hold for @20-30 seconds pretty easily but tire after @3x holding for 5 second) harder than the second (I can lower and raise 20x with little difficulty). Am I doing something wrong?
You definitely aren’t doing something wrong. Many people experience more fatigue with isometrics as compared to repetitions through full range of motion. You might need to start adding resistance with a band since you can easily do 20 repetitions.
@@RehabScience thanks so much! That is really helpful!
Out of all the video's i have watched for this problem, yours has kicked A$$!!!
That’s great to hear! Thanks for the feedback!
I have been to physical therapy for 8 weeks, and an ankle dr..your video explains exactly how l feel...
Glad the video was helpful! I hope the exercises help you.
Exercise 1: Isometric Contraction of Tibialis Anterior - (03:07)
Reps: As many as you can (may be 3-4 repetitions)
Recommendations: Use a strap to assist in lifting your foot. Hold the position as long as possible, then slowly lower your foot. Focus on maintaining tension and control.
Exercise 2: Elevated Toe Tap - (04:57)
Reps: 3-4 sets of as many repetitions as you can do
Recommendations: Place your heel on an elevated surface and lift your toes towards you. Ensure full range of motion and control throughout the movement.
Exercise 3: Banded Ankle Dorsiflexion - (06:24)
Reps: 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions
Recommendations: Use a resistance band for added difficulty. Perform the movement slowly and with control, focusing on the contraction of the tibialis anterior muscle.
I like your teaching , your demeanor and just the whole thing. You realize the many people have limititatins and address that issue. Thank you f
Thank you! I’m glad my videos and content are appreciated.
Useless for total foot drop
Its really helpful
Im 19 now. I had GBS when I was 14. It was ascending paralysis starting from the toes. I was in a wheelchair. I have completely recovered except for this foot drop. I was also isolated from exercise for a few years in between due to exams and stuff. My calf muscle has tightened...my muscle power is 1 now. Ill try to integrate these exercises into my routine. I hope I can atleast take it to 3.
Recently I suffered of mild foot drop during muscle stretch exercises it started pain from knee to foot..I consult rheumatologist and Neuro physician..I'm on medication and physiotherapy Plus some massages..my dorsiflexion much improved but still during Walk feel bit dumping like I'm using my upper leg more...can u pls suggest how to improve tibialis muscle stronger again in age of 50
I have MS and have the foot ‘flop’ as you stated. I want to fix it!
It gets far worse after I walk one mile. You can hear the loud tapping of my affected foot.
My toes catch every so often randomly throughout the day as well so I will definitely be doing these exercises!
Hello, I have a somewhat semi-flat foot. I can't squat deep enough without my heels taking off the ground. Even walking straight is a challenge for me while casually walking on the street. Finally on top of that I have foot drop too and I didn't realise it wasn't normal that I stomped my feet while walking until your video. Should I work my lower body generally? Because it seems to me that my leg muscles are really weak. Thank you for the great video!
Yes, it’s usually a good idea just for a general musculoskeletal health to incorporate a program to 2-3 days per week that strengthens the major muscle groups. This can be as simple as doing bridges, squats, lunges, calf raises and the exercises in this video if you notice weakness with a tibialis anterior muscle.
@@RehabScience Thank you very much for your answer!
Thank you for the explanation, I am using electo massage as I type, and it's helping.
HAHAHAHAHA I have cmt. There are no exercises that’ll reverse this. Jebus
Must be nice if you don’t have cmt and you can. Ugh
Wow, I thought it was my calf muscles… This might be the solution. Could it be caused by significant cervical spine impingement? Thank you if you still respond to questions… God bless.
Im suffering of this peroneal nerve palsy... Is it reversible with physiotherapy and medicine coz someone told me its irreversible if not treated with steroids within 24 hrs.. I'm really worried about my injury
Do you think the nerve damage will be reversed 😂😂😂 good luck. Paralysis cure😂😂😂😂, muscle without the innervation gets only weaker
Thank you for this great video, I think these specific exercises will help with my foot drop. How many times a week should we be doing them? Bless you!
I’m glad the video was helpful! I would try to perform these exercises every other day or 3-4 times per week.
I am having right foot drop with ankle dislocation/ankle dropped. What should I do
Today I played football for straight 3-4 hours and after getting an hour rest my right foot got numb and then later couldn't move my foot. Though it got better after a couple of hours and now it's all good, I really wonder how lucky I am to have to walk and run.
Great video. I learned what caused my symptoms and how to help mysel😢
I am so glad the video was helpful to you!
If you didn't do exercises you are to blame😂😂😂😂 according to the miracles of the PTsts the damaged nerve can be restored by magical movements 😂😂😂😂 Hen or egg😂😂😂😂
How do you activate dorsiflexion when there is severe Spasticity in the calf muscle which means foot has been pointing down and the ankle dorsiflexors have been dormant and not firing for a long time ? How do you kick start this type of recovery?
When spasticity is present in the calf, it can be very difficult to activate the dorsiflexors enough to actually move the joint into dorsiflexion. Have you seen a neurological physical therapist (NCS after their name) in your area as they specialize in the treatment of spasticity?
Thankyou I needed to hear this
I'm glad the video was helpful!
I only get this after walking for long or running about 3km. Anyone else experience this?
I just got this condition yesterday, after I got up from sleep, I did not do anything for it, perhaps sleep position on hard surface made it possible, i don't know. But my right foot does not move up from the toe side, not a bit, it is kind of nerve shut down, as tge syndrom is called.
My p. Nerve got damaged from working on my knees over time. Put my k ee on a rock or something. Just happened to me like yesterday.
I really liked the video but my question is if you have both feet affected how can you do the last exercise of elastic?
Great video . I’ve had GBS and transverse myelitis in Sept 22 . Receiving treatment via physio and OT. I’m walking and regaining strength in core and doing very well hands and upper body strength. My foot drop is as follows. It naturally relaxes down sat on bed and can lift each to middle. All good. However don’t go much past neural ( pointing forwards) . Now, when doing first exercise I can’t get much pull upwards like yours. My calves and tendons very tight as I’m walking now everything with flat foot walk seems to make everything tight. I know there’s something there but I’m not sure if tightness is restricting me, which is causing my flat foot walk. It’s so frustrating but I’m working hard to stretch , strengthen and hope this flex and strength in feet return . Any advice/opinion be much appreciated. Thanks.
Thank you so so much amaizing video. From Guatemala city ( central america next to mexico)
You're welcome!
thos happens to me when i play soccer, i cant move my foot upward, is it cause it kick wrong or is that normal? i think it happens because i kick really hard until my feet hurt
I always have this drop foot after playing soccer on the foot I kick ball most. Does it mean my muscle need more training
I’ve had a tbi sooo many things tried over the years and everything’s failed any tips or pointers on what I can try I’ve been doing all these workouts to no strengthening 😢in my foot and ankle area
Ive had foot drop for over 3 years now after 2 of the discs in my back disintergrated and damaged the nerve beyond repair...i appreciate some or alot of suffers must have different serverity of foot drop but i am not able to perform the first excersize let alone the second and third...regarding the first exersize theres no way my foot will stay pointed upward once i release the tension on the strap, seems like i just have to live with it for the rest of my lifetime 😢
Sir I got my movement back almost 80% but my big toe doesn’t have any movement still.Will it get better on its own ?
Sir, I have both footdrops and one lug works and one lug is chewed and two are fixed and there is no difference??
Nice video and exercises. It is frustrating when there is so much weakness that little movement can be detected. I actually liked that you mentioned paralysis. That is what it seems to me. Although I have idiopathic neuropathy with foot drop on my left side, I began to wonder if I had polio because my left calf has atrophied so much and I have gotten no other answers. It reminds me of when I was a child and I would see people who had contracted polio and had leg differences. Your encouragement is appreciated and you show ways to assist in performing the exercises when one has very little strength or control which will be beneficial to me. Thank you!
So glad you found the video to be helpful. If these are still too difficult, you might consider seeing a physical therapist who can implement electrical stimulation to see if that allows you to get a better contraction.
I got foot drop as result of surgeon damaging nerves during a hip replacement operation. That was eight months ago and I have not been offered therapy though I understand I am on waiting list.
Hello! I have Neuropathy also with Left foot drop, in my case it was because of the time I was in ICU with covid. Woke up with complete paralysis also.
@@jeansmyth7474 Don't wait. Get someone to approve physical therapy for you. It is important to start as soon as possible. You can also find good videos like this one that can help. But, if you have PT appointments it helps you to be more disciplined in doing them. If you do them at home too you are getting the benefit of both. I had hip surgery also, but my foot drop developed so many years later that I don't know if it is related. It was very gradual with me, but it IS on the same leg as the hip surgery.
@@nybennie9123 Thank you for your advice. I will do that. X
The three foot exercises are not applicable to a foot with wound injury from an accident involving all the surface of the ridge of the foot
This only happens to me after playing football, should I do these exercises everyday or just when the pain appears?
I would incorporate the foam roller and stretching exercises in my anterior shin splints video everyday. The activation and strengthening exercises shown in this video should be performed 3-4 times per week.
I had back surgery which left me unable to walk the a right foot drop I have been looking into different things such as tendon transfer etcetera because there is nothing that can help me drive and bring that drop foot up so I'm sure this device is the same as others I've tried nothing works to correct it and I really would like to drive again
I got foot drop after operation on L4 L5 discs on my back my nerves are damaged badly I get shooting pains in my foot and severe toe and foot cramps I can't get any sleep
I cannot even do this exercise because my legs is locked I can't make it straight, its always slight bend.
Recovering from a stroke. I have a foot drop....great video. I am feeling positive... miss my swimming and nordic walk but this video helps a lot. Thank you. Good luck All 🌹
Sorry to hear that you suffered a stroke. I hope these exercises help you!
Bro I'm a computer nerd who sits with his legs crossed and this happened to me. At first my leg would just go numb for a minute until I relaxed it and changed position. Now I cant even move my toes up. Is this permanent?
Hey the same thing happened to me, did you go to a neurologist?
@@smitsp1345 nah it went back to normal after a month or so. Barely did any exercises for my drop too. Just have to remind yourself to NOT cross your legs while sitting. I'll find myself doing it still & my leg goes numb pretty quickly but not to that extent. I'm guessing this happens if you sit through the numbness and keep letting it go on. (Which is what I was doing lol)
Dear Dr. Tom,
I just wanted to reach out and express my gratitude for your informative video on foot drop and muscle-strengthening exercises. Your presentation was clear, concise, and easy to follow, which I truly appreciate. I am excited to incorporate these exercises into my routine and eagerly await the results.
I have been searching for a protocol that deals with foot drop and I am thrilled that I discovered your video. I do have one question, though: how often should I perform these exercises? Could you advise me on how frequently I should do them per day or week?
Thank you once again for your guidance and assistance.
I’m so glad the video was helpful! I would find the exercise level in this video that matched your current strength level and aim to complete 3-4 sets of 10-15 repetitions everyday.
What if it’s with extreme pain? My foot a few days after stoke hurts really badly.
Remember that some people with Stroke, their hand and Arm is not working so they cant hold their stroke leg also....so how do you solve that problem?
This is kind of a catch 22 situation...
Person with foot drop, myself included is unable to move his toes up, off the ground. This means he won't be able to do these exercises either. On the other hand a person who can do these exercises more then likely does not suffer from foot drop...
I totally get where you are coming from. For someone with more severe foot drop, these exercises are often way too challenging. In those cases, I really recommend that people work in-person with a physical therapist who can implement electrical stimulation.
Anything for right leg left calf muscle paralysis please?????
How much time will it take to completely cure from foot drop??
Anyone plx😮
Drop foot hurts the back overtime. What excersize can ge done
Lot's of thanks for this video
👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯
Most welcome 👍
Going to try this . Thank you so much, I have a terrible leg. VMO was eaten up by bacteria, and a calf muscle and part of my other quad were used as flaps for the hurt leg. I will let you know
Sorry to hear this happened to you. I hope these exercises help you.
I just landed on your video and it's quite helpful. I suffered paralysis of lower foot from transverse myelitis and my toes and foot don't move and I flap terribly when I try movement.
Sorry to hear that you developed transverse myelitis. How is your function now? These exercises are probably too difficult if your paralysis is more severe. Have you tried electrical stimulation with a physical therapist?
This is exactly how I walk. foot slapping with pain. Great stuff.
Glad the video was helpful!
Yeah, but the problem with my foot I cannot raise it it’s locked it’s frozen. I cannot lift my foot up at all. It gets to a certain point and then it’s locked. I can push my foot down but not up. It’s even when I pull it it’s locked. Do you have any idea what to do if this can be reversed anyone
It’s hard to say, without knowing more details. However, you could try the exercises in my recent ankle dorsiflexion mobility video.
Flight attendant over 20 yrs think I have perineal nerve damage. Side right calf hurts and foot/toes numb as soon as I stand. Are compression tights part of this problem? Should I stop wearing them and try exercises for a bit? Can I still work with this condition while trying to improve with exercises?
Compression tights definitely could be causing this issue. I would try to take a rest from them and implement the nerve mobilizations in the video below.
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I played soccer and now i can't lift my foot up
Hi. Great video. Just a quick question.. do you find it easier to strengthen the tibialis anterior w knee flexed or extended?
Usually, it’s better to strengthen this muscle with the knee bent. If the knee is straight, the calf muscles and Achilles tendon will be put on tension, which will make dorsiflexion movements more challenging.
THANK you for sharing -- had L4 - L5 -S1 fused ( was suppose to help or remedy drop foot ) -- I would not do surgery again-- I would find a good Physical Therapist .... ;-) surgery is last resort and only if needed... but after no less than 2 opinions by 2 different top surgeons or / and Physical therapists -- my opinion.
Happy to share!
Thank you so much! You get right to the point, and these exercises appear to be just what I need.
You're so welcome!
Thank you sir 🎉
You’re welcome!
Had foot drop for 15+ years and only thing that moved foot was electric shock... How can I regain my foot if it's just dead and I have to high step with knee while walking..
For many people with more severe foot drop, these exercises aren’t possible and an electrical stimulation device is necessary to lift the foot. There are functional electrical stimulation devices that activate during the gait cycle, so that your foot lifts at the appropriate time.
Flat tire i call therapy n exercise helps military its called chin splits that stay for awhile