25/05/2024
✅FOOT DROP
The common peroneal nerve supplies the muscle responsible for ankle dorsiflexion.This muscle is called tibialis anterior. When the nerve in question is injured, or becomes weak, it is not able to coordinate signals from the higher centers to the muscle. This causes the muscle to be inactive and in turns becomes very weak. This makes it unable to cause ankle dorsiflexion and the foot is always in a dropped position or is plantarflexed. This condition is being referred to as foot drop or drop foot.
Patient with this condition often walk dragging their forefoot on the ground and exhibit high stepping gait. This is due to the inability to lift the front part of their foot during walking.
With electrical stimulation and use of orthotic devices, coupled with some specific exercises, the foot drop can well be managed by therapists.
Always seek for the intervention of a physiotherapist when you battling with this condition.