3 Exercises to Correct Foot Drop
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2022
- 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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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
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.
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!
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!
Greetings.
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 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.
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
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.
Thank you for this video, I am a schemic stroke person, Not all therapists knows that steps to help us strengthen our foot drop. Thank you for sharing us your knowledge.
You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful!
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 🤞 🙏
Love how you get right to exercises; a few haven't seen. Many thanks!!
Glad the video was helpful!
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 :)
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 so much!
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!
Fantastic! I've been looking for these very helpful exercises!
I'm glad the video was helpful!
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.
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.
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!
YOUR WELOME YVONNE 🤞
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
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
Thank you for this video.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much! You get right to the point, and these exercises appear to be just what I need.
You're so welcome!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Appreciate your streamlined, direct instructions that include references to different capacities/stages of progression. Admit, post-stroke, I'm kinda chatty-phobic--talking hurts my head, i.e. a 'tad' cranky from blah blah words; & cutesy gets me dizzy. The clear organization-topics great reference. Hemiplegia is so strange--nothing 'wrong' w skeletal-muscle, 'just' brain misfiring. Being a fossil over 60, I'm not dead yet. Am more 'sports medicine' recovery than a wannabe cadaver. So reassuring to find your channel & blend it w a couple other Neuro-oriented ones. Amazing gift sharing your expertise. My gratitude galore. tY
This is one of the best foot drop videos I’ve seen. The one that really understands and makes sense. I will definitely give this a go. I absolutely HATE it with a passion. Just as bad is the nerve pain I get 24/7 worsens at bedtime. This weeks been really bad. I’m on my 7 th night without sleep. It’s so ridiculous. I’ve tried so many medications from the doctor but nothing has worked for the pain, not even morphine touches it. I’m so exhausted through lack of sleep all the time. Last night I feel asleep stood up. Because my foot has started to spasm on the ball and my foot flexes forward and down. The only way I can get it to stop because it’s extremely painful too is if I I stand on it weight bearing. As soon as I sit down of lye down it starts again. It’s started doing this spasm thing this last years as I’ve become more sedentary. Mine is from an injury to L4 L5 disc. I had to have a disc out because it came out completely and killed my nerve off.
Have you any tips on the foot spasms or know how to lessen the electric shock pains please? Thank you!
I drink tonic water before bed, It has quinine in it. Best to get the sugar free variety.
Watch on CZcams: 1. Top 15 vitamins and supplements for neuropathy - Michigan Foot Doctors - 2. Peripheral neuropathy treatment leg and foot nerve pain home remedies - Michigan Foot Doctors. 3. 3 Exercises to alleviate arm nerve pain - Rehab Science. 4. QI GONG FOR SLEEP DEEP AND PEACEFUL- Jeffrey Chand. Sincerely hope this info helps as much as POSSIBLE. 🙏
If you are in extremely extremely severe pain......like I was....then you need to go to a Pain MEDICINE MD and have him prescribe you hugh-dose Suboxone sublingual strips. He'll start you on 8mg/day. Then you'll increase to either 12mg/day or 16mg/day - take an 8mg sublingual strip twice per day. If 16mg per day is still not enough as you are still in pain (as I was...16mg per day was not adequate for me, I had to increase my dose to 24mg/day) then your Pain Medicine Dr can increase your dose to 24mg/day of sublingual Sunoxone strips - an 8mg strip three times per day. Buprenorphine is the opiate contained in Suboxone and it is extremely effective for very severe pain - it is exponentially stronger than anything OTC. But Suboxone is a Schedule 3 controlled substance so you must go to a specialized Dr - a Pain Medicine Dr, to get it.
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!
I knew I had to high step to keep from tripping over my feet. Your video showed me exactly what I couldn't do. Now I know more. I cannot lift my foot for the first exercise at all. Ive never been anywhere. Just thought I walked funny. I need to go to dr. Just concerned they are gonna tell me something I can't fix anyway. Thank you for your video.
This is awesome. I will start today I’ll let you know how I do. 5 years out on stroke and this is the only thing that holds me back and caused me other injuries. Hope this helps. Thank you ❤️
I hope these exercises help you!
What electro-stimulation do you recommend ? Saebo is good? thanks for your answer!
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.
I can't believe the great result with so little work. Thank you thank you!
So glad that the video was helpful!
hi,
i am happy that your problem solved.
in how long time your drop foot got better?
THKZ SOO 👍 😀 👍 MUCH FOR A GREAT AND EASY WAY TO STRENGTHEN THE MUSCLES AROUND THE LEG AND FOOT TO TREAT FOOT DROP
You're welcome!
Lot's of thanks for this video
👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯
Most welcome 👍
I am so glad I found your video! I had double hip surgery 4 years ago, and developed foot drop 6 weeks in with my recovery. I got over it, and now I have it again on my left side. Tripping, tingling nerves in my toes, and it's even hard to put on my shoes. I'm starting these exercises ASAP!
Sorry to hear that. Based on how much time has gone by since your hip operation, I would recommend seeing your doctor if things don’t start to improve soon,
How are you now?
Very helpful video, thank you. What exercises can be done to get foot flat as opposed to foot turning on the outer side...
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
Thank you. I am going to give these exercises a try. They appear to be very low impact. I have an n m r machine.
I like the last exercise ya did, I'm gonna use it. Thank you sir
You're welcome!
thanks just had hip surgery needed this🙏🏽
So glad it was helpful!
I'm another who has had hip surgery and foot drop occurred. Thank you for this.
Same for me, right hip surgery three years ago. Surgeon said it was a stretched peroneal nerve (nothing cut) and would
improve. The first year was a nightmare, PT wasn’t helpful. I do try and walk more, and do balance exercises. Hopefully you can regain full function. Good luck. 👍
@@patwells5526 how much did it improve ?.
Thanks for video , will try these excersise
You're welcome 😊
Thanks for this.
You’re welcome!
I have browns-sequard syndrome from a spine injury and I experience foot drop, drag and slap.
Hoping these exercises will help
I have drop foot following hip replacement surgery. I’ve got a foot splint but don’t wear it at night. How many times must I do these exercises and how long will it take to see a difference?
Great video. I learned what caused my symptoms and how to help mysel😢
I am so glad the video was helpful to you!
EXCELLENT
Thank you! Cheers!
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..❤🎉❤
Hi, thx for the exercises. After my hip replacement i had this issue my foot wasn't dropping completely but hard to lift up the toes. I will try it out.
Do you know how long is the recovery for this type of nerve injury please?
Thank you sir!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the video.
The leg I have foot drop in over time go tiny up to the pelvic joint. What do I do please 😭
Thank you for this video.. please post more videos for footdrop exercises…
I will try to do another video soon.
I will try.Thx!
No problem!
This was a great video!!
Thank you! Glad to hear you liked it!
@@RehabScience it was very helpful!!
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?
Excellent tips, Dr Tom
Any surgery you suggest for foot & wrist drop patient ( due to muscle weakness & hemiparesis) who is in mid 20's ??
Been doing PT & OT for a while now for my muscle weakness , but not seeing any significant differences
Do you think surgery will give long term solution ?
Hello, I had an accident about 12 years ago and I have a low foot problem, do you think the exercises will work after all this time?
Thank you 🙏🏼
You’re welcome!
It's a great video, I've got foot drop through compression of peroneal nerve as well as a blood clot, and cellulitis, I can now move my toes and lift my foot slightly, do the majority of people who have compression of the peroneal nerve are they eventually able to walk properly again without dropped foot, it's two months since my accident, and told through a Google site, it takes 3 to 4 months for it to heal properly, at the moment am getting lots of pins and needles, what seems like an electric shock, tingly feelings, again great video, I have subscribed to your channel 👍
Thank you for subscribing! The fact that you are experiencing pins and needles and electric shocks are good signs that your nerve is healing. Many of these nerve injuries can take many months to heal, so I wouldn't get discouraged and would keep working on trying to regain your strength and mobility.
@GERARD CHATBURN
I am wondering, any update on improvement? I am having same issue
@GERARD CHATBURN
I am wondering, any update on improvement? I am having same issue
Hi fahima, I was in hospital for three and a half weeks and two days before coming home, I started to get pins and needles, electric shocks and tingly feelings, and my consultant said that's what we want, it's your foot starting to heal itself, when getting home I didn't see a physiotherapist for two weeks, and was using a zimmer frame to move about but couldn't lift my right foot off the floor, my physio who visited my house gave me a couple of excersises to do my foot was always elevated when I sat down.I could hardly move my toes, so the physio said try to move your toes up and down and slowly after a couple of weeks, I started to get more movement and the second excersis was to move my ankle left and right, and doing a circle, I had to keep walking from room to room to stretch the ligaments at the back of my knee it was very tiring but the more I used my zimmer frame it got easier, when laying in bed leg elivated I would increase how many I did by curling my toes from at first 10 to an 100 then raising my foot up as far as possible then back down, started at ten then slowly increasing up to 100, then you are strengthening your leg muscles, slowly but surely you can lift your foot, I haven't got foot drop as first started after about a month of physio I put my trainers on and started to walk very slowly with my walking stick, it gets very tiring, so I built it up slowly, but did a bit to much and my foot swelled up next day so did nothing for a couple of days and then started again in different size slippers, now it's settling down again, but after 4 months, am still getting pins and needles, electric shocks and tingly and sometimes I get electric shocks with a bit of a burning sensation, so FAHIMA It takes some time to get over but if you do what I've done and keep stretching the back of your knee and your achilles tendon and slowly build it up it will get easier, and always when sat down or in bed keep your foot elivated, even now when I put my foot on the floor it goes red but that's expected, if your worried just about anything ring your doctor and ask for the community nurse to come and take a look at your foot, I am now waiting for the hospital to get in touch, for me to go and see my consultant so FAHIMA it's hard work but with commitment you will get there, it's 18 weeks to the day since my accident am walking with my stick, and am building up my strength, so don't worry FAHIMA you will get there, you can go on CZcams and get videos about foot drop and exercises to do, so FAHIMA I hope this information I have given you will help, and if you haven't got a physio get on through your GP GOOD LUCK 🤞
I want to thank you for your video! I am a mother of 7 and I recently was diagnosed with a tumor that required surgery and they took half of the nerve out and now I have absolutely no use of my right foot to walk I appreciate your videos so thank you so much
So sorry to hear about that. Have your healthcare providers considered fitting you for an ankle foot orthosis if the area is completely paralyzed?
Man, drop foot is very frustrating. I recently had a 360 surgery/ spine fusion. But have noticed that my foot drop seems more pronounced.
I’m a runner of going on 13 years and actually experienced a fall the other day about a mile into my run. (Out of nowhere- didn’t realize it had happened until I was on the ground) . I ran again today (a few days later) and noticed my left toe to drag slightly a couple of times when I was getting tired. I’ve never experienced anything like this in all my running years so it’s been a little alarming. I am certain it’s a foot drop. I’m definitely going to try these exercises and see if it improves over the next couple of weeks before I consider a Dr appt. Thanks!
How did it turn out? I'm having the same issue with my right foot.
@@Shootskas it’s helped for sure. I’ve also been adding a few seconds of drills (picking up one foot at a time) at start and end of my runs. Trying to increase my cadence even more & be mindful of picking up my foot/feet “fast”.. I’m still unsure of the cause but I think a lot of it is fatigue I’ve been dealing with day to day and I’ve had sciatica issues in the past which may be flaring up again.
I have peripheral neuropathy because of longtime statin use. I am very grateful to you for these execises. They may enable me to continue to drive as I have noticed a weakening of my right foot movement switching from the accelerator to the brake pedal.
Sorry to hear that. These exercises will definitely help strengthen your dorsiflexors, which should help with lifting and moving your foot while driving.
I use a stick I’m holding to depress the accelerator and my left foot is for the brake pedal.
It is my case. Thanks a lot!
Glad it was useful!
Thanks for help
Happy to help
Very nice and easy steps for management of footdrop
Thanks a lot
I will definitely be trying these exercises to see if they help. I was told in 2015 that I needed back surgery for a severely pinched nerve between L4 and L5, and for several reasons did not have that done at the time. Of course it's gotten worse and I cannot stand or walk without pain. However, about a year and a half or so ago, I got up one day from bed, and when I put my left foot on the floor, I was in excruciating pain and could not walk on it. I suffered for about a week terribly without narcotics, I never since then I cannot put my heel on the floor on that side because it feels like my knee is going to go inside out. I have had a few falls, luckily wasn't her, and finally had my doctor to order me a four pronged white on the outside came for when I go out. My quality of life is awful, I can't enjoy going anywhere, can't do anything around the house. Of course, where I have to walk on the ball of that foot, I can't even stretch my heel to touch the floor. I'm definitely going to try these exercises, but I had another MRI several months ago of my lower back and some other things showed up, and when I went back to the neurosurgeon, he also ordered an MRI of my cervical and thoracic spine, and I will be following up with him on that in january. I'm terrified that this could be a permanent condition, but if I could at least walk and stay in pain free would be wonderful.
Sorry to hear you have been suffering from this issue for so long. People with sciatic nerve irritation often report increased pain when putting weight on the affected leg. Have you seen an orthopedic physical therapist in your area? If you can find one that specializes in the McKenzie system, they are very good at treating low back related nerve issues.
How are you going? Have you tried deep tissue massage from an experienced therapist?
@@hareeba5879 not yet. Long story short, I have to have spinal cord surgery first, my it's bent like a drinking straw where it goes into my skull.
After I heal from that, they will reassess the back and do that surgery. Since I didn't address the foot drop for so long, they said it's unlikely that it will go back to normal, I will always walk like I've had a few too many drinks LOL, but therapy will help.
Thank you so much for checking on me and for your advice. I will keep you informed and request the deep tissue massage when I get back surgery and go to therapy.
@@kimberlykidd3755 But have you ever had a deep tissue massage from someone experienced? If not i politely suggest you do so BEFORE surgery. Most people have way to much faith in physios and surgeons. A skilled massage therapist can do more.
@@hareeba5879 I assume you mean my back not neck? I have had deep tissue massage on my neck after whiplash from car wrecks and shots from the pain clinic.
I've got copies of my MRIs from 2015 when I was first told I need surgery and wasn't in that much pain and was taking care of my elderly mother who had been seriously ill. After she died, pain got much worse couldn't even walk through grocery store. Got second MRI last year after ignoring foot drop for about a year and a half, it's worse of course. They said therapy normally wouldn't be required after the box surgery, but with my foot drop it would be.
Therapy alone I don't think will fix it, but any improvement would be nice. Mobility is obviously an issue and but the pain has to be fixed, can't stand long enough to cook much much less clean house.
Great video!
Thanks!
Good stuff, thanks. I had S1/L5 surgery 15 years ago due to coming back from a run and lower leg going numb and moderate foot drop. Surgery was 8 weeks of after symptoms. The surgery improved the foot drop, but I lost most the muscle mass of the tibulas anterior. I've rehabed it with the band "curls" calf raises, etc., but it just doesn't seem to respond. Is nerve damage to that area reversible? I've decided to make one last try by doing calf raises every other day along with the Dorsey flexion curls for 6 weeks. I've also bought a TENS unit to hopefully stimulate that area more but not sure how often I should use it per week???
Thanks for this post! Mz husband had a stroke and he definetly needs to use these techniques...
Sorry to hear about his injury. I hope these exercises are helpful to him!
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?
i lacerated my EHL tendon (big toe tendon) that was surgically repaired. I also have a slightly frayed peroneal nerve. My Dr. said it shouldn’t be causing foot drop. Is this permanent?
Played soccer for about 1hr… got home and had foot drop. Some of these movements have helped so far… might go to the ortho if don’t see any improvement… but so far so good 👍
Glad to hear these have helped so far. I agree, if things don’t improve, it would be good to see your ortho.
How is it bro? I just got foot drop and I don’t know the cause
@@zenebw5449 did you manage to find out what happened? I'm suffering with the same issue
I am 72 and had pain in that area, especially when squatting, or putting my knees over toes. I have tried everything, help injury for approximately 3 or 4 years.
I really liked the video but my question is if you have both feet affected how can you do the last exercise of elastic?
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! It have a chronic sprained ankle that won’t heal so I’m going to try these. How much pain is normal when moving during rehab?
thank you you help me alot
I am glad the video was helpful!
Thank you for this information. I wanted to ask - I suffer from foot drop/ dorsiflexion which causes me to trip. I'm doing things like calf raises, and band stretches with my feet and there are times - like now - where I have uneasiness/numbness/burning at the balls of my feet, the sides, and on top of foot stretching to ankle. I do them in my house with socks and no shoes...is this why? Am I putting too much strain or pressure? I know these exercises from my PT that I saw last year. The uncomfortable feeling lasts about 1 -2 weeks, but I would like to get some advice to avoid this issue.
Here is a thought for exercise 3: If you can't lift your foot against the resistance of the band, try to isometrically hold your affected foot up while pointing the toes with the strong, or unaffected, foot. This is like a second phase to exercise 1.
I've noticed my thigh has become weak from my foot drop. What's a good way to strengthen my entire leg?
This is exactly how I walk. foot slapping with pain. Great stuff.
Glad the video was helpful!
So helful
Glad it was helpful!
Found your video and MAN....I wondered WHY I "trip" so much and EVERYTHING you mentioned is my case!! I have lower L3/4/5 disk issues and "just" had a nerve block for my lower back pain. I'm going to do your exercises and I also have a TENS unit. Do you think the TENS or EMS option would be better? It feels GREAT when I use the TENS on the tibialis muscle and side of the leg!!!!!!😊 Am doing the one right now sitting the foot off a step allowing the foot to point down and flex back up---feel the burn or tiredness... 💪🏽 I like it better than the belt exercise--I couldn't pull the foot up much. Thanks!!!
I am so glad you found my video and were able to connect the dots between your low back and your leg symptoms. The TENS setting is fine to use, but EMS is more specifically designed to help someone gain strength, so I would consider switching to that one. At the end of the day though, choose the one that allows you to get the best contraction.
@@RehabScience THANKS SO MUCH FOR REPLYING!!! Will DEFINITELY do EMS along with your exercises. 💯
@@RehabScience How often can I use the EMS option? What's a good starter schedule? Thanks for responding!!😉
@@brownsuga810 Typically we would implement it 2-3 times per week when performing strengthening exercises.
@@RehabScience Gotcha!!! Will do!😊
Thanks for the foot drop vid. I had a stroke at the age of 4. I'm now 56 and never heard of 'foot drop' although it may explain a few things about the way I walk. My question is, is it too late to start improving it ? I walk 8 miles every day, but I'd love to start introducing strengthening exercises into my daily routine ?
Which electrical stimulator model or brand for home use? Can you make video on it?
Thank you for the video. What if my foot drops and turns inward?
I am on a list to have a knee replacement within a few months, but I have been warned I may have a drop foot. My knee goes in and it is noticed when I walk this is what I was born with. My other knee also had this problem and it was operated about 12 years ago. I had no problem at that time. I am 83 yrs. old , and I had my hip done last Aug. and it is fine. I do a lot of exercises to strengthen my legs and feet and calves, will this help me to be okay when I do have the operation on my knee? Just worried, and maybe you could give me some suggestions. Thank you
thank you.
You're welcome
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.
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
I have drop foot for 6years now due to nerve damage, and have tried all massage machine to no avail, what I wish to ask is can footdrop caused by nerve damage be treated?, thanks for the excercise, I would try to do them
Thanks sir
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I'm glad the video was helpful!
Thanks for your lecture,I have had my foot drop close to 3yrs can it be cured still.thats my question and I started feeling it after playing football
Are these excersises good for footdrop developed from GBS/periferal neuropathy, with nerve damage? I have left foot drop.
I had a really bad case of covid at the beginning of the year and I was in the hospital for 45 days and on a ventilator for 10 days. When I came off of the ventilator I had drop foot. Have you heard of this before in covid cases? I have gone to a neurologist and I've tried a chiropractor and still have the drop foot and it's been going on 9 months. I'll try your exercises and hope it helps.
I haven't heard of this specifically with Covid, but I have heard of other neurological issues, so I can see how something like foot drop could occur in conjunction with Covid. Do you have any ability to contract the muscle or is it fully paralyzed? If you have some ability to activate the muscle, but these exercises are too hard, then I would recommend working with an orthopedic or neurological physical therapist (OCS or NCS after their name) who can implement electrical stimulation and help you regain muscle function.
I got the same thing that you had. Got Covid on Dec, 2020, and was hospitalized and put on ventilator after 3 weeks my whole body is numb and after 3 months I got all the sensation except my left foot got footdrop. Right now I seeing Neuro and was referred to Ortho and will see what Ortho says. 😔