Foot Drop

Common symptoms include:

• Difficulty lifting the front part of the foot
• Dragging of the toes while walking
• High stepping walking pattern
• Weakness in the ankle or foot
• Difficulty climbing stairs
• Numbness or tingling in the foot or leg
• Poor balance and coordination
• Frequent tripping or falls
• Reduced walking endurance

Foot drop may occur due to:

• Peroneal nerve injury
• Stroke
• Lumbar disc problems
• Sciatica
• Spinal cord disorders
• Neurological conditions
• Muscle disorders
• Trauma or fractures
• Diabetes-related nerve damage

Diagnosis includes physical examination and neurological assessment to evaluate muscle strength, walking pattern, and nerve involvement. Tests may include:

• Neurological examination
• Nerve conduction studies
• Electromyography (EMG)
• MRI scan
• CT scan
• Gait analysis
• Muscle strength assessment

Physiotherapy rehabilitation helps improve muscle activation, walking ability, balance, and functional movement.

• TENS therapy for pain management
• Electrical stimulation therapy
• Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
• Soft tissue mobilization

Manual therapy techniques help improve joint mobility, reduce stiffness, and maintain flexibility in the ankle and foot.

Customized rehabilitation exercises help improve strength, coordination, balance, and walking ability.

• Ankle dorsiflexion strengthening exercises
• Foot and ankle strengthening exercises
• Lower limb strengthening exercises
• Core stabilization exercises
• Balance training exercises

• Calf stretches
• Ankle mobility exercises
• Hamstring stretches
• Range of motion exercises
• Nerve gliding exercises

Walking and balance training help improve gait pattern, reduce fall risk, and improve movement confidence.

Functional activity training helps improve daily mobility and independence. Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) or supportive devices may be recommended for better foot positioning during walking.

• Experienced neuro and orthopedic physiotherapists
• Personalized rehabilitation programs
• One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
• Advanced neurological rehabilitation techniques
• Focus on restoring walking ability and mobility
• Evidence-based physiotherapy care
• Guidance for home exercises and long-term recovery

If you are experiencing difficulty lifting your foot, walking problems, or balance difficulties due to foot drop, our physiotherapy team can help support your recovery safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert foot drop rehabilitation and personalized physiotherapy care.