‘Foot drop’ or ‘Drop Foot’ is a general term used to describe difficulty lifting the front part of the foot.
It is a term used to describe a sign of an underlying neurological, muscular or anatomical problem.
If you have foot drop you might notice:
-the front of your foot dragging or catching on the floor when you walk
-a ‘high stepping gait’ whereby you raise your thigh to help you clear your foot from the floor
-Your foot slapping on the floor due to the unusual walking pattern.
Foot drop can be temporary or permanent. Depending on the cause it can affect one or both feet.
We will be supporting National Foot Drop Awareness Day again this year. Join the The National Foot Drop Society on their social media channels on the 22nd September 2022 to share videos of your legs walking or your stories of living with Foot Drop.
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For details on Foot Drop watch the video below.
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Contact The National Foot Drop Society for further advice and information.
Help us raise awareness of this condition and stop unmanaged Foot Drop for good!
