What can i do to cure a footdrop?!


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What can i do to cure a footdrop?


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Footdrop is due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of your foot. This can cause you to drag the toe of your shoe on the ground and significantly impair your walking. Footdrop isn't a disease but a sign of an underlying problem. Causes include:

Compressed nerve root, usually in the lower spine, due to a ruptured lumbar disk
Pressure or injury to the peroneal nerve in your lower leg, such as from sitting with your legs crossed for long periods
Peripheral nerve disorder (neuropathy)
Motor neuron disease, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Muscle disorders (myopathies)
Tumor or stroke affecting the areas of the brain that control movement of the legs
Disorders of the spinal cord such as tumors or multiple sclerosis
Depending on the cause, footdrop can be temporary or permanent. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include a brace (orthotic) worn on the ankle and foot to hold the foot in the normal position.




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