What is the reason for foot drop?

What is the reason for foot drop?

Foot drop is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. Causes of foot drop might include: Nerve injury. The most common cause of foot drop is compression of a nerve in your leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot (peroneal nerve).

Will foot drop go away on its own?

Your foot drop condition may improve on its own within 6 weeks. It may take longer for a serious injury to heal.

How do you fix drop foot without surgery?

Treatment for foot drop might include:

1. Braces or splints. A brace on your ankle and foot or splint that fits into your shoe can help hold your foot in a normal position.
2. Physical therapy.
3. Nerve stimulation.
4. Surgery.

What is the recovery time for a drop foot?

The timing of recovery to restore function to alleviate foot drop is variable, depending on the procedure you had. For peroneal nerve decompression surgery, typically patients see small signs of recovery within 3-6 months.

What is the best physical therapy for drop foot?

Stretching exercises are an excellent treatment for foot drop. Physical therapists will advise patients to sit on the floor, place a towel around the foot, hold onto both ends and gently pull the towel towards them. This helps stretch the muscles of the calf and foot. Other exercises include leg flexes and toe curls.

How long does it take to heal from foot drop?

Your healthcare provider may tell you to wait and see if your condition improves before giving you treatment. Your foot drop condition may improve on its own within 6 weeks. It may take longer for a serious injury to heal.

How do you cure drop foot?

Physical therapy can also help if you have pinched nerve that is causing this problem. Nerve stimulation is another great way to treat this condition. It might help the nerve that causes drop foot to allow you to lift your foot normally.