Foot Drop: Exercises to improve walking part 1

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This is the first part of a 2 part series on the treatment for foot drop. This video demonstrates exercises to strength the muscles on the front of the leg that are responsible for lifting the foot. This is a good place to start if you are someone who is catching your foot on the ground or notice that you have an abnormal walking pattern. Strengthening this area will also improve safety, build walking confidence and improve your overall independence.
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@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Hey guys, currently putting together a complete guide to foot drop. That will give you a 3 month plan. I would love to know your questions so that I can make sure to include the answers in the manual. Comment comment comment!! 🙏👇

@tarunrohit4473 4 года назад

My leg gets stiff and I have a problem with C1 c2 damage

@WMACPT 4 года назад

#foot drop. Yes I’d like to get in on this. I don’t have too many questions on this right now other than I think this condition affects my right quad/ham strength as well.

@allanparkins8142 4 года назад

#footdrop Hi from the UK your definition of foot drop where the foot is floppy is exactly what I have in both feet I was diagnosed with a genetic neuropathy and have worn AFO’s for 25 years (I’m 48)which has led to severe calf muscle wastage and very little movement in my feet and ankles so many exercises to help strengthen my feet and ankles I cannot do but the closed chain exercise with the towel I can do so any similar exercises you could suggest would be very appreciated many thanks.

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

@@allanparkins8142 I will post more (different) videos for this condition. I think what you are describing is idiopathic peripheral neuropathy? Not sure but sounds similar. Unfortunately had you NOT used braces, you would have other issues at this point. But yes, the down side is, you might see some atrophy in the calf.

@allanparkins8142 4 года назад

Orlando Neuro Therapy Hi many thanks for replying and for the information and thanks for any other exercises you can share,I might take a before video of my feet,ankles and calves and hopefully some progress videos after using your exercise ideas,you have given me some hope that I might recover some movement even a tiny improvement would be great thanks so much again.

@cv-we7ly 3 года назад

thank you so much for making me wanting to live again

@benbayat2456 2 года назад

سلام ای کاش آموزشی به زبان فارسی باشد

@hustlethroughthepain Год назад

Me an you both

@raygor2366 4 года назад

Thank you for all your knowledge and help. At 37 years old I'm working to get walking normal again for myself and family. There's not many videos on RU-vid as detailed as yours. You are truly a blessing to us all. Thank-you

@--Asha-- Год назад

How are you now?

@javiersanchez5389 Год назад

10 months after my stroke and your channel has been very helpful during this time, thank you so much for all your work, you're an amazing human being.

@kiawest5247 Год назад

thank you for all these wonderful videos that’s helping people like myself after having a stroke earlier this year .

@barrylindadodson9180 4 года назад

So glad I am able to see you each week and work on spasticity, improve walking and reduce the chance of falling. This video will help as an exercise reminder when I'm at home. Thank you!

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Thanks Linda! I truly enjoy the time I get to spend helping you accomplish your goals. :)

@michaelgoldman2869 Год назад

I just watched. Your foot drop video it’s great. I have PD so, clearly I do not know what I have. I will start some of these exercise and let u know how they work. No one ever show me these exercises.

@laviniamcdonald3678 4 года назад

I had a stroke and have foot drop and would like to thank you for the video as here in Fiji there is not too much info for stroke patience found the exersice so helpful thank you

@emmanuelquedding2837 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your helpful videos. I got an ischemic pontine stroke 6 weeks ago and these inspire and motivate me to watch your videos and continue to strengthen myself! Keep up the excellent work!

@sicari9230 3 года назад

I have enjoyed your descriptions of #Footdrop and spasticity. They have given me better insight on what is happening in my body and why. Thank you 😊

@estrellamacatangay7327 2 года назад

First of all I want to thank you Dr. Tobias . May God bless you on all that you do for you are a big help for person like me who are desperately looking for a solution to a problem like this. I’ve been watching your videos for quite sometime and I would say that my problem is a combination of a foot drop, mild and severe spasticity as far as I understood your explanations. So what I do is to gather all those exercises for certain problem and do it simultaneously. But I also have numbness and heaviness on both of my legs. I think you have videos on that as well. I will definitely search for it. One day at a time. Thank you again. More power to you. Praying for my healing and all of your followers. 🙏🙏🙏

@catherinepearn4172 4 года назад

Wow, this seemed so simple but has helped me SO much.

@ludalebid442 4 года назад

Your explanation is excellent!! Understandable even to users of other countries. Thank you very much for your constant work and desire to help others.

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

It is my pleasure. Thank you for watching! I am glad they are helpful. :)

@kathleenkatsman6965 4 года назад

My first indication of foot drop occurred when I was at a symphony rehearsal been caught my right foot into a wedge on the stage. I fell and my instrument which was my viola went flying across the stage. after that I was falling all the time without giving me warning. I took my problem to the spine surgeon who performed lumbar Fusion. I was in a brace for a year. I then started physical therapy and they taught me how to walk. It appears after surgery then I had drop foot, so these exercises really help a lot. I can only hope and pray this drop foot nonsense will stop. After my fall with my viola it turns out that my Viola is fine thank goodness I am hoping and praying for any response.

@zitaorosz1975 3 года назад

Another great video. I had a terrible hemhorragic stroke after a brain tumor removal surgery . I learned to walk, but I have foot drop, and also have spasticity. Every time I take a step with my used to be paralyzed left foot my toes hit the ground. In addition, I also have a rolling ankle , and a knee that is popping backwards, but I am walking without an Afo now. Hopefully the exercises that you are showing in the videos will be helpful and Soon I will be able to walk better . Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@rociovasquez1947 Год назад

Hi Zita! How are you doing after 2 years?

@butterflyqueen9792 10 месяцев назад

Hi zita , if your insurance could cover an AFO made for you from a mold, it would correct all those problems at once. It has like a long metal piece at The back that may not make you feel comfortable fashion wise but your knee no longer pops back, no drop foot. gabapentin 300-600mg works magic for spasticity. Hope this works for you.

@markshaw4382 3 месяца назад

This is by far the best description of what I am experiencing with foot drop / spasticity following spinal surgey 2 years ago. That "pause" and my inability to step through without thinking hard about lifting my foot hits the nail on the head. Walking is more mentally exhasuting than it is physically - so much so that I find cycling easier (although the spasticity in my calf and my foot pointing downwards can be debilitating). Thank you!

@maryjohoppes6354 Год назад

Thank you very much!!! You've taught me more in 5 min than I learned with p.t.

@alenaoulehle7071 4 года назад

you can explain it so great. thank you so much ♥️

@cesaredo 3 года назад

#footdrop, finding out that trying to put the leg closer to the foot was as useful as lifting the foot was really cool. Thanks!

@fatimasani6151 3 года назад

Your explanations are quite simple and educating. Thank you.

@randygip5276 2 года назад

Just what I needed to watch , my foot roll, hurtful when walking on the roll foot, thank you . I appreciate you

@abdualzizmahrous4205 3 года назад

Oh god thank you so much i can't even thank you enough 🙏🏻 god bless you

@melissagreen2466 4 года назад

#Foot Drop My husband had a stroke at age 25 in 2012. We are looking on working on improving the foot drop.Thank you for the help :)

@hackett1181 Год назад

Great explanation of foot drop versus spasticity! Thank you!

@vibhutimalhotra9455 2 года назад

Thankyou Ma'am for sharing the knowledge 🙏🙏... really valuable in treating my patients..so grateful to you ❤️🙏

@asifjavaid8526 4 года назад

Hi I had two strokes and now I have a a foot drop too, Ur videos are great helpful too!

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I am glad to be able to help. :)

@thatsagg6166 4 года назад

Dr. Tara I want to hug you.!! I have been battling foot drop and or spasticity for 3 years or so. I had all but given up.. PT did nothing for me. So I just lived with it. I started watching your videos and figured what do I have to lose.. You totally described my problem but in regular people words. Long story short,, you were right. I have done all the exercises from this and other videos. And I still cannot believe my leg is Free.. No More Limp. Leg is weak but I know I can get it stronger with all your exercises... Thank you again.

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Thank you for watching! Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so glad to read that they are helping you. "Freeing up" the leg always makes movement retraining easier :)

@peterholzmann907 4 года назад

Vielen Dank, die Übungen waren sehr nützlich!

@monstermunch147 10 месяцев назад

So excited about the sliding foot exercises. I have partial foot drop only my big toe works/lifts (I was diagnosed with partial foot drop) and have a rolling ankle. I love the alternative to lifting my foot. THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER! #footdrop

@arnitasmith9259 3 года назад

" Foot drop" I enjoyed the way you share the information and exercises Thank you I have M.S.

@andreacormack1316 3 месяца назад

me too never knew what happening why did i fall etc..diagnosed in '83 and just now getting around to see what's happening...have had spasticity too - brother asked why i was walking like a zombie

@starlafleeman7679 4 года назад

Thank you, I definitely enjoyed this information. After setting 3 yrs after an accident I need these exercises.

@simpsonjenny76 4 года назад

Thank you for the video, I had a stroke in March I'm doing good,but hard walking correctly. My foot catches, it's hard doing heel to toe,when I walk making it hard to walk. Any suggestions. I also have nerve pain in my left foot.

@artistvictoria9151 3 года назад

Yes! #footdrop and spasticity! 😁This is a lot of my issue. I’m using these exercises already. I’m binge watching most of your videos! I’ve had countless physical therapists over the years. I love your explanations and approach! Thank you and God Bless!

@AnthonyHamiltonLondonUK 2 года назад

Great video on Foot Drop. Can’t wait for second one!

@kvietimas 2 года назад

This was so helpful. I will try these techniques Monday when I see my patient with foot drop. And yes, estim treatment and electrodes placement for this condition would be highly appreciated. Thank you Dr. Tobias!

@manfredfails7485 2 года назад

Has this helped your patients? I just got in touch with my best friend and she has drop foot severely. I’m a massage therapist and I want to help her.

@kvietimas 2 года назад

@@manfredfails7485 it did for some. I suppose it depends on the severity of patient's condition. Sometimes AFO is the only option that prevents a foot drop during ambulation.

@daryaeudakiyapryma2613 Год назад

Did your patients have issues not being able to life the foot once on the heel of the foot ?

@kvietimas Год назад

@@daryaeudakiyapryma2613 someone with a drop foot is not able to dorsiflex in ankle joint, meaning that when a foot is flat on the floor they are not able to initiate a heel strike to make a functional step.

@daryaeudakiyapryma2613 Год назад

@@kvietimas thank you for the reply. Did you find the exercises that improve this problem ? Since February I am doing the exercises and I do not see the improvement yet. Thank you.

@jamilaabdullahi8274 4 года назад

Thanks for this amazing video looking forward to see more of your videos, am suffering from residual hemisphere that lead to stroke for the past 6years,my right hand and legs were affected for the hands has much improvement that it could be rated 70p and for the legs its not up to 40p and I have a severe foot drop,clubbing of the Toes and spasticity, please can we have the right exercises for the clubbing of the toes ,thanks really appreciate God bless

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Hi Jamila! This weeks video is covering this exact topic! stay tuned!!

@glendafernandez9806 3 года назад

Thank you after watching the spasticity episode of yours I followed the exercise on the video and now after 3years of therapy after I got my stroke I felt a lot of improvement on my walking thank sooo much gonna watch some more so that I can improve my left hand some more 😉

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

OMG, this is the best comment! This is literally why I do this. I am so excited for you!! Keep at it :)

@ehinspections 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this great video with us! My son is 14 y.o. and I saw something unusual in his gait, and after your informative video I figured out it was foot drop! Thank you very much!!

@Oreomilkshake.1 2 года назад

Is he okay now?

@patstarnes2504 4 года назад

This made so much sense to me! and hope that with these exercises I could improve my foot drop.

@vanessalane9810 3 года назад

pat starnes #i do have foot drop havetowearfootsplintwhenwalking

@michellefoster2892 4 года назад

#footdrop, I have had a peripheral nerve tumour removed from my left thigh, which has left me with foot drop, thank you for this video it has helped me understand the mechanics of why I cannot lift my foot up whilst standing .

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

This progression should really help. Do this every day. Occasionally go back and "re-listen" to my explanation. Understanding what is going on in the body when you do these exercises is extremely helpful to the "re-learning" process. :)

@staceypalmer6674 2 года назад

#footdrop#

@estelitasalvador4036 Год назад

Thank you very much,I've learn so many how to improve my walking with spasticity.

@u.4177 2 года назад

Thank you!!!! Very helpful for just doing movement with my left foot

@dezmar7144 4 года назад

Another great video! I am in the spasticity category. I am wondering whether electronic muscle stimulation would help strengthen the tibialis anterior. If so, what other lower limb muscles should be strengthened. I am looking forward to your next video!

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Remember if you have moderate to severe spasticity, the weight bearing activities in the video series on spasticity for the lower extremity is going to help the most :)

@victoriakassin3722 3 года назад

Great video. And great info! Thanks!

@seuga11 4 года назад

Thank you for this video!! I have had this problem for almost 10years and have only just found out that i have foot drop in my right foot. Gonna start doing exercises to help correct issues

@lesterlewis1130 4 года назад

Foot drop

@deliavlad7918 Год назад

Thank you for all your knowledge and help!!!😊

@kennethwalker7768 Год назад

Thank you... I have in improvement with your first exercises.

@yoskiworld2728 4 года назад

My husband had true foot drop ... when walks without his AFO it’s floppy I wish he could be your person for the video you need. #Footdrop.

@Grownman773 4 года назад

Thank you for guiding me to this video I'm trying it now, I have the stiffness in the toes as well... I did see the video for that,. That's how I found you unable to make the board you made, my hip is always hurting as well my hip pops as I extend my leg where the pointy part of your hip is that but I do enjoy your video's... Thank you, you're helping a whole lot of us out

@refjude6247 3 года назад

Thank you for your tips Dr. I'm a stroke patient still recovering from stroke last Dec. 2019 thank you for sharing your tips #footdrop

@_cremebrelee 4 года назад

I have neurofibromatosis and have experienced foot drop. Thanks for this video ❤️

@cherylhiggins2176 4 года назад

Thank you so much. I’m so happy you are helping us with drop foot. # drop foot. 👍🏻💕

@strokesurvivor2367 4 года назад

I’m experiencing foot drop due. To stroke.. its been 9 months I cant walk normally because of foot drop and spasticity.

@raresnicoara6915 3 года назад

Now how are you doing?

@strokesurvivor2367 3 года назад

@@raresnicoara6915 Still experiencing foot drop but now I can walk faster. i leanered how t sep forward.

@raresnicoara6915 3 года назад

@@strokesurvivor2367 good good,what exercises you did frequently?

@strokesurvivor2367 3 года назад

@@raresnicoara6915 More on stretching and walking. I used weights every other day. bosu ball.

@raresnicoara6915 3 года назад

@@strokesurvivor2367 ty I apreciate ,I have a little foot drop and Im trying everyday to fix it,hopefully you will solve your problem totally,best wishes🤜🤜💪💪

@barbarabollard5712 2 месяца назад

Please make more videos. Very helpful. Thanks

@johnnymav1 4 года назад

You are so helpful, so much appreciated..

@iheanachordanieln9091 3 года назад

My 6 year - old daughter had injection injury which resulted to footdrop since February 19th 2019. Ever since then my family has been passing through a difficult time getting her back to walk normal. The problem is at the toes especially the index toe of the left leg. Thank you for the videos, I hope it will help.

@srikavya6514 2 года назад

Hi I had same injection injury resulted in foor drop did it cure for your daughter please reply

@iheanachordanieln9091 Год назад

@@srikavya6514 goodevening, we are making progress. We have achieved 90 percent, hopefully everything will be fine soon. Thanks

@srikavya6514 Год назад

@@iheanachordanieln9091 thank you so much for the reply.could you please let me know what medication or exercises you followed,I am suffering a lot please help

@danmes04 4 года назад

thank you for the exercises. I am not able to lift up my toes at all and my toes tend to curl. is there exercises to remedy these siituations? and also for my weak ankle? thanks, Daniel #footdrop

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!! This is a very common problem. Stay tuned for this weeks video!!

@_cremebrelee 4 года назад

My problem exactly

@susansetterland1419 8 месяцев назад

I was diagnosed with spastic paresis and foot drop. Thank you for sharing these exercises and the explanations.

@amargongon 4 года назад

Thanks 4 this video, i used a medication that gave me brain damaged which affected my right hand and leg.With ur video it helps alot, my leg is now moving up and down.

@ericrueter1705 3 года назад

# footdrop a year later! I think I've got as much reflexes and feeling back as I'm going to but my nerve damage is bad. You just have to learn how to make it work again and get used to it.

@staciebyars985 2 года назад

love this series!!

@mustluvcandy9430 4 года назад

I know I'm late posting but thank you for your very helpful information. I have been diagnosed with RRMS since 2003. I have foot drop and spasticity in my left foot. I'm working on strengthening my ankle and muscle group that assists dorsiflexion. I have been using an AFO and a cane since 2013. #Dropfoot #MS #Livingmybestlife

@rehabhqofficial 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! You might find the "spasticity" playlist more beneficial than the "foot drop" playlist. If you have ankle spasticity, you technically do not have foot drop. :) It is really important to know the difference when searching for information to help your walking :)

@aivorbeirnerumbaua4373 3 года назад

Brilliant explanations as always

@scores718 4 года назад

ppms, just discovered your channel. Will keep watching. ty

@chunqiu7898 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for your explanation about how the muscle to lift the foot up.

@nkosinatemodi2722 Год назад

You the best in what you do thank you so much I've been shy of walking now lm free my legs were very heavy

@sksarin9101 3 месяца назад

So good informative explanation . Very useful

@cailynfes Год назад

Yes thank you so so so much. You give me hope

@abdabdalbaki6417 3 года назад

thanks a lot doctor ...your videos are really useful...I hope you will continue ..

@AnthonyHamiltonLondonUK 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@antonanton7267 2 года назад

Thank very much for your valuable excellent instructions ,

@cristina-mariadrugus6094 Год назад

this was very usefull for my husband, thank you!

@patsyharbaugh951 2 года назад

This popped up for a reason today! This is the first time seeing your video and I look forward to more motivation and encouragement. I do have foot drop..

@antonanton7267 2 года назад

Appreciate for your valuable instructions to improve my sickness .

@cathyfourie3323 2 года назад

Thank you for the very helpful information and excellent exercises. 7 years post stroke warrior, hemiplegia., mild spasticity and #footdrop

@saritaraigurung2353 2 года назад

Thank you for your help and support I Love to watch it as I am also suffering from wasted muscles. Doing physiotherapy but we have not good equipment in Nepal like yours . I try my best to cope with the exercise. 👍💐

@marie-danielleoreilly3468 Год назад

Thank you so much for this useful video. That’s exactly what I was looking for. 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

@shawnjbray 2 года назад

I have a foot drop. I got it back in 2015 from a spinal chord/brain injury issue. I broke my neck a centimeter above my spine, thankfully. Glad I'm atleast not paralyzed. I stretch my ankle, and lift my foot while I walk and while I just sit around. It has improved so much, but I've still got so much more to improve

@wellasang 4 года назад

Thank you for your videos!

@PhysioClassroom 3 года назад

Good knowledgeable content 👍❤️

@ynot_02 Год назад

I do have foot drop I do fit this category and I'm going to start trying these exercises that you're recommending and hope for the best.

@mariomartinez2989 4 года назад

Loved the video!!

@markcollins9315 2 года назад

Thank you!

@christophercarpenter1099 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful, thank you,

@alvisajohnson8154 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for all the exercises on foot drop had brain surgery in 2017 and was not able to pick up my foot when walking im draging my foot when I. Walk hopefully your exercises will be of help to me I am praying to be able to walk normal again Thanks again for your patience.

@franklynedaileyiii3207 Год назад

Excellent. thanks.

@moe485 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Very informative and helpful 👍 ! 'Be patient with yourself' .... you say. Yes, this obviously seems to be the hardest thing to do 🙄🥰

@lerone9929 2 года назад

I've been dealing with drop foot for about 8 years. I am taking supplements ( alpha lipoic acid among others) to aid in nerve function and I am able to tap my foot again. With these exercises, I am anticipating one day gettbacjto playing the drums, not like i used to but I looking forward to rocking a 5 piece. Thanks

@user-kb8ql3gw1l 5 месяцев назад

Have you managed it Lerone? Thanks for sharing your story

@karenlambert4973 2 года назад

Thanks so much, really helpful!

@samarsiddiqui2774 3 месяца назад

# footdrop. Got it in November overnight 😢...took almost 3 months for docs to diagnose the cause as a rare autoimmune disease called EGPA . Thanks for the comprehensive exercises .

@pet2705 3 года назад

Thank you.. It was great..

@mominaakangi7651 2 года назад

Thank you so much may God bless you six week ago I've been foot drop i washing your vedio is very helpful

@latoshatyler1619 2 года назад

#footdrop I do have true foot drop. Definitely going to try these exercises. Thank you. I'm looking forward to watching part 2

@daryaeudakiyapryma2613 Год назад

Hello Tara, many thanks for this great content ! I have a herniated disc in L4-L5 and after reading all the comments I have not found that people have a similar issue. In fact, I have a problem that my heel cannot raise all my foot up, just one side with the big toe, but totally I cannot raise my foot on the right heel. Do you know if it is spacticity ? I think it is L4 herniation that is pressing on peroneal nerve. Do you know what can be done because I can walk but I have pain in the hallus valgus a lot. Thank you.