Drop Foot Treatment Process

TREATMENT PROCESS

This is my current treatment process for patients with drop foot. 

• 1st Visit - Evaluate your condition, review x-rays, and perform a walking evaluation to determine the cause of your drop foot. Review different drop foot braces and use of physical therapy for strengthening. 
• Orthotics - Orthotics are useful to stabilize the heel position, help with posture and reduce excess movement of the foot that can increase stress on the foot. 
• Physical Therapy - Can be used to strengthen the foot and help with balance. 
• Brace - Drop foot brace can be used to help with walking and balance. This is covered by insurance normally and fits in your shoes.

COMMON QUESTIONS

• Will my drop foot resolve? If this is caused by a stroke does not typically resolve. If is due to a nerve injury it may recover but if not improved over a year is most likely permanent. 

RESOURCES 

• Foam Rolling Exercises - Instructional video for foam rolling. 

• Shoe Recommendations - Here are my shoe recommendations and shoe-related resources.

• Drop Foot Brace - This a brace to help reduce foot drop and tripping.  

AMAZON RESOURCES

• Drop Foot Devices - There are some devices to help with drop foot that can attach to you shoe.