Foot Drop
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Get Best & High-Quality Care for Your Foot Drop Problems in Siliguri
Foot Drop, a Chronic Disease, is an inability in lifting your forefoot due to the weakness of dorsiflexors of your foot. According to the symptoms and conditions, Dr. Parag treats this issue through Physical and Occupational Therapies. It helps the patients in stretching and strengthening their muscles. These help the patients walk better. The specialist also recommends wearing Braces, Splints or Shoe Inserts (Orthotics). It helps to provide support for their ankles and feet and keeps those in a more Natural Position.
What are the Causes of Foot Drop?
A wide range of causes of Foot Drop are:
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Lumbar Radiculopathy.
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Peroneal Nerve Injury.
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Brain Conditions.
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Peripheral Neuropathies.
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Muscle Conditions.
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Motor Neuron Conditions
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Stroke.
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Ankle Fracture.
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Knee Fracture.
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Cerebral Palsy etc.
What are the Signs of Foot Drop?
There are a diverse range of symptoms of Foot Drop such as:
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Frequent trips or falls.
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Decreased muscle mass.
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Loss of sensation in the leg or foot.
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Limpness of the foot etc.