Foot Drop: Exercises to improve walking part 1

[@rehabhqofficial]

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]

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

[@WMACPT]

#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]

#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]

@@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]

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]

thank you so much for making me wanting to live again

[@benbayat2456]

سلام ای کاش آموزشی به زبان فارسی باشد

[@hustlethroughthepain]

Me an you both

[@OphiuchiChannel]

how to differentiate dystonia and spasticity

[@raygor2366]

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 KZbin as detailed as yours. You are truly a blessing to us all. Thank-you

[@--Asha--]

How are you now?

[@javiersanchez5389]

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]

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

[@zitaorosz1975]

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]

Hi Zita! How are you doing after 2 years?

[@butterflyqueen9792]

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.

[@vardagenossar6601]

תודה!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you so much for your kindness 🙏

[@barrylindadodson9180]

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]

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

[@michaelgoldman2869]

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]

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

[@ludalebid442]

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]

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

[@er8497]

Wow! Thank you so much. I just discovered your channel yesterday, I wish I discovered you sooner. I have been diagnosed with MS and I'm having issues with my mobility and my left foot as it drags. So after watching this video it appears I have mild spasticity because the way you described it is exactly what I experience. I've seen several physiotherapists but none that have explained it as you have. Thank you so much! I have subscribed. ❤

[@catherinepearn4172]

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

[@adventureswithsci]

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!

[@kathleenkatsman6965]

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.

[@monicamarinm]

Have MS and have been struggling with foot drop will try your exercises and hope they help

[@abdualzizmahrous4205]

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

[@chunqiu7898]

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

[@thatsagg6166]

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]

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 :)

[@maryjohoppes6354]

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

[@asifjavaid8526]

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

[@rehabhqofficial]

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

[@PhysioClassroom]

Good knowledgeable content 👍❤️

[@sicari9230]

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 😊

[@estelitasalvador4036]

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

[@cesaredo]

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

[@hackett1181]

Great explanation of foot drop versus spasticity! Thank you!

[@kvietimas]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@kvietimas]

@@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]

@@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.

[@barbarabollard5712]

Please make more videos. Very helpful. Thanks

[@estrellamacatangay7327]

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. 🙏🙏🙏

[@DeniseTill-rn3ju]

Thank you so very much

[@melissagreen2466]

#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 :)

[@susansetterland1419]

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

[@arnitasmith9259]

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

[@andreacormack1316]

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

[@fatimasani6151]

Your explanations are quite simple and educating. Thank you.

[@alenaoulehle7071]

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

[@sksarin9101]

So good informative explanation . Very useful

[@starlafleeman7679]

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

[@simpsonjenny76]

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.

[@cailynfes]

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

[@jamilaabdullahi8274]

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]

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

[@emmanuelquedding2837]

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!

[@michellefoster2892]

#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]

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]

#footdrop#

[@antonanton7267]

Appreciate for your valuable instructions to improve my sickness .

[@patstarnes2504]

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

[@vanessalane9810]

pat starnes #i do have foot drop havetowearfootsplintwhenwalking

[@deliavlad7918]

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

[@seuga11]

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]

Foot drop

[@antonanton7267]

Thank very much for your valuable excellent instructions ,

[@yoskiworld2728]

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.

[@cristina-mariadrugus6094]

this was very usefull for my husband, thank you!

[@dezmar7144]

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]

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]

Great video. And great info! Thanks!

[@amirbhatti4294]

Beautiful exercise

[@strokesurvivor2367]

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

[@raresnicoara6915]

Now how are you doing?

[@strokesurvivor2367]

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

[@raresnicoara6915]

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

[@strokesurvivor2367]

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

[@raresnicoara6915]

@@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🤜🤜💪💪

[@kennethwalker7768]

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

[@Grownman773]

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

[@randygip5276]

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

[@amargongon]

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.

[@cherylhiggins2176]

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

[@abdabdalbaki6417]

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

[@danmes04]

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]

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

[@_cremebrelee]

My problem exactly

[@cherylelouis1112]

I Have foot drop And I'm trying to walk with my Cane But I Get so afraid of Falling I haven't Had therapy Only following Your video's and it's helping Me Thank you And God Bless 😇

[@iheanachordanieln9091]

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]

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

[@iheanachordanieln9091]

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

[@srikavya6514]

@@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

[@christophercarpenter1099]

Very helpful, thank you,

[@ericrueter1705]

# 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.

[@alvisajohnson8154]

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.

[@nkosinatemodi2722]

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

[@vibhutimalhotra9455]

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

[@09ironman1]

Very good video

[@AnthonyHamiltonLondonUK]

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

[@ehinspections]

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]

Is he okay now?

[@glendafernandez9806]

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]

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

[@aivorbeirnerumbaua4373]

Brilliant explanations as always

[@TheSupergoddess77]

Excellent. I love your videos.

[@marie-danielleoreilly3468]

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

[@digitalfactionOnLine]

thank you, very interesting and helpful for me

[@staciebyars985]

love this series!!

[@reallyjoyful1711]

Thank you very much!

[@shellycisneors422]

I have foot drop and spasticity. Thanks for this video.

[@franklynedaileyiii3207]

Excellent. thanks.

[@u.4177]

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

[@nitinyadav6562]

Thanks for sharing...

[@pet2705]

Thank you.. It was great..

[@monstermunch147]

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

[@cherlindsey3051]

#footdrop After 3 spine surgeries in 7 years and 25 radiation treatments I must now begin my foot drop therapy. I've done all kinds of physical therapy to work on balance & stability along with ankle weakness and now I'm going to focus on foot drop. I just found you today through a friend in FL who had a stroke and would like to continue learning more about foot drop and how I can help myself:)

[@miltonmayes3860]

This lady is amazing❤🙏🎯

[@coachmulok8431]

Tq sharing this method That make to easyer guidline us to treat patient

[@edwinbarredo4484]

#Footdrop... Indeed.. 👍🏼 very Informative... I'm from the Philippines, and had my second Stroke...

[@markcollins9315]

Thank you!

[@rogervonschleusingen4603]

BOY O BOY , WHAT A SWEET PERSON YOU ARE , I,LL TRY THESE EXERCISES , THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HEARD OF THE TERM SPASTICTY,....THANK-YOU ...I FEEL I NOW HAVE SOME MORE INFO TO WORK ON MY LEFT FOOT.

[@ynot_02]

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.

[@wellasang]

Thank you for your videos!

[@mominaakangi7651]

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

[@pavinathephithuck9720]

Thanks for creating this video #footdrop #stroke patient 🙏🙏🙏

[@adeliaaranas2981]

Thank you doc it helps a lot.

[@margaritabaca9940]

Please do more videos

[@cindykong]

Since his stroke, 6 years ago, my father was recently diagnosed with drop foot. I am learning about his condition by watching videos like this. What I know now is how different his exercises would be from regular physio I get. #dropfoot

[@shawnjbray]

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

[@refjude6247]

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

[@sambahart]

Very informative thanks 🌹

[@karenlambert4973]

Thanks so much, really helpful!

[@frankhenderson5948]

#footdrop,thanks so much for the exercise tips,I have mild to moderate foot drop caused by nerve entrapment in L4/L5..I have been wearing a brace to help keep the toes up so I don’t trip and fall,loved the wobble board and the exercise using a towel on the floor and using knee flex,I m facing a back surgery if it doesn’t improve…thank again so glad I found you on you tube…

[@daryaeudakiyapryma2613]

hello, do you see any improvement with exercises ? do you have pain syndrome ?

[@patsyharbaugh951]

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..

[@jerrymiles7804]

#footdrop thank you a lot. best regards from Limon, Costa Rica. best video of drop foot!