Foot Drop

Tips from survivors: “The brace made walking safer while I worked on strengthening my leg.”

Difficulty lifting the front part of the foot, causing it to drag while walking.

Toes catching the ground, a “slapping” foot when walking, or needing to lift the knee higher (steppage gait) to avoid tripping.

Stroke affects the nerves and muscles that control ankle and foot movement, particularly dorsiflexion.

Common in strokes affecting motor pathways in the leg.

Physical therapy, ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), strengthening exercises, and gait training.

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