Drop Foot Definition

Another name for foot drop, drop foot refers to dragging the foot while walking. Drop foot is not a disease but rather a symptom of another medical problem (possibly related to the lower back) that weakens the muscles that allow for flexion of the ankles and toes.

Difficulty walking on the heels may be an indication of the presence of drop foot. To compensate for this dragging, a person with a dropped foot may bend the knee while walking in order to lift the foot higher than usual.

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