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Foot dorsiflexion weakness (“foot drop”) after a stroke or brain hemorrhage

Foot dorsiflexion weakness (“foot drop”) after a stroke or brain hemorrhage Due to nerve cell injury in the affected cerebral hemisphere, a stroke or a brain hemorrhage very often leadsto neurological deficits that restrict the motor system. In patients who suffer from incomplete paralysis of one side of the body, treatment with PROPRIO® can be introduced into their rehabilitation program after consultation with a physiotherapist. A typical rehabilitative component is to activate the muscles responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot. In many cases, the foot is "slanted" at the outer edge. This hinders the muscle primarily responsible for lifting the toes from fully functioning. PROPRIO® foot orthoses ensure correct positioning of the foot and that the outer edge of the foot is raised sufficiently. Sometimes, however, treatment with foot orthoses is not sufficient to stabilize foot and knee and stimulate foot lift. In such instances, there are various possibilities for the pedorthist to reinforce the positive effects of a PROPRIO® foot orthosis using different bandages, splints or braces.

Possible signs and symptoms of foot dorsiflexion weakness:

Walking on the outer edges of the feet

Toe “clawing”, often caused by spasticity