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The focus during heart and stroke month is the identification of the condition and podiatric and physical therapy treatment options. Treatment varies as does the severity of drop foot after a stroke. A lot depends on your activity level and willingness to engage in long-term physical therapy to strengthen the affected muscles. Active movement and exercise helps to strengthen the connections between the muscle and the brain. | Drop Foot & StrokeFoot drop is common after a stroke. It is a weakness or paralysis that limits your ability to raise the front part of your foot. The foot or ankle drops down when the leg is lifted to take a step. If you have foot drop you may trip and fall if your foot and ankle are not supported by a brace at all times. Foot drop can result when nerves are damaged during a stroke. The muscles are rarely damaged, but become weak because of lack of use following a stroke. Partial or complete recovery is possible with the help of rehabilitative therapy. Podiatrists have an important role in examining and treating the biomechanical complications from stroke, including drop foot. 
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Check the three simple questions below.
Your answers will tell you when it is time to see a podiatrist for foot health care to address drop foot.
Since your stroke or last assessment, are you finding it more difficult to walk or move safely from your bed to a chair?
- Never
- Sometimes
- Often
- Almost always
Do you have difficulty getting outside?
- Never
- Sometimes
- Often
- Almost always
Do you have difficulty getting around to handle tasks of daily living?
- Never
- Sometimes
- Often
- Almost always
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