Multiple Sclerosis: Improving Foot Drop (dorsiflexion)
Aug 25
2 min read
Multiple Sclerosis - Improving Foot Drop Multiple Sclerosis is the condition we see most often, with foot drop being the most common symptom — so improving dorsiflexion and control in the feet and toes is very familiar to us! Before working together, clients often have to find workarounds for the symptoms they’re experiencing, whether it be footwear, walking aids, or ways of getting up / moving that makes things easier. Our aim to reduce the need for temporary fixes and workarounds (which have often become long-term habits) by addressing the roots of the problem, including voluntary muscle control and brain-body communication. A common workaround is adapting footwear, including relying on certain shoes, like those with a heel, to be able to walk easier. For Belinda, who lives on a farm, it’s impractical to be in heeled boots every time you need to walk! Instead, Laura is working on Belinda’s muscle control so she can better dorsiflex and lift the foot and toes on her own. At first, Laura uses a specific type of electrical stimulation to help improve the muscle response. Within an hour, Belinda goes from limited range of motion, to being able to lift the toes to fully getting the front arches of her feet clearly off the ground.
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