Iconic Symptoms Of Different Types Of Muscular Dystrophy

Foot Drop

Drop foot and foot drop are terms used to describe when an individual experiences an inability to lift the front part of their foot. An individual affected by foot drop may drag their toes on the ground when they are walking, or they may lift their knees to a higher than normal position when walking to avoid dragging their toes on the ground. Some individuals affected by foot drop will swing their legs in an arc to keep their toes from dragging on the ground as they are walking. A muscular dystrophy patient may experience problems with the muscles in the foot responsible for lifting the front of the foot when walking. When the muscle fibers in these muscles become damaged and subsequently repaired by scar tissue, the muscle will not be able to contract and relax properly. This impairment can result in foot drop.

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