Foot Drop Treatment & Relief Ireland

Foot Drop Rehabilitation In Dublin Ireland

Foot Drop? Sounds like foot-stomping or foot sliding, doesn’t it?

But foot drop is actually a condition that causes difficulty in lifting the foot off the ground. It could be caused by injury to nerves in the spine or in the lower leg, which may lead to other symptoms such as loss of feeling and muscle weakness.

Foot drop can make walking difficult. Treatment depends on the cause; we provide physiotherapy for foot drop.

Foot drop that comes on suddenly, or with back pain, needs urgent medical assessment.

Seek urgent medical care (GP, A&E, or call 112/999) if you have loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or buttocks, progressive leg or arm weakness, or pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, chest pain or breathlessness.

What Causes A Foot Drop?

While foot drop is usually the result of damage to muscles, nerves, or tendons in your foot and ankle area, it can also be caused by other health problems.

Neurological disorders like a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis (MS) may cause foot drop symptoms because they affect nerve signals controlling muscle movement.

These conditions are sometimes called ‘central’ causes of foot drop because foot drop isn’t the result of problems in your actual foot or ankle.

We Help People With Foot Drop In Dublin Ireland

Your foot drop treatment will depend on your symptoms, the cause and the level of foot function you have. Your physiotherapist will work with you to create a tailored treatment plan. We also offer chiropractic care.

Your clinician will assess your foot drop and may refer you for medical review where needed.

How We Treat Foot Drop

Are you suffering from foot drop?

Foot drop is a condition where the muscles in your foot are weak or paralyzed, making it difficult to lift up your toes. This can cause problems with walking and balance. It’s often caused by injury to the nerve that runs down your leg into your foot, but it can also be due to other conditions such as diabetes or stroke.

Treatment options may include:

• Physical Therapy.
• Laser Therapy.
• Chiropractic spinal Adjustments. 

Call Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy today at (01) 575 2623 so we can help you get back on track!

Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland

Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.

Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.

Physical Therapy Care 

Physiotherapy for foot drop may include manual therapy, exercise therapy and laser therapy.

Exercise Therapy 

Exercise therapy strengthens the muscles in your foot and ankle while also improving endurance, balance, and coordination. We use a range of exercises based on the type of foot drop you have – mild foot drops may just need some strengthening while more severe ones will require specific orthosis.

Book An Appointment Today

Are you looking for a chiropractor or physiotherapist in Dublin?

Our team will work closely with you throughout your treatment.

Call us at (01) 575 2623 or request an appointment online now!

References 

[1] https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234607-overview

[2] https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234607-treatment#d10