Foot Drop Exercises - For Beginners

Here are a few foot drop exercises: Assisted Toe Lifts: For this exercise you will need to use either a belt, dressing gown cord or exercise band to help promote the toe lift. In a seated position, wrap the band round the front of your foot. While holding the rope or strap with the hand, you want to gently lift the toes off the floor and pull up with your arm to assist with the movement. Complete this for one minute. Elevated Foot Tap: Try and lift your toe actively as high as you can with your heel on the step or large book. Your toes need to be hanging over the edge of the step or book. Try and lift your toes as high as you can and back down with as much control as possible. Complete this for one minute. Resistance Band Toe Tap: While seated, tread on the resistance band and place the other end of the band around your affected foot. Pull your foot towards your body and then slowly release. Repeat 10-15 times. National Foot Drop Awareness Day It's National Foot Drop Awareness Day on the 19th of September. We are calling on people to raise awareness and share their foot drop related stories! PhysioFunction will be holding an event which will be taking place at PhysioFunction clinic in Spratton, Northamptonshire NN6 8LD. We are encouraging people with confirmed foot drop to book in for a free assessment. There are limited spaces available so make sure you secure a slot today to avoid disappointment. Times slots can be booked in between 9am – 3pm. Contact 0800 043 0327 or [email protected] for more details. Links: https://www.physiofunction.co.uk/news/2023/08/30/beginner-foot-drop-exercises https://www.physiofunction.co.uk/ https://www.physiofunction.co.uk/conditions/neurological/foot-drop https://www.nationalfootdropsociety.com/ Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physiofunctionltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysioFunction LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physiofunction-ltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhysioFunction