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2. Foot drop - Wikipedia

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   A patient recovering from surgery to treat foot drop, with limited plantar and dorsiflexion.. Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens out of weakness, irritation or damage to the deep fibular nerve (deep peroneal), including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.

3. Drop attack - Wikipedia

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   Depiction of a drop attack. A drop attack is a sudden fall without loss of consciousness.Drop attacks stem from diverse mechanisms, including orthopedic causes (for example, leg weakness and knee instability), hemodynamic causes (for example, transient vertebrobasilar insufficiency, a type of interruption of blood flow to the brain), and neurologic causes (such as epileptic seizures or ...

4. Peroneal nerve paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Causing factors of peroneal nerve palsy are such as musculoskeletal or peroneal nerve injuries. Usually paralysis occurs at the outside of the leg and the top of the foot. Palsy causes decrease of muscle strength to lift the foot, twist ankle outside, and move toes around. Major cause of palsy is due to dislocation of knee.

5. Try these 7 podiatrist-approved tips to manage pain from flat ...

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   In many cases, fallen arches happen when a tendon in your foot weakens, making it unable to support the arch, Dr. MaCalus V. Hogan, chair of orthopedic surgery and chief of foot and ankle surgery ...

6. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Falling is one of the most common accidents that cause a loss in the quality of life for older adults, and is usually precipitated by a loss of balance and weakness in the legs. [1] [2] The cause of falling in old age is often multifactorial and may require a multidisciplinary approach both to treat any injuries sustained and to prevent future ...

7. The best walk-in tubs, according to mobility experts - AOL

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   Falls are the number one cause of injury in adults ages 65 and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Thanks to an abundance of slippery surfaces, the bathroom is ...