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Foot-Drop Assisted Dorsiflexion with Strap

Foot-Drop Assisted Dorsiflexion with Strap: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Keep the knee still and use the strap to assist the forefoot gently toward the shin.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Seated
Equipment
Strap, Chair
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Foot Drop / Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy

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