Foot drop makes it hard to lift the front of the foot off the ground. It can result from neurological syndromes like multiple sclerosis or damage, including peroneal nerve injury. Foot drop, also ...

As the diabetic population grows, so does the demand for a more streamlined screening protocol for the diabetic foot. Such a protocol should expedite referrals, with the hope of getting patients to a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Foot drop—the inability to dorsiflex the toes and ankle—is the most common clinical presentation of nerve injury ...

In people with diabetes, daily foot monitoring can reduce the chances of developing foot conditions that may result in serious complications. You must be vigilant in many areas of your health if you ...

Some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) develop foot drop (sometimes called “drop foot”), a weakness in the ankle and foot muscles that makes it hard to flex the ankle and walk with a normal heel-toe ...

Larry Rubin, a retired podiatrist, is asking people to bare their "soles": He and his wife, Arlene, are the founders of the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Alliance, which seeks to ensure more ...

Now considered an essential part of quality care for patients with diabetes, the clinical foot exam is a key component of preventative care. Conducting regular foot exams every six months can reduce ...