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Inability to lift or elevate the foot by dorsiflexion at the ankle. This can be caused by problems affecting the peroneal nerve, the sciatic nerve or the lumbosacral spinal nerves.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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A neurological problem that causes walking and gait problems.
Ãâó: www.ards.org/learnaboutards/whatisards/phrasesterm...
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A condition of weakness in the muscles of the foot and ankle, caused by poor nerve conduction, which interferes with a person's ability to flex the ankle and walk with a normal heel-toe pattern. The toes touch the ground before the heel, causing the person to trip or lose balance.
Ãâó: www.lhsc.on.ca/programs/msclinic/define/f.htm
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This describes the condition when a person cannot flex their ankle upwards towards the knee (opposite of pointing your toe). It may develop suddenly or slowly and may or may not be painful depending on the underlying condition.
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