Most people don’t have to think about walking—they just walk. But for those of us living with foot drop, walking requires focus because we know from experience how just 1 distracted step can quickly manifest into a painful fall. Foot drop, also known as drop foot, is a condition characterized by difficulty or inability to lift the front part of the foot. It is typically caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles responsible for lifting the foot, often due to nerve damage or injury.

By Lainie Ishbia, MSW