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Best Foot Drop Braces

How can you tell if you have foot drop (also known as drop foot)? Usually the only symptom associated with the condition is if you find it difficult to to lift the front part of your foot off the floor.

Most people with this condition drag the front of their foot on the ground when they walk. In some cases, people may have what is called a steppage gait. This means that when the person walks, the raise their thigh as if they were climbing stairs.

Your foot could have muscle or nerve damage if you are experiencing this problem. You may also have a muscle or nerve disorder or a disorder of the central nervous system.

The condition can cause pain and weakness in your foot. It can also cause the foot to feel numb. When you have the condition you will need to keep you ankle and foot in their correct positions. By doing this you will be able to walk more normally.

What causes Foot Drop? It is caused by weak or paralyzed muscles below the knee. These muscles lift the front of the foot off the floor. Underlying causes vary and are often related to muscle or nerve disorders from conditions such as muscular dystrophy. Muscle or nerve damage from injuries to the lower spine, leg or knee. Or central nervous system disorders that affect the brain or spinal column.

How Foot Drop braces help? They can help you in several ways. Braces mimic the natural movements of your ankle and your foot. They help to absorb shock and can prevent "foot slap." They can help to prevent the condition and help prevent falls.

To stabilize your gait so you can walk more normally, foot drop braces also help. Finding the right brace will depend on your personal preferences and the level of support you need. Braces can offer advanced, maximum, and professional levels of support.

Some of the best braces on the market include: the Sure Step Fixed Position Ankle Brace, the Ossur AFO Leaf Spring, and the Swede-O Step-Smart Drop Foot Brace. These braces offer level III (advanced) support, level IV support (maximum), and professional support respectively.

While each helps prevent the condition, some offer more support and benefits than others. The Swede-O Step-Smart brace costs $299.95, but it offers more benefits than the other two braces. However, the Ossur at $81.75 and the Sure Step at $72.95 may be more affordable.

These prices have been referenced from Braceshop.com.

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