Drop foot, also known as foot drop or ankle dorsiflexion paralysis, is one of the most common and frustrating physical issues after a stroke. The inability to lift the toes makes it difficult to walk with a normal gait. In this video, I walk you through a real-time workout of 6 simple exercises you can do at home to improve foot drop after a stroke!

What you'll need:
Gait belt, bed sheet, or towel
Cuff weight or bag of beans
Something sturdy to hold on to
Possibly another person to help with standing
Willingness to work out with me 😊

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Set 1 Exercise 1: Calf Stretch
01:35 Set 1 Exercise 2: Passive Dorsiflexion
02:38 Set 1 Exercise 3: Active Dorsiflexion
03:50 Set 1 Exercise 4: Resistive Dorsiflexion
05:04 Set 1 Exercise 5: Standing Weight Bearing
06:14 Set 1 Exercise 6: Standing Weight Shifts
07:20 Short Rest Break
07:47 Set 2 Exercise 1: Calf Stretch
09:02 Set 2 Exercise 2: Passive Dorsiflexion
10:09 Set 2 Exercise 3: Active Dorsiflexion
11:22 Set 2 Exercise 4: Resistive Dorsiflexion
12:33 Set 2 Exercise 5: Standing Weight Bearing
13:40 Set 2 Exercise 6: Standing Weight Shifts
14:52 Outro
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Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.