This can occur in a number of different conditions in children and describes an inability to lift the toes up when walking. This can result in a child walking with their toes contacting the floor before their heel and a child using other coping mechanisms that further alter their walking pattern.
What treatment can Kids' Physiotherapy provide for foot drop?
The treatment options available for a child who presents with a drop foot are dependent upon the cause of this condition and should be discussed with your child's physiotherapist.
Please contact us for specific further details of assessment and treatments.
