Still suffering from foot drop?
You can recover.
Get a professional assessment of your drop foot condition and a treatment program from the professionals at Ledbrook Clinic.
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What is foot drop?
Foot drop is an abnormality where the forefoot appears to drop down. The condition normally means that there is a great issue present and isn’t a singular symptom.
Foot drop, also known as drop foot, happens due to damage to the fibular nerve as well as the sciatic nerve. Treatments for foot drop normally include lightweight braces, shoe inserts (orthotics), physical therapy & in some cases surgery.
Our Foot Drop Process
We find a foot drop treatment that is right for you
Initial Consultation
We will contact you to better understand your requirements before a full assessment at the clinic.
Necessary Referrals
Opinions and referrals can be sought from and to other members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
Full Report & Treatment Plan
We will provide a full report and a proposed personalised treatment plan with at least two limb build options.
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Momentum Brace
Momentum® is an innovative custom carbon fibre Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO). Designed to partially offload the foot and ankle to relieve pressure and pain following complex lower limb injury. The unique design and carbon fibre construction is lightweight yet strong, making the brace ideal for both daily use and high impact activities.
Designed for patients with debilitating foot and ankle injuries, such as drop-foot, peripheral nerve injuries, pain due to complex fractures or multiple surgeries, and those who have considered ankle fusion surgery or elective amputation. The brace is not suitable for those with excessive lower limb swelling or open wounds. Current users of the brace have returned to an active lifestyle including running.
Suitable for conditions including, but not limited to:
- Acute foot and ankle pain during movement or weight bearing
- Acute foot and ankle pain upon activity
- Abnormal gait pattern with asymmetric stride length and limited push off
- Drop foot or peripheral nerve injuries with weakness below the knee
The bespoke construction allows customisation in all areas. The anterior knee support is moulded and shaped to fit under the knee to offload strain from the ankle and foot, while a solid ankle section prevents triplanar motion. The posterior struts follow the same principles as prosthetic running blades, which compress and store energy that is released at push off for additional propulsion.
Momentum is designed for patients with debilitating foot and ankle injuries, such as drop-foot, peripheral nerve injuries, pain due to complex fractures or multiple surgeries, and those considering ankle fusion surgery or elective amputation.
With carbon fibre struts that work much like prosthetic running blades it stores and returns energy to provide a spring in your step enabling participation in high impact activities such as running. Each brace is bespoke with the optimal alignment, spring strength and off-loading customised to each individual user.
Conditions Treated:
Momentum can be effective in treating patients who are experiencing any chronic pain, weakness or instability at the foot and ankle following complex lower limb injury and some congenital conditions.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions
- Ankle trauma or ankle fracture
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle osteoarthritis
- Acute foot and ankle pain during movement or weight bearing
- Acute foot and ankle pain upon activity
- Abnormal gait pattern with asymmetric stride length and limited push off
Neurological conditions
- Peripheral nerve injuries such as drop foot
- Spina Bifida
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
Foot drop treatment options available at Ledbrook Clinic
Ledbrook Clinic’s main goal is to tailor a treatment to your circumstances and objectives. For foot drop, Ledbook typically work with the following foot drop treatment options: