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Foot Drop vs Spasticity: Why 90% of Stroke Patients Are Misdiagnosed

Stop calling it foot drop after stroke! Most stroke survivors think they have "foot drop" - but this critical misunderstanding could be sabotaging your walking recovery entirely. 🎯 What you'll discover: ✅ Why stroke damage creates spasticity, NOT foot drop ✅ How brain vs peripheral nerve damage affects your foot differently ✅ The velocity-dependent test that reveals true spasticity ✅ Why foot drop braces fail miserably with post-stroke spasticity ✅ How misdiagnosis leads to wrong bracing and worse walking ✅ Why this confusion causes the most frustration in stroke mobility The Problem: Most stroke survivors buy foot drop braces thinking they'll fix their walking, while missing that their brain injury created spasticity - a completely different condition requiring different solutions. The Science: Stroke damages motor areas of your brain, creating involuntary muscle contractions (spasticity). True foot drop comes from peripheral nerve damage outside the brain - like after hip surgery or neuropathy. These are fundamentally different conditions. 🧠 Key Insight: This distinction determines everything - your brace choice, walking strategy, and recovery expectations. Getting it wrong keeps you stuck with ineffective solutions. The Fix: Identify spasticity signs (stiff foot, knee hyperextension, toe curling), get proper AFO with plantarflexion stop, and focus on spasticity management - not foot drop solutions. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you're recovering from stroke or brain injury, work with a qualified neurologic therapist who can properly assess spasticity vs foot drop and recommend appropriate bracing. 🚀 Ready for more stroke recovery insights? Watch our other videos on: Spasticity vs tone after stroke AFO bracing for stroke patients Walking problems after brain injury 💪 Want personalized guidance? Join the Rehab HQ Community! Our Gold membership includes: ✔️ Monthly live Q&As with neurologic specialists ✔️ Weekly downloadable mobility progressions ✔️ Exclusive stroke recovery exercise library ✔️ Ad-free learning experience ✔️ Support from other survivors 📩 LEARN MORE: https://rehab-hq.com/become-a-member/ #StrokeRecovery #FootDrop #Spasticity #NeuroRehab #BrainInjury #PhysicalTherapy #StrokeRehabilitation #WalkingRecovery #AFO #RehabHQ