Residents of Wyckoff, New Jersey, should look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Wyckoff to connect with professionals “near me” who are dedicated to helping you look, move, and feel your best.
Who knew physical therapy had so many applications? While traditionally thought of as a method to rehabilitate muscular injuries, these patients actually make up a small fraction of the patient body at Twin Boro Physical Therapy. We see patients with conditions ranging from autoimmune diseases to developmental delays, and we pride ourselves on a highly trained staff able to assist many types of patients.
Foot drop exercises
Foot drop exercises typically target muscle strengthening of the foot, ankle, calf, and other lower leg muscles. Strengthening these muscles can help to reduce foot drop symptoms and improve the foot’s range of motion. Foot drop exercises can also help improve your balance, gait, reduce the likelihood of injury, and keep the muscles flexible.
Your physical therapist will help you understand your symptoms and which exercises will specifically target any weaknesses associated with foot drop. Rehabilitating foot drop can take time, so listening to your physical therapist and discussing any concerns throughout your treatment process is important. In many cases, you will have a set of exercises to perform in the clinic as well as at-home exercises.
Towel loop
To perform this stretch, sit on the ground with your legs stretched out in front you. With a towel or exercise band, create a loop around the affected foot and hold on to each end. Gently, pull the ends of the towel or band towards your body until you feel a stretch in the foot and lower leg areas. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2-4 times.
Marble pickup
Sit on a chair and place your feet flat on the floor. Place a bowl on the floor by your feet and a few marbles on the ground alongside it. Use the toes of the foot experiencing foot drop to pick up marbles and place them in the bowl. You can then pick up marbles from the bowl and place them back on the floor. Repeat for 5 to 10 minutes.
Foot rocks
Stand in front of a sturdy surface, such as a table or wall. Placing your hands against the stable surface, rock back and forth from your heels to your toes. Pause at each end of the rock (with your toes in the air and then your heels in the air) and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat the rocking for 5 minutes or as able.
Ankle dorsiflexion
To perform this stretch, sit on the ground with your legs stretched out in front of you. Loop a resistance band around the top of your affected foot and then anchor the other end to a table or other sturdy surface. Position yourself so that you can pull your toes toward your body against resistance and then relax them into a neutral position. Repeat 10 times.
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With a wide-ranging network across the state, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is a community for patients and professionals working hard to achieve their goals and maximize their quality of life “near me.” For residents of Wyckoff, New Jersey, schedule your first appointment at Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Wyckoff by calling 201.740.2553 or visiting our website
