Neuromuscular diseases may lead to a condition called drop foot, in which a pati
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Neuromuscular diseases may lead to a condition called drop foot, in which a patient is unable to dorsiflex his or her foot. Which muscle(s) do you think is/are involved in this condition? Which muscles may have to compensate for lack of dorsiflexion during walking? Explain. One of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries is rotator cuff repair. Often this involves removing and reattaching the deltoid muscle at its insertion. What functional impairment would be present after this procedure? What exercises could a physical therapist use to recondition the deltoid muscle?Explanation / Answer
2) Foot drop is when you can't lift the front part of your foot due to weakened or paralyzed muscles or nerve damage. A person with foot drop will have trouble walking normally because of this. weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.