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Hand Therapy/ Certified Hand Therapists at Fair Oaks Physical & Occupational Therapy
Our highly skilled hand therapists are proficient in the treatment of hand and upper extremity pathologies, from the acute to the chronic. Under the direction of the referring physician, our team designs each treatment based on the physician's diagnosis and the specific needs of the patient. Conditions treated include, but are not limited to arthritis, fractures, tendon injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, crush injuries, and repetitive motion disorder. The scope of hand/occupational therapy services offered includes wound and scar management, edema control, pain control, the range of motion exercises, work hardening, work stimulation, strengthening, static and dynamic splint fabrication, and dexterity training among others.
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Fair Oaks Physical & Occupational Therapy
Our goal at Fair Oaks Physical and Occupational Therapy is to get you back to the activities you love. Our highly-trained clinical staff will provide personalized care depending on your individual condition. Our hands-on approach along with the use of evidence-based medicine will help to bring you back to your activities of daily living. We are committed to partnering with our patients through their journey down the road to recovery and will work with you to return to your daily activities pain-free.
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Our Work Hardening is a target orientated program that uses a multi-dimensional approach to help the injured worker's safe return to work. It incorporates: checking and developing physical tolerance; regaining flexibility, mobility, and strength; and learning safer work techniques; among other things.
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FOOT DROP: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS

What do you understand by Foot Drop?

Foot Drop, also referred to as ‘drop foot’ is a gait abnormality, where person is unable to lift his/her forefoot and hence walking becomes challenging for such persons. Foot drop is not a disease in itself but rather a sign of underlying foot disorder that can be neurological, muscular or anatomical. Foot Drop can affect one or both the feet and as well be temporary or permanent depending upon its cause.

Under this condition, patient loses partial or total control over the foot. The toes of such patients either point towards floor when they lift up the foot from the ground or they tend to drag the foot along the ground while walking.

What conditions give rise to Foot Drop?

Generally, foot drop occurs due to the weakness or paralysis of the muscles lifting the foot. Apart from this, there may be some other causes including the following:

Muscular Disorders
Nerve injury
Brain or Spinal disorders
Injury to peroneal nerve
Sports injuries
Diabetes, hip or knee replacement surgery
Sitting cross-legged or squatting for sustained hours
Neurological conditions like; stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy
Muscular dystrophy, polio
Tear of the anterior tibialis tendon
Anterior compartment syndrome
What are the signs and symptoms of Foot Drop?

Foot drop is debilitating for the patients as it affects their mobility to a greater degree. The persons suffering from foot drop may exhibit the below mentioned signs and symptoms:

Difficulty in lifting the forefoot or toes off the floor
Pain, weakness & numbness in the foot
Slap foot on the floor while walking
Drag the foot while ambulating
Raise the leg while walking
What are the physical therapy interventions employed to treat Foot Drop?

Physical Therapy is the most effective treatment for the foot drop, as most of patients regain significant function and mobility after observing a regular physical therapy regime. Physical therapists use the following techniques to manage foot drop:

Strengthening exercises are practised to strengthen and stretch foot and to mobilize the ankle.
Stretching exercises are administered to help stretch the calf and foot muscles
Leg flexes and toe curls are advised and practised to stimulate the muscles
Treatment regime including electrical stimulations of nerve and muscle fibres’ may be advised to enhance the tone and contractility.
Gait training is recommended to help the patients walk more efficiently and to improve their stability
Use of ‘AFO’ (Ankle-Foot-Orthosis) braces may be recommended to support the ankle and foot function
Manual Therapeutic techniques including; soft tissue massage, deep friction massage, manual stretching and joint mobilization is employed by therapists to help patients regain range of motion
Neuromuscular Re-education including; movement techniques and mechanics is provided to restore stability and retain lower extremity in daily chores
Home program including; strengthening, stretching and stabilization exercises and instructions is designed to help patients to perform daily tasks.

Contact Fair Oaks Physical and Occupational Therapy for the efficient treatment of your neurological and muscular disorders. Our dedicated and diligent physical therapist will help you walk the road to recovery.

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