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1). Peroneal Neuropathy: Waiting for the Other Foot to Drop
A "foot-drop" is a medical term which--thankfully--does not mean that the foot suddenly disconnects from the leg. Rather, it means that when the leg is lifted from the ground, the foot droops downward at the ankle. The muscles that are supposed to prop up the foot have become so weakened that they cannot overcome gravity's downward pull. When people with this problem try to walk, they have to either hike the leg higher to clear their drooping toes or else risk tripping over them.
Article tags: peroneal, nerve, neuropathy, polyneuropathy, fibular tunnel, entrapment, pinch, foot drop, palsy
2). Adaptive Equipment For Cerebral Palsy
Parents of children with cerebral palsy are no strangers to the use of adaptive equipment – it’s needed on a regular basis to help special needs kids with mobility and other challenges. In addition to a loving support system and devoted family and caregivers, adaptive equipment is an important part of raising a child with cerebral palsy.
Children with cerebral palsy have muscle problems, so the most common type of adaptive equipment put to use is designed to help them move from one place to another and carry out normal activities.
Article tags: adaptive, equipment, for, cerebral, palsy