What is Dropped Foot? Dropped foot is the inability to lift the foot while walking. It can occur due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the foot or over activity (spasticity) of the muscles that push the foot down. As a result, the toes may catch the ground as the foot is swinging forward and there is an increased risk of going over on the ankle when the foot is put back on the ground. As a result, walking is made:  Less safe because of increased risk of falls  Less efficient requiring greater energy to get anywhere  Slower and only short distances may be possible  Dropped foot can reduce both independence and participation in daily life.  A dropped foot is common following many neurological conditions that affect the brain or spinal cord. Functional Electrical Stimulation FES FES is a technique used to produce contractions in paralysed muscles by the application of small pulses of electrical stimulation to nerves that supply the paralysed muscle. The stimulation is controlled in such a way that the movement produced provides useful function. FES is used as an aid to assist walking and also as a means of practicing functional movements for therapeutic benefit. XFT-2001 Foot D