Swimmer with flaccid dropfoot
Cheryl Lewis
Description
Collection
Title:
Swimmer with flaccid dropfoot
Creator:
Cheryl Lewis
Date:
11/8/2018
Text:
Hello All,
I was wondering if anyone has devised a way to help a swimmer with flaccid dropfoot? I have a 15 y.o. with dropfoot secondary to neurotoxic chemotherapy as a child. She has recovered most of her strength except for the dorsiflexors and the plantarflexors are only 4-- . Her sensation is more affected than her strength. She is a very strong swimmer despite these deficits but reports that she is sometimes disqualified due to her form in certain strokes.
I am not sure what the sport will allow as far as aids but I thought I would ask the forum for any suggestions!
Thanks to Paul for facilitating this forum and Thanks to all in advance for your help!
cheryl
Cheryl Lewis BSc(HK), CO(c)
Certified Orthotist
Owner, CK Ortho Inc
Ph 519-436-9670
I was wondering if anyone has devised a way to help a swimmer with flaccid dropfoot? I have a 15 y.o. with dropfoot secondary to neurotoxic chemotherapy as a child. She has recovered most of her strength except for the dorsiflexors and the plantarflexors are only 4-- . Her sensation is more affected than her strength. She is a very strong swimmer despite these deficits but reports that she is sometimes disqualified due to her form in certain strokes.
I am not sure what the sport will allow as far as aids but I thought I would ask the forum for any suggestions!
Thanks to Paul for facilitating this forum and Thanks to all in advance for your help!
cheryl
Cheryl Lewis BSc(HK), CO(c)
Certified Orthotist
Owner, CK Ortho Inc
Ph 519-436-9670
Citation
Cheryl Lewis, “Swimmer with flaccid dropfoot,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/209253.
