Stroke

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Stroke

• Its Effect On the Foot

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What is a Stroke?

• A part of the brain is cut off from blood and/or
  oxygen as a result of
• Blood clot
• Blood vessel bursting
• Brain tissue is damaged, affecting the
  corresponding functions

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Foot Problems

• May develop when the primary motor cortex is
  damaged
• Mainly consists of muscle irregularities
• Toe curl
• Dropped foot (difficulty with dorsiflexion)
• May develop into other conditions, such as foot
  ulcers

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Ways To Help

• AFOs with dorsiflexion assist
• Shoe insoles
• Take pressure off stressed areas to prevent
  ulcers/infections
• Specially designed shoes
• Provide extra room for toes (Toe curl)

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Sources

• http//www.strokeassociation.org/
• http//ww2.heartandstroke.ca/Page.asp?PageID33Ar
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• http//www.cot.org.uk/specialist/nanot/faq/intro.p
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• http//www.brainconnection.com/topics/?mainanat/m
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