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I've Noticed While Walking I've Started To Drag My Right Foot Lately Any Ideas Why

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Huntsville, AL
August 8
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Never wear shoes that are too big. We don't raise our feet very high and if you have a shoe longer than your toe it will catch on the ground, floor, toothpick or whatever. The other answers were very good especially the Big Physical therapy. I went to one called Big and Loud. It worked on physical, speech and swallowing. It was great.Step Big learn how to speak founder. Throat exercises.

August 11
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

This was one of my first symptoms I was falling or tripping and had to stop and make sure I was picking my foot up for curbs stairs etc I ended up being prescribed afo ankle foot orthotics and they were a big help!! Good luck

August 11
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I find when it started happening to me how important it was for me to actually think with each step where I'm placing my foot and to practice walking a couple times a day in the neighborhood the more I walk the better I do even though it sucks hope that helps much love Dave😎

August 9 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My right side is the one affected by PD. Along with those symptoms, I also need my right knee replaced. Problem is, I waited too long and now my knee is deformed. With HF, I can't have elective surgery but my right leg had started to drag and I shuffled when I walked. Now, I'm practically crippled. I shared all that to give you some advice. If you feel (or hear) one of your knees pop or grind, see a orthopedist. In my situation, both of those together have caused some bad falls and I'm afraid one day I might be severely injured and even more disabled. I hope PT helps you.

August 8
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

But I've learned a dance move to go with it

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