Why Do I Keep Scuffing My Feet?

Foot drop is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. Causes of foot drop might include: Nerve injury. The most common cause of foot drop is compression of a nerve in your leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot (peroneal nerve

peroneal nerve
The common peroneal nerve (also referred to as the common fibular nerve, external popliteal nerve, or lateral popliteal nerve) is a nerve in the lower leg that provides sensation over the posterolateral part of the leg and the knee joint.
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What does scuffing your feet mean?

verb. to scrape or drag (the feet) while walking. to rub or scratch (a surface) or (of a surface) to become rubbed or scratched.

Why do I scuff my feet when I walk?

It can cause you to drag your foot on the ground when you walk. Foot drop is a sign of an underlying problem rather than a condition itself. This could be muscular, caused by nerve damage in the leg, or the result of a brain or spinal injury.

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