Loss of dorsiflexion is also referred to as foot drop. Foot drop means the forefoot cannot be raised because of weak dorsiflexion of the foot. Due to this, there is no balance, and they have difficulty walking. The reason for this loss of dorsiflexion is various, like neural, musculoskeletal, and autoimmune.
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