A MS foot drop is a condition that occurs in the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis.  When a multiple sclerosis foot drop occurs, the person can’t lift the toe of the affected foot.  This can cause serious problems when trying to walk.  If the toe cannot be lifted while walking, it may drag along the ground.  This condition may be called “slapping gait”, since the toe drags along the ground and then gets slapped against it when the foot is lifted back up again.  This can be a painful problem, and it can result in permanent walking issues if the condition persists.

Foot drop is not its own condition.  It is an underlying symptom caused by multiple sclerosis or another nervous system disease.  When the nerves are damaged, the signals sent to the toes can be interrupted.  This can cause the condition to occur.  Muscle weakness can also cause the …