Toe drag Tasks
SLA
Toe Drag Phases
ISw –> TSw
Toe Drag Primary
Inadequate/weak dorsiflexion (MSw/TSw)
Toe drag Secondary
Inadequate ipsilateral knee flexion: IMC (abnormal RF [rec fem?] activity), Tibiofemoral/patellofemoral pain, skeletal deformity, excess contralateral knee flexion (ISw)
or
Inadequate hip flexion, excess contralateral knee flexion (MSw, TSw)
Toe Drag Compensatory
None
Toe drag Functional significance
May result in loss of balance, interferes with limb advancement, may cause toe injury