FAQ

Foot Drop is a symptom where the front of the foot does not lift as it should while walking. It can be caused by nerve, muscle, or brain and spinal cord conditions.

Treatment depends on the cause. Common options include AFO braces, physical therapy, functional electrical stimulation devices, and fall prevention strategies. Always talk with your clinician for a personalized plan.

The American Foot Drop Association is the national voice for people living with Foot Drop. Real help, real community, real life solutions.

Our resources are US based, but anyone living or supporting someone with Foot Drop is welcome to learn with us.

Yes. If you love someone with foot drop, you are welcome.

$0 AFDA resources are free. Some products (like the BNB guide) are paid. Donations keep resources and advocacy moving.

Yes. AFDA is a 501(c)3) nonprofit. EIN 39-3097653. We email a receipt for your records.

BNB is our beginner’s guide and brand, proudly created by AFDA. Same mission, one home. Learn more on our Braced not Broken page.

We share lived experience pros/cons and fit notes. Talk to your clinician/orthotist for medical guidance and prescription devices.

Yes. Start with the beginner's guide. You will not be lost here.

Yes. Fresh gear ideas, and a community that gets it. We assist each other so that we can save energy, time, and frustration.