Foot dorsiflexor weakness
Weakness of the muscles responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot, that is, of the movement of the toes towards the shin. The foot dorsiflexors include the tibialis anterior, the extensor hallucis longus, the extensor digitorum longus, and the peroneus tertius muscles.
Also called: Foot drop, Foot extensor weakness, Footdrop, Inability to heel walk, Inability to walk on heels.
Conditions associated with foot dorsiflexor weakness
The following conditions have been associated with foot dorsiflexor weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy
Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Bethlem muscular dystrophy
Bethlem muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2C
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2C (CMT2C) is a form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E
A rare subtype of CMT1 characterized by a variable clinical presentation. Onset within the first two years of ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2KK
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2KK is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Distal myotilinopathy
Distal myotilinopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy 2, autosomal dominant
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by mutations in the LM...
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
GNE myopathy
GNE myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease with severe cardiomyopathy due to glycogenin deficiency
Glycogen storage disease with severe cardiomyopathy due to glycogenin deficiency is a medical condition that m...
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure
Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Laing distal myopathy
Laing distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Late-onset distal myopathy, Markesbery-Griggs type
Late-onset distal myopathy, Markesbery-Griggs type is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Leprosy
Leprosy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy
Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with vario...
Miyoshi myopathy
Miyoshi myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Typical nemaline myopathy
Typical nemaline myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type)
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type) is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
myofibrillar myopathy 2
Any autosomal dominant distal myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CRYAB gene....
myopathy, myofibrillar, 13, with rimmed vacuoles
A rare genetic neuromuscular disease caused by a mutation in HSPB8 gene, characterized by length-dependent axo...
myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure
myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure is a medical condition that may be associated with v...
nemaline myopathy 2
An autosomal recessive inherited myopathy caused by mutations in the NEB gene. It is characterized by generali...
Tests providers may use to investigate foot dorsiflexor weakness
When investigating foot dorsiflexor weakness, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside foot dorsiflexor weakness
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if foot dorsiflexor weakness is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom foot dorsiflexor weakness mean?
Foot dorsiflexor weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Weakness of the muscles responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot, that is, of the movement of the toes towards the shin. The foot dorsiflexors include the tibialis anterior, the extensor hallucis longus, the extensor digitorum longus, and the peroneus tertius muscles.
Which conditions are associated with foot dorsiflexor weakness?
Foot dorsiflexor weakness has been reported in association with 46 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy, Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation, Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about foot dorsiflexor weakness?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.