Peroneal Nerve

Chiropractic care for foot drop due to peroneal nerve neuropathy

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies April 2014 Volume 18, Issue 2, Pages 200–203 Vinicius T. Francio, DC, MS Summary Peroneal nerve palsy is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the lower extremity, and the presentation of foot drop is a frequent initial manifestation of this disorder. This condition can have a marked influence on […]

Manual therapy and neurodynamic mobilization in a patient with peroneal nerve paralysis: a case report

J Chiropr Med. 2013 Sep;12(3):176-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2013.10.007. Jorge Hugo Villafañe Abstract Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe a therapeutic intervention for peroneal nerve paralysis involving the sciatic nerve. Clinical features: A 24-year-old man presented with peroneal nerve paralysis with decreased sensation, severe pain in the popliteal fossa, and steppage gait, which […]