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Foot slapping is often described as the following:
- Foot drop, sometimes called drop foot, is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. If you have foot drop, you may drag the front of your foot on the ground when you walk.
Often times this can be fixed but may require use of a brace around the ankle. Each case will vary.
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