Slapping feet when you walk — sometimes called drop foot — usually means the muscle that lifts the front of the foot has weakened, often from nerve compression or neuropathy. The fix is sometimes simple, sometimes surgical.
You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what slapping feet when walking (drop foot) means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Hills.
Why Do My Feet Slap When I Walk? (Drop Foot)
Quick answer: Foot Slap Gait is treatable. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM analyzes your gait and recommends targeted intervention.
Why It Happens
Anatomical, neurological, biomechanical, and habitual factors all play a role.
Treatment
Custom orthotics, gait retraining, strengthening, supportive footwear, and sometimes physical therapy.
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Schedule
Call (810) 206-1402.
Ready to fix this for good?
Reading goes only so far. The fastest path to relief is a 30-minute office visit with Dr. Biernacki — same-day Howell or Bloomfield Hills. Call (810) 206-1402 or use our online booking.
APMA: Gait Analysis & Foot Biomechanics
In-Office Treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle
If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your flat feet and gait, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
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