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  • Movement Matters Physical Therapy 10224 Hickorywood Hill Avenue, Suite 101B Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078 United States (map)

🧠 Join us for an MS Workshop focused on Understanding and Managing Foot Drop!
📍 Virtual Workshop
📅 Wednesday Augus 26th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Foot drop can make walking more difficult, increase your risk of tripping or falling, and impact your confidence during everyday activities. Whether you're living with multiple sclerosis or another neurological condition, understanding why foot drop happens is the first step toward finding the right treatment.

Join Cari Sgroi, PT, DPT, MSCS, owner of Movement Matters Physical Therapy and an MS Certified Specialist, for an engaging virtual workshop that explores the causes of foot drop and the evidence-based strategies available to improve walking.

During this workshop, you'll learn:

  • What causes foot drop and why it develops

  • How foot drop affects walking and balance

  • When strengthening and stretching can help

  • The different types of braces (AFOs) and who may benefit from them

  • How Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) works, including devices such as the WalkAide®, Bioness L300 Go®, and CIONIC Neural Sleeve™

  • Gait training and rehabilitation strategies to improve walking efficiency and safety

  • Practical tips to help you move with greater confidence

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session.

Whether you're newly experiencing foot drop, have been managing it for years, or are a caregiver looking to better understand your loved one's mobility, this workshop will provide practical, evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions about your care.

Who should attend?

  • Individuals living with multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions experiencing foot drop

  • Care partners and family members

  • Anyone interested in learning more about foot drop and current treatment options

Registration Information:

  • $15 per person

  • MS Fit 10 Class Pass holders may use one class pass for registration

  • Included at no additional cost for Standard and Premium MS Fit Members

  • If you register but are unable to attend live, a video replay will be sent to all registered participants so you won't miss the information

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