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Old 03-23-2009, 17:23   #5
Blitzzz (RIP)
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This may help.

Not knowing the extent of you lack of control, I can suggest what I've done with patients in the past. First know it takes thousands of reps to achieve any results.
In a straight leg seated position with your foot perpendicular to the floor/mat. As a 90 degree bend would be "straight" then have someone place one hand under your heel and the other on the bottom of your foot at the ball. You should be able to push your toes away and then as you "think" to draw your foot up, have the other person move your foot bent up. do this 60 to 100 times per setting and as much as 3 times a day. Have the person adjust the assistance with lifting the foot as the foot grows stronger but complete the range of motion.

This type of drill has had great and unexpected results in clinic. It has worked when it was not supposed to. it take a lot of time. over many weeks with little results at first. It will seem not to be working at first give it 6 weeks and let me know where you are on or if there is progress. Good luck Blitzzz
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