Grosvenor Orthopaedic Partners foot and ankle surgeon Mr Tim Sinnett was asked by The Times newspaper to give further comment on the worrying trend of “Foot Drop” being seen in patient following weight loss injections.
The Times recently explored why looking after your feet in midlife is so important, highlighting that they absorb huge forces every day and that age-related muscle loss in the feet can quietly undermine balance and increase the risk of falls later in life. The article reports new research from Professor Hylton Menz showing that foot muscles may weaken faster than other muscles as we age, but that simple strengthening exercises can significantly improve function. It also offers practical winter foot care advice on hygiene, skincare, footwear and circulation. Within the piece, Grosvenor Orthopaedic Partners foot and ankle surgeon Mr Tim Sinnett comments on a small but concerning trend of “foot drop” being seen in some people after rapid weight loss with GLP-1 injections, stressing the importance of prompt assessment if new weakness or changes in walking develop.
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