# Physiotherapy‐Led Rehabilitation of Foot Drop Following Lower Limb Gunshot Injury

## TL;DR

Physiotherapy helped a gunshot injury patient recover from foot drop by improving mobility and independence.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the effectiveness of physiotherapy-led rehabilitation for foot drop after lower limb gunshot injury.

## Key findings

- The patient regained the ability to stand and walk independently after physiotherapy.
- Physiotherapy improved pain, muscle strength, and quality of life in a resource-limited setting.
- Rehabilitation reduced wheelchair dependence and restored functional capacity.

## Abstract

Gunshot injury (GSI) severely damages muscles and the nervous system, requiring long‐term treatment and rehabilitation. This case report highlights the effectiveness of physiotherapy‐led rehabilitation in a patient with lower limb injury and foot drop. After emergency treatment, the patient was diagnosed with common peroneal nerve injury (CPNI) and referred to a rehabilitation center, where evaluation revealed foot drop, discomfort, paresthesia, decreased mobility, and functional limitations. A structured rehabilitation program was then initiated that included education, orthotic devices, stretching, range of motion exercises, strength training, electrical stimulation, sensorimotor exercises, and mobility training. After treatment, the patient's pain, muscle strength, range of motion, functional capacity, and quality of life improved significantly, freeing him from wheelchair dependence and regaining the ability to stand and walk independently. This case demonstrates that timely physiotherapy‐led rehabilitation is crucial for the recovery and restoration of independence in a post‐GSI with foot drop patient.

Primary physiotherapy rehabilitation can resolve dysfunction, accelerate nerve regeneration, and improve quality of life in foot drop caused by common peroneal nerve injury after lower limb gunshot injury in a resource‐limited setting.