Originally Posted by Stallionforce
I have an old hockey injury to my left ankle. I experience both pain and weakness on the anterior of my shin, and then down over my arch -- just as you describe Machka. My physio described it as 'ankle flop' and gave me some exercises. It actually didn't do anything for me. I have to 'strap' now for every ride. Eventually I came to the perfect combo which is an elastic sock, with an ankle support overtop. Slowly the ankle has grown stronger through riding to the point where I can occasionally ride without strapping.
Are you saying you're having difficulty lifing your toes up as you walk and they have a tendency to drag the floor if you don't lift your foot high enough? If so: Has your condition improved? Sounds like the same muscle: Tibialis Anterior. I don't know if you have permenant paralysis of the muscle or only temporary and need to be rehabilitated. Either way, it would cause the 'ankle flop' or 'foot drop'. What excercises did he prescribe you?