You are about to schedule an appointment at ABC Health Clinic Vaudreuil-Dorion
Valleyfield: 450-371-0321
Vaudreuil-Dorion: 450-455-8500
Mirabel: 450-974-5928
Gatineau: 819-773-4230
Trois-Rivières: 819-801-1278
Boucherville: 450-356-1666
Virtual services : 450-455-8500 (1-866-222-6735)
Neurological assessment
A neurological assessment is part of a podiatric examination when nerve damage, changes in sensation, or muscle weakness are suspected. It helps the podiatrist identify potential neurological abnormalities affecting the feet, legs, and gait.
What does a neurological assessment involve?
Depending on your symptoms and condition, the podiatrist may assess your muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, and motor function at rest and during movement. These findings can help identify signs of possible nerve or muscle disorders and determine whether further testing or a referral to another healthcare professional is necessary.
You should consider seeking an assessment if you experience loss of sensation, numbness, tingling, electric shock-like sensations, muscle weakness, or unusual changes in the way you walk.
What neurological conditions can affect the feet?
Several conditions can cause neurological symptoms in the feet and lower limbs, including:
- Nerve-related conditions: sciatica, femoral neuralgia, meralgia paresthetica, and tarsal tunnel syndrome;
- Neuropathies: diabetic neuropathy and hereditary neuropathies, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease;
- Certain neuromuscular disorders: myopathies and muscular dystrophies;
- Other conditions: Charcot arthropathy, restless legs syndrome, and complex regional pain syndrome.
These symptoms can have different underlying causes. An assessment helps clarify the findings and guide appropriate care based on your needs.
Experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness in your feet or legs? Book an appointment with our podiatry team for an assessment tailored to your condition.
