Movement Matters Physical Therapy
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Does your foot drop seem worse some days than others?
You’re not imagining it.
For many people with neurologic conditions like multiple sclerosis, foot drop can fluctuate throughout the day depending on what’s happening in your body.
Three common reasons include:
🔥 Heat – Even a small increase in body temperature can temporarily worsen nerve conduction, making it harder to lift the foot.
😴 Fatigue – As your muscles tire, clearing your toes during walking often becomes more difficult.
💪 Spasticity – Increased muscle tightness or reactivity in the calf muscle can limit ankle movement and make walking feel less smooth.
Understanding why your symptoms change is an important part of finding strategies that work for you.
Have you noticed your foot drop gets worse with heat, fatigue, or something else? Let me know in the comments.
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07/02/2026
Choosing a physical therapist isn’t just about finding someone who treats your diagnosis or is close to home - it’s about finding someone who understands how your condition affects your everyday life.
At Movement Matters, every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so you’ll never be passed between providers or left to work through exercises on your own.
Whether you’re living with multiple sclerosis, struggling with dizziness or vertigo, navigating hypermobility or EDS, recovering from an injury, or dealing with persistent pain, your treatment is tailored to your goals and how you move.
What makes Movement Matters different?
✨ MS Certified Specialist
✨ One-on-one, individualized care
✨ Vestibular rehabilitation expertise
✨ Experience treating hypermobility & EDS
✨ Neubie technology to complement rehabilitation
✨ Functional, evidence-based exercise focused on real life
If you’re ready for care that’s personalized, thoughtful, and centered around helping you move with more confidence, I’d love to help.
📍Now accepting patients at our new Huntersville clinic.
📞 Call or text: (704) 247-1676
🌐 www.movementmatterspt.com
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10224 Hickorywood Hill Avenue, Suite 101B
Huntersville, NC
28078
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| Monday | 7:30am - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
