Your foot drop condition may improve on its own within 6 weeks. It may take longer for a serious injury to heal.

Will foot drop go away by itself?

Foot drop will often go away completely. If the cause is more severe, such as stroke, you may not recover completely.

Is drop foot permanent?

Treatment for foot drop depends on the cause. If the cause is successfully treated, foot drop might improve or even disappear. If the cause can't be treated, foot drop can be permanent.