How do you cure your footdrop from compartment syndrome?

I'm studying physiotherapy at the moment and came across some particular patients with this problem. It isn't a pathology or a disease, but it is the result of an underlying neurological, muscular or anatomical problem.

I had one patient who had his heal 7 cm off the ground, and with in 3 days of physical therapy, which involved stretching, and relaxation techniques applied to the calves and tendons, it had reduced the space to just 3 cm.

Stretching seems to be the most obvious solution, but it is important that the muscles are relaxed with heat, in order to aid movement. Be careful not to over stretch or strain though. See your physiotherapist.. it works!!