The Effect of Wearing High Heels on Lower Extremity Kinematics During Walking for Female with Hypermobility

Ayan, Buse; Akalan, N. Ekin; Onerge, K.; Kuchimov, Shavkat; Evrendilek, Halenur

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.11.082

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“…They assessed their pain on the shoulder, back, pelvis, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, toes, metatarsals, and calcaneus using a pain scale ranging from 0 to 10. Consistent with existing literature 10 , 13 – 15 , it is seen that the higher the heel, the greater the pain experienced when wearing high-heeled shoes. The pain experienced by subjects appear to be due to two main causes: excessive pressure and muscle fatigue.…”

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“…Such footwear have been associated with muscle overuse, leading to muscular discomfort and occasional injuries, despite some claims suggesting no significant change or even a decrease in muscle activity 5 – 12 . The higher the heel, the more notable the alteration in the ankle–foot complex, setting off a chain reaction that affects the entire body, extending from the foot–ankle, to the knee and even to the spine 10 , 13 – 16 .…”

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Transient pain and discomfort when wearing high-heeled shoes

Almadhaani,

Goonetilleke,

Wijeweera

et al. 2024

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In the dynamic world of fashion, high-heeled footwear is revered as a symbol of style, luxury and sophistication. Yet, beneath the facade of elegance of classy footwear lies the harsh reality of discomfort and pain. Thus, this study aims to investigate the influence of wearing high-heeled shoes on the sensation of pain across different body regions over a period of 6 h. It involved fifty female participants, all habitual wearers of high-heeled shoes, aged between 20 and 30 years. Each participant kept a record of their perceptions of pain and discomfort every hour for a total of 6 h using a 0–10 pain scale with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating severe pain. The findings reveal a progressive rise in pain throughout wear, with the most intense pain reported in the back, calcaneus, and metatarsals. The analysis shows that after approximately 3.5 h, participants experience significant increases in pain levels. However, the relationship between heel height and pain is not linear. It appears that a heel height of 7.5 cm is the threshold where overall body pain becomes significant. The study suggests that a duration of 3.5 h of wear and a heel height of 7.5 cm serve as critical points to decrease overall body pain. Moreover, beyond this heel height, knee pain diminishes compared to other body areas possibly due to the shift towards a more neutral posture. The study findings, coupled with the recommendations, can assist footwear designers in crafting not only stylish but also comfortable shoes.

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