Effect of wearing high heels on the biomechanical parameters of the foot-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Effect of wearing high heels on the biomechanical parameters of the foot

Published:2023-08-16 Issue:103 Volume:33 Page:8-17
ISSN:2956-4581
Container-title:Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences
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Hasiuk Adrianna Maja¹^ORCID,Jaszczur-Nowicki Jarosław²^ORCID,Granda Tomasz³^ORCID,Potocka-Mitan Małgorzata⁴^ORCID,Perliński Jacek⁵^ORCID,Guodong Zhang⁶,Kruczkowski Dariusz⁷^ORCID,Bukowska Joanna M.²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

2. Department Physiotherapy, School of Public Health, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Poland

3. Department of Team Sports, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland

4. Institute of Humanities, Social Sciences and Tourism, Podhale State College of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ, Poland

5. Medical Department, Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences in Elbląg, Poland

6. College of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China

7. Faculty of Health Sciences, Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences in Elbląg, Poland

Abstract

Introduction: Today's fashion and footwear market offers a wide range of stilettos. For women, stilettos are an important part of their wardrobe, providing a sense of confidence and enhancing physical attractiveness. Unfortunately, they also raise latent concerns among healthcare professionals due to the forced position of the foot. The aim of this study is to analyse present the effect of high heels on the distribution of foot forces on the ground in adult women attending high-heels dance classes. Material and Methods: The distribution of foot forces on the ground and the body balance of HHS female students before and after the training session were investigated. Foot arch measurements were taken using EPSR1 mats (Letsens Group, Letsens S.R.L. Via Buozzi, CastelMaggiore; Bologna, Italy). Results: The foot arch test showed that the entire study population had highly arched left feet (mean arched level of 8.85%) and right feet (3.70%). Analysis of the data showed that training in high heels reduced the longitudinal arch of the right foot (p=0.04942) by increasing metatarsal pressure. Pressure on the heel of the right foot decreased (p=0.017621). Statistical analysis of the stabilographic measurements showed statistically significant changes only in the distance from the centre of pressure before and after the test (p=0.047531). Conclusions: The results suggest that the development of an abnormal longitudinal arch (flatfoot) and a reduction in body balance may be attributable to prolonged wearing of high-heeled shoes.

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Index Copernicus

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https://jkes.eu/gicid/pdf/01.3001.0053.8076

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