Effects of high-heeled footwear on static and dynamic pelvis position and lumbar lordosis in experienced younger and middle-aged women

Schroeder, Juergen; Hollander, Karsten

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.09.034

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“…Concerning the lumbar spine, Mika and colleagues documented an increase in the activity of erector spinae muscles. Interestingly, conflicting findings regarding the effects (particularly during dynamic activities) on lumbar spine curves have been reported . The chain reaction of effects (from the lower limbs to the lumbar spine) might result in low back disorder and this also warrants further research for better understanding.…”

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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Femoral Cartilage, Achilles Tendon, and Plantar Fascia in Young Women Wearing High‐Heeled Shoes

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Kara

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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Femoral Cartilage, Achilles Tendon, and Plantar Fascia in Young Women Wearing High‐Heeled Shoes

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“…A more plantar flexed and supinated foot position can alter the distribution of plantar pressure, affect muscle activities around ankle joints, and limit the range of motion (ROM) of the ankle during standing and walking ( Ko et al, 2009 ; Luximon et al, 2015 ; Simonsen et al, 2012 ). A number of studies have documented that the effects of HHS are not localized to the ankle; instead, a “chain reaction” of kinematic effects travels up the lower limb and disturbs the displacement of the center of mass (COM) ( Chien, Lu & Liu, 2013 ; Cronin, 2014 ; Schroeder & Hollander, 2018 ). These biomechanical alterations can decrease perceived stability, impair postural control, and increase the risks of falling among HHS wearers ( Luximon et al, 2015 ; Wan, Yick & Yu, 2019 ).…”

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Influences of heel height on human postural stability and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced high heel shoe wearers

Chen

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2020

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Background High heel shoes (HHS) can affect human postural control because elevated heel height (HH) may result in plantar flexed foot and limit ankle joint range of motion during walking. Effects of HH and HHS wearing experience on postural stability during self-initiated and externally triggered perturbations are less examined in the literature. Hence, the objective of the present study is to investigate the influences of HH on human postural stability during dynamic perturbations, perceived stability, and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced HHS wearers. Methods A total of 41 female participants were recruited (21 inexperienced HHS wearers and 20 experienced HHS wearers). Sensory organization test (SOT), motor control test (MCT), and limits of stability (LOS) were conducted to measure participant’s postural stability by using computerized dynamic posturography. Functional reach test and timed up and go test were performed to measure functional mobility. The participants’ self-perceived stability was assessed by visual analog scale. Four pairs of shoes with different HH (i.e., 0.8, 3.9, 7.0, and 10.1 cm) were applied to participants randomly. Repeated measures analysis of variance was conducted to detect the effects of HH and HHS wearing experience on each variable. Results During self-initiated perturbations, equilibrium score remarkably decreased when wearing 10.1 cm compared with flat shoes and 3.9 cm HHS. The contribution of vision to postural stability was larger in 10.1 cm HHS than in flat shoes. The use of ankle strategy worsened when HH increased to 7 cm. Similarly, the directional control of the center of gravity (COG) decreased for 7 cm HHS in LOS. Experienced wearers showed significantly higher percentage of ankle strategy and COG directional control than novices. Under externally triggered perturbations, postural stability was substantially decreased when HH reached 3.9 cm in MCT. No significant difference was found in experienced wearers compared with novices in MCT. Experienced wearers exhibited considerably better functional mobility and perceived stability with increased HH. Conclusions The use of HHS may worsen dynamic postural control and functional mobility when HH increases to 3.9 cm. Although experienced HHS wearers exhibit higher proportion of ankle strategy and COG directional control, the experience may not influence overall human postural control. Sensory organization ability, ankle strategy and COG directional control might provide useful information in developing a safety system and prevent HHS wearers from falling.

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“…A more plantar flexed and supinated foot position can alter the distribution of plantar pressure, affect muscle activities around ankle joints, and limit the range of motion (ROM) of the ankle during standing and walking (Ko et al, 2009;Luximon et al, 2015;Simonsen et al, 2012). A number of studies have documented that the effects of HHS are not localized to the ankle; instead, a "chain reaction" of kinematic effects travels up the lower limb and disturbs the displacement of the center of mass (COM) (Chien et al, 2013;Cronin, 2014;Schroeder & Hollander, 2018). These biomechanical alterations can decrease perceived stability, impair postural control, and increase the risks of falling among HHS wearers (Luximon et al, 2015;Wan et al, 2019).…”

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Background. High heel shoes (HHS) can affect human postural control because elevated heel height (HH) may result in plantar flexed foot and limit ankle joint range of motion during walking. Effects of HH and HHS wearing experience on postural stability during selfinitiated and externally triggered perturbations are less examined in the literature. Hence, the objective of the present study is to investigate the influences of HH on human postural stability during dynamic perturbations, perceived stability, and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced HHS wearers. Methods. A total of 41 female participants were recruited (21 inexperienced HHS wearers and 20 experienced HHS wearers). Sensory organization test (SOT), motor control test (MCT), and limits of stability (LOS) were conducted to measure participant's postural stability by using computerized dynamic posturography. Functional reach test and timed up and go test were performed to measure functional mobility. The participants' self-perceived stability was assessed by visual analog scale. Four pairs of shoes with different HH (i.e., 0.8, 3.9, 7.0, and 10.1 cm) were applied to participants randomly. Repeated measures analysis of variance was conducted to detect the effects of HH and HHS wearing experience on each variable. Results. During selfinitiated perturbations, equilibrium score remarkably decreased when wearing 10.1 cm compared with flat shoes and 3.9 cm HHS. The contribution of vision to postural stability was larger in 10.1 cm HHS than in flat shoes. The use of ankle strategy worsened when HH increased to 7 cm. Similarly, the directional control of the center of gravity (COG) decreased for 7 cm HHS in LOS. Experienced wearers showed significantly higher percentage of ankle strategy and COG directional control than novices. Under externally triggered perturbations, postural stability was substantially decreased when HH reached 3.9 cm in MCT. No significant difference was found in experienced wearers compared with novices in MCT. Experienced wearers exhibited considerably better functional mobility and perceived stability with increased HH. Conclusions. The use of HHS may worsen dynamic

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Effects of high-heeled footwear on static and dynamic pelvis position and lumbar lordosis in experienced younger and middle-aged women

Cited by 19 publications

References 29 publications

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Femoral Cartilage, Achilles Tendon, and Plantar Fascia in Young Women Wearing High‐Heeled Shoes

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Femoral Cartilage, Achilles Tendon, and Plantar Fascia in Young Women Wearing High‐Heeled Shoes

Influences of heel height on human postural stability and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced high heel shoe wearers

Peer Review #1 of "Influences of heel height on human postural stability and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced high heel shoe wearers (v0.1)"

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