2. โขMore popular than ever, high-heeled shoes are considered
an important accessory to the modern womanโs wardrobe.
โขAlthough a fashionable choice of foot wear, wearing high
heels can negatively impact foot health and your bodyโs
proper alignment.
3. โขAs Dr. Steven Neufeld notes, wearing high heels may
additionally exacerbate symptoms and pain related to
common foot conditions such as bunions.
โขThe Director of the Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center of
Washington and founder of a foot and ankle fellowship,
orthopedic physician Steven Neufeld, MD, offers insight on
the dangers of frequently wearing high heeled shoes.
4. โขA common type of fashionable yet potentially dangerous
shoe, the stiletto features a high, thin heel.
โขThe design of this shoe can affect a patientโs balance and
body alignment because most of the patientโs bodyweight is
focused on the balls of the feet.
5. โขWearing these types of heels for prolonged periods of time
can cause excessive tightening of leg muscles and affect
walking (gait) patterns.
โขOrthopedic physicians recommend that patients wear shoes
that fit properly and feel comfortable.
6. โขPatients should also consider wearing heels only for short
periods of time such as a dinner party rather than a full
workday.
7. โขPatients should also consider wearing heels only for short
periods of time such as a dinner party rather than a full
workday.