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Using Gold-standard Gait Analysis Methods to Assess Experience Effects on Lower-limb Mechanics During Moderate High-heeled Jogging and Running
Published on: September 14, 2017
Women's shoes and knee osteoarthritis
Lancet (London, England)
|April 12, 2001
Summary
Wearing wide-heeled shoes significantly increases knee torque, similar to narrow-heeled shoes. This suggests potential for abnormal joint forces and degenerative changes in the knee.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Investigated the biomechanical impact of footwear on knee joint torques.
- Compared the effects of wide-heeled shoes versus narrow-heeled shoes and barefoot walking.
Discussion:
- Wide-heeled shoes increased peak external knee flexor torque by 30% compared to barefoot walking.
- Both wide-heeled (26%) and narrow-heeled (22%) shoes elevated peak knee varus torque.
Key Insights:
- Footwear heel width influences knee joint loading.
- Wide-heeled shoes impose abnormal forces on the patellofemoral and medial knee compartments.
Outlook:
- Findings suggest wide-heeled shoes may contribute to degenerative joint diseases.
- Further research could explore long-term effects and preventative strategies.
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