Wearing high heels with an appropriate height is protective for pelvic floor function
Yangyun Wang1, Chaoliang Shi1, Wei Jiao1
1Department of Urology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Translational Andrology and Urology
|July 23, 2021
Summary
Wearing 3-5 cm thick high heels for extended periods may benefit women's pelvic floor function. This study investigated the impact of different heel heights and types on pelvic floor health.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Biomechanics
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
Background:
- High-heeled shoe use is prevalent among women.
- The relationship between high heel use and pelvic floor function remains unclear.
- This study aimed to investigate this association.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effects of different high-heeled shoe heights on pelvic floor function.
- To identify factors influencing these effects.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1,263 women in China.
- Participants completed questionnaires on demographics, shoe wear, and pelvic floor function (Urogenital Distress Inventory-6).
- Data analyzed using one-way ANOVA and multivariate logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Women wearing 3-5 cm heels reported the lowest Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 scores.
- Wearing heels for ≥8 hours daily and heel thickness of ≥3 cm were associated with protective effects.
- These factors influenced the positive impact of 3-5 cm heels on pelvic floor function.
Conclusions:
- Wearing 3-5 cm thick high heels for prolonged periods may be beneficial for women's pelvic floor function.
- Specific heel characteristics (height and thickness) and duration of wear are key factors.
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