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Effect of heel height on forefoot loading

J P Corrigan1, D P Moore, M M Stephens

  • 1Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Foot & Ankle
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Changing heel height alters forefoot load distribution, increasing pressure on the medial side. This can lead to distal forefoot overload, particularly affecting the first ray, even if total forefoot load remains constant.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Podiatry
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Footwear, particularly heel height, significantly influences lower limb biomechanics.
  • Understanding forefoot loading is crucial for preventing foot pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of varying heel heights on forefoot loading patterns in healthy individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty healthy subjects walked barefoot and with rigid heels of varying heights attached.
  • Forefoot loading was measured using footplates.

Main Results:

  • Total forefoot load remained constant across different heel heights.
  • Increased heel height reduced forefoot contact area.
  • Load distribution shifted medially, increasing pressure, especially on the first ray.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated heel heights alter forefoot load distribution, increasing pressure and potentially causing overload.
  • These findings highlight a risk factor for distal forefoot conditions, including first ray pathologies.

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