Do you know what the reflex of wearing heels is for the body?
For many, the use of high heels is considered synonymous with elegance, femininity, sensuality and beauty. The garment present in most women’s wardrobe is part of a search for a more imposing posture and, sometimes, a few more centimeters. However, it can be part of the dress code of social events and the work environment. The exact date when the accessory became part of clothing is still unknown. There are records of its use in ancient Egypt and during the Middle Ages. But, certainly, one of the periods that marked its use were the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in France, being for male use. Losing fame during the French Revolution of 1791, they came back into fashion in the 19th century and were definitively consolidated in the following period, with the addition of Hollywood stars. And what is the reflection of use for the body? Orthopedist specializing in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Tania Szejnfeld Mann, says that “the benefit of wearing heels can be felt in heels up to 2 cm high. Because they lift the heel and help reduce tension in the fascia plantar and Achilles tendon.
doctor Bruno Lee, an orthopedic also specialized in foot and ankle, adds that “the elevation of the heels involves a shift of the center of gravity, which generates an increase in the anteversion of the pelvis and, consequently, an increase in the lumbar lordosis, i.e.: there is it is a “lift” of the buttocks. Perhaps this aesthetic alteration is the only advantage of wearing high heels”. But pay attention to the model. According to the doctor, the wider the heel, to increase stability and prevent sprains, and more the lower the heel, to reduce the biomechanics of the gait, the better Dr. Tania also explains that “the 2 cm heel distributes body weight 50% on the front of the foot (forefoot) and 50% % on the back (heel), being the most comfortable to distribute from the heel to the ball of the foot. In a 4 cm heel, 70% of the body weight goes to the forefoot; and in a 9 cm heel, 90% of the body weight goes to the forefoot”, explains the doctor. It is also necessary to be parsimonious with regard to the time that the body will be in the shoe. “It is not advisable to wear heels for many hours at a time, especially if you’re standing or walking. If you have an occasion where high heels are part of your attire, wear them only during the event. So, if you must wear heels to work, wear flat, comfortable shoes when walking back and forth, and reserve your heels for as long as you need to,” says Dr. Tania. And there are risks associated with wearing high heels. By decreasing the contact surface of the foot with the ground, the person is more susceptible to ankle and knee sprains.And weight gain in the forefoot increases overuse injuries in this region.There may also be muscle overload. in the calves, thighs, knees and lower back. To avoid these adverse effects, doctors give prevention advice. “You need sparing in the time and format (height and width) of jumping and strengthening and stretching of the musculature of the lower limbs, lumbar region and abdomen, in order to reduce the harmful effects of the chronic alteration of the body’s biomechanics and center of gravity”, says Dr. Bruno. The orthopedist adds: “Having a strong leg is important, because high heels change the position of all joints in the leg. Choose square heels and that the front box does not have a triangular toe”. *Dr. Tania Szejnfeld Mann is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery and osteometabolism. You collaborate with the Group of Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle EPM / UNIFESP. You collaborate with the EPM / UNIFESP Osteometabolic Diseases Group. Doctor EPM/UNIFESP. Board member ABTPé 2020/21. ABOOM Board Member 2020/21 *Dr. Bruno Lee graduated from USP Faculty of Medicine, São Paulo, and specialized in the care of patients with foot and ankle pathologies. Having practiced numerous sports during his life, the doctor integrates his technical knowledge with sports knowledge, combining anatomical, pathological and functional knowledge to obtain the best result in the treatment. In recent years he has constantly tried to improve minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of foot pathologies.
Source: Terra
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