Recent research by the savvy foot care company Compeed revealed that British women wear high heel shoes than their European counterparts. British women on average wear a 3.3inches heel compare to 2.4inches in France and 2.7 in Germany. From this result, I can fairly interpret this information by concluding that British women on average are shorter than women in France and Germany. British women admitted to endure the pain caused by high heels because they are perceived as prestige. Hence, perception is a key factor to women’s decision to wear high heels.
So what are the medical effects of wearing
such high heels?
A study by Dr. Kerrigan et al explored the effects of footwear
on the knees. Their result showed high relationship between heels and strains
on the knees. Therefore, all heels have detrimental effect on the knees which
is likely to cause osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis otherwise known as
wear-and-tear arthritis is as a result of degeneration of cartilage in the
joint resulting to severe pain and loss of motion in the joint. That is not
all; wide-heel shoes are of greater risk than narrow heel shoes because greater
force is placed on them. So if you are opting for wider heels with the
assumption that it is safer and low-risk to your muscle- think again!
So is it worth it? I think not!
From my findings, it is clear that all
heeled shoes have incurable health effects. They can be controlled with
painkillers, but is that a wise lifestyle when you can purchase fashionable
flats less than your health value.
Be smart, Be fashionable!
Article by: Eighteen Forever
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