An electrodynographic study of foot function in shoes of varying heel heights.

B. W. Gastwirth, T. D. O'Brien, R. M. Nelson, D. C. Manger, S. A. Kindig

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Abstract

Forty-three female test subjects had electrodynographic gait analysis performed in barefoot, low-heel shoe, and high-heel shoe conditions. Comparisons of segmental foot function, actual pressures, and pressure durations were determined. The findings suggest that an increased duration of forefoot loading, rather than an increased actual pressure, is responsible for pedal pathology secondary to wearing high-heel shoes. Contrary to previous reports in the literature, evidence of abnormal pronation in high heels was not found in this study.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)463-472
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Volume81
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1991
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Podiatry
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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