WOW. It has already been a month since I posted last! Well, here is a little information for you women who 'just have to wear heels'.
It is well known that I believe from a physics and biomechanical standpoint, the research data concludes that the musculoskeletal system is placed under abnormal stress when someone wears a heel that is 1-and-a-half inches higher than the ball of the foot. However, I do tell my patients that occasional high heel use is OK when done in moderation.
I just saw a report from a physician in New York who has designed strength training classes to increase the strength and tone in the gluts (butt muscles), thighs, calves and feet. However, she does stress the following which I agree with:
1: Never wear the same shoes 2 days in a row.
2: Never wear heels over 4 inches.
3: Alternate heel height on a daily basis.
4: Do daily stretches to increase tone to the areas previously mentioned.
By doing this, you can reduce the risk of muscle and joint injury. I should note however, that continued use of heels over 1-and-a-half inches over a few years can create structural abnormalities that can only be changed by surgery.
"The journey of life is taken one step at a time... none of them should be painful." G.M. Barclay, DPM, AACFAS
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