A COMPARATIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF HIGH HEEL AND FLAT SHOES ON ANKLE, FOOT AND LOW BACK
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Date
2023
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UMT Lahore
Abstract
In this survey 300 people were selected, among which 285 gave responses to us. The time
frame for this research was 4 months. Two scales which are oswestry for low back and
foot ankle disability index for foot and ankle joints were used. The consent was informed
and then data collected through prepared questionnaire. High heel usage is increasing day
by day due to the increasing attention given to combine attraction and elegance.
Moreover, by wearing high heels posture is unstable and chance of fall is increase. High
heels also affect lumbar curvature specially exaggerate lumbar lordosis. The purpose of
this survey is to identify factors which contribute to affecting the lower limb joints as
well as lumbar spine.