Background High-heeled shoes (HHS) are widely worn by women in daily life. Limited
quantitative studies have been conducted to investigate the biomechanical performance …

Background High-heeled shoes have been thought to alter lower extremity joint mechanics
during gait, however its effects on the knee remain unclear. Research question This …

The construction industry around the globe is afflicted with an exorbitant rate of fatal and non-
fatal falls. To lower the propensity of the falls, researchers and safety experts have …

Footwear has been documented as a significant factor in the aetiology of foot pain in the
general population. Assessing footwear in a clinical setting continues to be practitioner …

Background The use of high heels is widespread in modern society in professional and
social contests. Literature showed that wearing high heels can produce injurious effects on …

An estimated 78% of women regularly walk in high heels. However, up to 58% complain
about low back pain, which is commonly thought to be caused by increased lumbar lordosis …

In the dynamic world of fashion, high-heeled footwear is revered as a symbol of style, luxury
and sophistication. Yet, beneath the facade of elegance of classy footwear lies the harsh …

Introduction Many women wearing high-heeled footwear are at high risk of falls. Past studies
have examined the balance on level ground or balance during walking. We measured the …

Footwear has been used to protect feet for millennia with socially exclusive population
adopting stylish and fashionable shoes with expensive materials. In terms of historic …

Background The use of high-heeled shoes (HHS) introduces instability into the wearer's
balance system but how high-heel experience might influence standing balance is less …