Influences of heel height on human postural stability and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced high heel shoe wearers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High heel shoes (HHS) can affect human postural control because elevated heel height (HH) may result in plantar flexed foot and limit ankle joint range of motion during walking. Effects of HH and HHS wearing experience on postural stability during self-initiated and externally triggered perturbations are less examined in the literature. Hence, the objective of the present study is to investigate the influences of HH on human postural stability during dynamic perturbations, perceived stability, and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced HHS wearers.

Methods

A total of 41 female participants were recruited (21 inexperienced HHS wearers and 20 experienced HHS wearers). Sensory organization test (SOT), motor control test (MCT), and limits of stabili

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7602679 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature