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IJIMS.2016.120

Type of Article: Original Research

Volume 3; Issue 5: May 2016

Page No.: 290-294

DOI: 10.16965/ijims.2016.120

Long Term Usage of High Heel Foot Wear and Its Implications

Krupa Daniel *1, Ajith Mano 2, Nagaveni 2, Naveen Bharathi 2, Sundarji 2, Valarmathi 2.

*1 Associate Professor of Anatomy, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou P.R, China.

2 MBBS 3rd Year, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou P.R, China.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR ADDRESS: Dr.D.Krupa Daniel, Associate Professor of Anatomy, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou P.R, China. Phone no.: +86-15626441489

E-Mail: danielkrupa1309@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background: A normal foot has a medial longitudinal arch which is higher than the lateral one. When this normal portion is accentuated, the medial side of the foot tends to assume the shape of a high arch.

Materials and Methods: A total population of 204, in age ranging from 19- 43   years were chosen. Each individual was made to sit and the foot was brought in contact with the foot impression gaining kit on white sheets in standing posture. Foot impression gaining kit with ink pad ink, standard measuring tools like inch scale, white sheets and stationary needs and measured through plantar arch index.

PI = support width of central region / support width of heel region.

Discussion: High-heels with heights varying from a kitten heel of 1½ inch to a stiletto heel of 4 inch or more. Extremely high-heeled shoes, such as those higher than 5 inch, are normally worn only for aesthetic reasons and are not considered practically. a low heel is considered less than 2.5 inches, while heels between 2.5 and 3.5 inches are considered mid heels, and anything over that is considered a high heel .High-heels have seen significant controversy seeing patients whose severe foot problems have been caused almost exclusively by high-heel wear. In this population group study High arch is mostly observed between age 24 and 33 with a prevalence rate of 11%.with the history and observance of usage of high heels and with plantar arch index less than one centimeter.

Results: High arch feet evaluation obtained by plantar arch index. The mean values of plantar arch index within the age group were stable and ranges from0.65 – 0.67 in our sample based on this if plantar arch indices below 0.10 should be regarded as high arch foot.

Conclusion: High arch is highly prevalent in 24-33 intervals of years. Most prevalence of high arch in 19-33 intervals of years due to long term custom of high heel foot wear.Plantar arch index < 0.10 is regarded as High arch foot.

KEY WORDS: Normal Foot, Flat Foot, High Arch Foot, Plantar Arch Index, Types of Feet.

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