The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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An Analysis of the Correlation between High Heels and Pain in the Low Back, Knee, Ankle and Toe, Length of Legs, and Plantar Pressure among Women in Their Twenties.

하이힐을 자주 착용하는 20대 여성의 허리, 무릎, 발목 및 발가락 통증, 다리 길이 그리고 족저압과의 상관분석

  • Lee, Min-woo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kwangju Women's University, Graduate School) ;
  • Jeong, Yeon-woo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kwangju Women's University)
  • 이민우 (광주여자대학교 대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 정연우 (광주여자대학교 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2020.10.28
  • Accepted : 2020.12.02
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation between high heels and body imbalance among female college students in their twenties who mainly wear high heels and prevent associated problems. Methods: The subjects included 89 female college students in their twenties. They were measured in plantar pressure with a gait analyzer. Their legs were measured in length with a tape measure. Their pain intensity and pain frequency were measured in visual analog scale and in pain rating score. Results: There were statistically positive correlations between right leg length and low back pain frequency (p<.05) and negative correlations between the left hindfoot and low back pain frequency (p<.05). There were statistically positive correlations between right leg length and knee pain frequency (p<.05) and positive correlations between the ankle pain intensity and right leg length (p<.05). Conclusion: The stronger the pain was in the ankle, the stronger and more frequent their lumber pain was. When the pressure of the left heel was lower, the frequency of lumbar pain increased.

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