Ok, high heels, it’s sexy, it’s feminine, and it allows us to gain a few centimeters neither seen nor known. Except that it is also a real scourge for our health…
Stilettos, pumps, spool heels… According to a recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University (United States) and published in the scientific journal Orthopedic Researchhigh heels over 8 centimeters would increase the risk of osteoarthritis in women.
To reach this conclusion, the scientists studied the gait of 14 volunteers. First, they made them walk (almost) flat with only 4 centimeter heels. Then, change of shoes: the Cinderellas of a day put on 9 centimeter heels and trudged thus perched for a few hours.
Joint wear
Verdict: on the scan, the researchers realized that the cartilage that makes up the joints of these women was wearing out much more quickly. And who says joint wear and tear says premature osteoarthritis… “Regular wearing of heels, especially associated with excess weight, is a real risk factor” explains Matthew Titchenal, author of the study.
So to preserve our bones (and not end up too quickly with a cane), we reserve our vertiginous pumps for the evenings, and we immediately adopt comfortable shoes!
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