Effects of heel height and wearing experience on human standing balance
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Background High heeled shoes (HHS) are no mere accessories of the feet, but an essential part of a woman’s fashion that reflects her personality. Previous studies have shown that HHS are associated with various musculoskeletal disorders and an increased risk of falls [1-3]. As reduced balance control is a primary risk factor for falls, the goal of this study is to examine the effects of heel height and HHS wearing experience on human balance during standing.
منابع مشابه
Effects of high heeled shoes wearing experience and heel height on human standing balance and functional mobility.
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دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014