11/26/2012    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

NY Podiatrist Discusses "Shoe-icide" via High Heeled Shoes

Although many teen girls want high heels and the more grown-up styles of women in their 20s, it's important to hold back on this impulse during their teen years. Prolonged use of high heels can harm foot muscles and can actually change tendons and bone alignment. This is especially true for teen girls because their feet are still growing and sky-high heels can affect the way they walk as adults.

Dr. Hillary Brenner

Numerous studies have been conducted on the relation of high heels with women's foot ailments and conditions. Podiatrist Dr. Hillary Brenner told WebMD, "We podiatrists like to call it shoe-icide. Ultra-high heels can lead to everything from ankle sprains to chronic pain."

When it comes to winter boots for teen girls, it's best to keep the heel flat and sturdy. Winter has enough obstacles and adding a heel to an inexperienced wearer can lead to falls, sprains and breaks.

Source: Sara Lugardo, Helium.com (WebMD)