Change of Spinal Curvature with Height of Heeled Shoes

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  • MATSUO Nana
    Technical School of Medical and welfare Ryokuseikan Graduate School of Health and Social Welfare Science, Nishikyushu University
  • MURATA Shin
    Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Nishikyushu University
  • MIYAZAKI Junya
    Faculty of Health Science, Mejiro University
  • KAI Yoshihiro
    Technical School of Medical and welfare Ryokuseikan

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  • ヒール靴の高さによる脊椎彎曲角の変化
  • ヒールグツ ノ タカサ ニ ヨル セキツイワンキョクカク ノ ヘンカ

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Abstract

[Purpose] In this study, we investigated the changes in the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles of subjects standing still while wearing shoes with heels of different heights. [Subjects] The subjects were 27 healthy adult females: average age, 21.4 ± 2.5; average height, 158.3 ± 5.0 cm; average foot length, 23.8 ± 0.5 cm. [Method] We took measurements with subjects looking straight ahead while standing upright with naked feet and wearing shoes with heel heights of 3, 6 and 9 cm, and we compared the changes in thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles. [Results] Although the angles of both thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis changed with heel height, no significant differences were found. [Conclusion] The results suggest that wearing heeled shoes doesn't influence spinal curvature in the standing position.<br>

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 25 (6), 995-998, 2010

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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