An investigation into the effects of, and interaction between, heel height and shoe upper stiffness on plantar pressure and comfort
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DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2018.1555862
Abstract: High heeled shoes remain popular; nevertheless it is not clear what influence manipulating characteristics of this footwear has on their functioning. It is accepted that shoe features other than heel height can affect plantar pressures.… read more here.
Keywords: plantar pressure; comfort; heel; heel height ... See more keywords
The effects of small variations in shoe heel height on gait in people with a transtibial amputation.
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000097
Abstract: BACKGROUND Shoe heel height is considered to influence prosthetic alignment, walking comfort, and gait symmetry in people with a transtibial amputation (TTA). However, research on the effect of heel height is scarce, and no evidence… read more here.
Keywords: amputation; heel; shoe heel; heel height ... See more keywords
Determining the Roles of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Posterolateral Corner, and Medial Collateral Ligament in Knee Hyperextension Using the Heel-Height Test
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671221086669
Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are often associated with other ligamentous injuries. The side-to-side difference in heel height can represent a valuable diagnostic tool in the setting of multiligamentous injuries. Purpose: To assess in… read more here.
Keywords: heel; heel height; fcl; knee ... See more keywords
Effects of women’s footwear on the mechanical function of heel-height accommodating prosthetic feet
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262910
Abstract: The loaded mechanical function of transtibial prostheses that result from the clinical assembly, tuning, and alignment of modular prosthetic components can directly influence an end user’s biomechanics and overall mobility. Footwear is known to affect… read more here.
Keywords: heel; prosthetic feet; mechanical function; heel height ... See more keywords