Electrogoniometric Study of Walking on High Heels

Abstract

The effect of high heels on the ankle and knee joint angles during walking and standing were measured electrogoniometrically in 15 girls. Walking was done on the horizontal and on 5° and −5° inclined planes. A few records were obtained during level running. As was expected, the ankle angle increased in extension during walking and standing. Contrary to previous findings, high heels had no definite effect upon the knee angles when measurements were recorded without the subjects' knowledge, although there was a tendency to an extension. The same girls showed slight flexion or extension. During walking only the dip during the stance phase was decreased; however, during running there was reduction in the knee angle at all points, thus reducing the amplitude of movement.