• May 6, 2024

Did you know that there is a dangerous relationship between sandals and health? Several studies suggest that the excessive use of this footwear, especially in summer, affects your posture and damages different parts of the body.

According to an investigation of the National Foot Health Assessment of the United States , 78% of adults over 21 years have suffered from foot problems, as a result of the excessive use of sandals known as "flip-flops" or "crow's feet".

Although sandals are very comfortable and fresh for this season, specialists say they are unable to absorb the impact against hard surfaces such as cement.

Even, a study of University of Auburn suggests that low shoes such as sandals alter the way you walk, that is, people tend to wrinkle their fingers to keep their shoes in place when they step, while the heel is fully up.

This movement stretches the plantar fascia, which is a connective tissue that extends from the heel to the toe, which can cause inflammation, pain, spurs and fatigue, especially in overweight people, according to information published in LiveScience .

On the other hand, Jackie Sutera, podiatrist of New York, details that the feet are the base of the body; any damage in them is reflected in all our bones and joints. By taking short steps and turning the ankles inward, health damage occurs such as:

1. Knee, back and hip pain
2. Formation of blisters and calluses
3. Falls
4. Ankle, heel and spine injuries
5. Fracture of bones, fingers and nails
6. Development of germs
7. Tendinitis

Comfort in pregnancy

In information published by BBC World , Lorraine Jones, president of the Society of Pedicurists and Podiatrists , details that the weight gain and hormonal changes that are generated in pregnancy impact the body.

In fact, the muscles and ligaments are stretched and loosened so that the feet are more likely to suffer a sprain. Therefore, sandals are not recommended at this stage, because they do not offer the necessary support.

It is advisable to avoid low shoes and use a three-centimeter heel or a heel of a centimeter high gel.

Do not be disappointed!

All the excesses are bad, but if you use the sandals in a moderate way and in certain circumstances like in the pool area, the beach or during short walks on flat surfaces, you will not have these health problems.

However, the ideal is that you use models with wide straps and a correct anatomical shape that provides adequate support to the heel and arch of the foot. And you, what kind of shoes do you use on vacation?

Video Medicine: Healthy Pregnancy 101 (May 2024).