02 9252 5770

Book now

Request a call back

Chat to Us

We are Open!
Sydney Physio Solutions
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Physiotherapy
    • Telehealth Appointments
    • Pilates / Online Exercise Classes
    • Sports Injury Treatment
    • Massage Therapy
    • Men’s Health Physiotherapy
    • Women’s Health Physiotherapy
  • Locations
    • Macquarie Street
    • Castlereagh Street
  • Benefits
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Videos
    • Physiotherapy News
    • Press & Media
  • BOOK NOW
  • 02 9252 5770
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Physiotherapy
    • Telehealth Appointments
    • Pilates / Online Exercise Classes
    • Sports Injury Treatment
    • Massage Therapy
    • Men’s Health Physiotherapy
    • Women’s Health Physiotherapy
  • Locations
    • Macquarie Street
    • Castlereagh Street
  • Benefits
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Videos
    • Physiotherapy News
    • Press & Media
  • BOOK NOW
  • 02 9252 5770

Home » Blog » foot pain » The Worst and Best Shoes

April 1, 2016  |  By Dr Brad McIntosh In Common Injuries, Foot Pain, Heel Pain

The Worst and Best Shoes

Last Updated on July 24th, 2018

We’ve all heard of the phrase ‘beauty is pain’, but could your shoes be destroying your feet?? The answer is Yes! Here are my 5 top shocking shoes…… 

  • The higher they are – the further you fall! Or roll….. Ankle sprains and nasty fractures often result from a lateral roll of the ankle when wearing heels. The heel height alone puts extra stress on the ball of the foot (see pic above) and shortens the achilles tendon. In fact, some women who have been wearing heels for a long period of time find it hard to get their heel to the ground when not wearing heels! Thats some serious foot fauxpas! The solution? Go low….. the lower the heel the more natural the foot position.
  • Beware the stiletto heel! Pinpoint heels a have a smaller the base of support and result in a greater chance of you wobbling around like a baby giraffe on stilts! What this means is that there is much more of a chance of tripping, rolling or slipping! The solution? Opt for a more chunky heel which will better distribute your weight.
  • The next type of dangerous shoe is the pointy toe heel! Not only do you have to deal with the effect of the heel – the triangle shape of it forces your forefoot into an unnatural position and can result in the development of unsightly bunions! (see pic above). The solution? Pick a heel with enough space for your forefoot – or at the very least one which goes triangle shaped after your toe line!
  • On the flip side of the stiletto you also need to watch out for the completely flat shoe. Those are the ones with zero arch support. This covers the ballet flats and the thongs (or flip flops for the British). The lack of support here makes your foot quite vulnerable to developing plantar fasciitis – a painful condition involving inflammation and sometimes tearing of the connective tissue underneath your arch. So if you opt for these type shoes – make sure you add some support (ie in the form of an orthotic or a thong with some built in arch support).
  • The final shoe I’ll ruin for you is the hard soled wedge! Although these offer a much nicer support base – the rigidity of the wedge can restrict normal movement of the foot. Try to choose a wedge with a little flexibility to counter this.

So when all is said and done…. most of the shoes that look amazing on the catwalk are not so amazing for your feet. As I said earlier… beauty is pain so choose your shoes wisely! Wearing these not very sensible but ever so sexy shoes will not do too much damage if worn in the short term. In saying that you need to be aware of long term use and day to day poor footwear choices! Your feet will thank you for it……

 

Author

Avatar

Dr Brad McIntosh

Although he is one of the most experienced and sought after Doctors of Physiotherapy in Australia, Brad makes all his patients feel like they are #1.

He also leads his team of caring reception staff and expert physiotherapists with the same degree of passion, which is why Sydney Physio Solutions has built the outstanding reputation it has.

Managing Director BSc (ExSci) MPT (Physio) DPT (Physio) CSCS APAM MSMA

See author's posts

Share this:
foot pain
Previous StoryFoot Pain – Could it be a Morton’s Neuroma?
Next StoryTraining for a Half Marathon

Related Articles

  • Foot Pain - Could it be a Morton’s Neuroma?

Book Online

Make A Booking

ABOUT US

Sydney Physiotherapy Solutions is trusted for the knowledge and experience of it’s staff members. We have physiotherapists who are experts in specific areas of the body so if you are searching for a physiotherapist, see an expert, not a generalist.

We have two physiotherapy clinics in Sydney CBD. All our clinics are staffed by highly qualified and expert physiotherapists whose motivation is to find the cause of your problem & return you to pre-injury fitness as soon as possible.

CATEGORIES

ARCHIVES

Contact Form

MACQUARIE STREET

Sydney Physiotherapy Solutions
Level 1, 139 Macquarie Street
Sydney 2000
Tel : 02 9252 5770
Email : reception@ssop.com.au

CASTLEREAGH STREET

Sydney Physiotherapy Solutions
Level 8, 155 Castlereagh Street
Sydney 2000
Tel : 02 9264 4153
Email : castlereagh@ssop.com.au

 

Australian PhysioTherapy Association
cq5dam.thumbnail

Copyright ©2019 sydneyphysiosolutions.com.au. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

Request a call back