High Heels Speech
Thesis: Wearing high heels, while extremely beautiful, can lead to many issues with the feet, legs, and other areas.
I. Wearing high heels can lead to many foot problems.
A. Wearing high heels too much or for too long can lead to physical issues, including blisters, bunions, callosities, or heel spurs. These shoes can also restrict the blood vessels in the feet, leading to stroke-like symptoms.
B. Due to the small area and the increased temperature of these shoes, damaged or ingrown nails and fungal infections occur frequently when wearing heels.
C. Hammer toe, a condition in which the middle of the toe is strangely bent, is very common for heel-wearers.
II. These shoes can also lead to many issues with a woman’s legs.
A. Due to the stretching …show more content…
Women who wear these shoes often feel knee pain, or develop osteoarthritis, due to the awkward shift to stay balanced. This is one of the leading causes of disability in women today and could lead to multiple surgeries.
C. These shoes can also lead to ankle sprains, due to the bending of the ankles to stay balanced, much like the knees.
III. There are other risks when wearing these tall shoes.
A. The main concern when wearing these shoes focuses on the spine and back. Not only will these shoes cause horrible lower back pain, but they can also alter the arch and cause a warped spinal curve.
B. Like the knees, a woman’s hips must shift forward to balance her weight. This can lead to extreme pain, trouble walking, and, eventually, arthritis.
C. Muscles and tendons throughout the body, even in the neck, are strained when wearing these …show more content…
“Effects of the Height of Shoe Heels on Muscle Activation of Cervical and
Lumbar Spine in Healthy Women.” Journal of Physical Therapy Science 28.3 (2016), pp. 956–959. PMC. Web. 7 Mar. 2018
Synder, Jayne. “Physical Therapists Say Tottering on High Heels Puts Women at Risk for Foot and Back Problems.” International Journal of Humanities & Peace, vol. 22, no. 1, Jan. 2006, p. 88. EBSCOhost, hindscc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=hlh&AN=26221575&sire=eds-live.
Titchenal, Matthew R, et al. “Effects of high heel wear and increased weight on the knee during walking.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 22 Dec. 2014, onlinelibrary.wiley.com.hindscc.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1002/jor.22775/full.
"Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)." Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, hindscc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=funk&AN=TR079950&site=eds-live.
Younus, Syed Muneeb, et al. "High Heel Shoes; Outcome of Wearing in Young
Generation: A Cross Sectional Study." Professional Medical Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, Oct. 2014, pp.798-803.EBSCOhost,
I. Wearing high heels can lead to many foot problems.
A. Wearing high heels too much or for too long can lead to physical issues, including blisters, bunions, callosities, or heel spurs. These shoes can also restrict the blood vessels in the feet, leading to stroke-like symptoms.
B. Due to the small area and the increased temperature of these shoes, damaged or ingrown nails and fungal infections occur frequently when wearing heels.
C. Hammer toe, a condition in which the middle of the toe is strangely bent, is very common for heel-wearers.
II. These shoes can also lead to many issues with a woman’s legs.
A. Due to the stretching …show more content…
Women who wear these shoes often feel knee pain, or develop osteoarthritis, due to the awkward shift to stay balanced. This is one of the leading causes of disability in women today and could lead to multiple surgeries.
C. These shoes can also lead to ankle sprains, due to the bending of the ankles to stay balanced, much like the knees.
III. There are other risks when wearing these tall shoes.
A. The main concern when wearing these shoes focuses on the spine and back. Not only will these shoes cause horrible lower back pain, but they can also alter the arch and cause a warped spinal curve.
B. Like the knees, a woman’s hips must shift forward to balance her weight. This can lead to extreme pain, trouble walking, and, eventually, arthritis.
C. Muscles and tendons throughout the body, even in the neck, are strained when wearing these …show more content…
“Effects of the Height of Shoe Heels on Muscle Activation of Cervical and
Lumbar Spine in Healthy Women.” Journal of Physical Therapy Science 28.3 (2016), pp. 956–959. PMC. Web. 7 Mar. 2018
Synder, Jayne. “Physical Therapists Say Tottering on High Heels Puts Women at Risk for Foot and Back Problems.” International Journal of Humanities & Peace, vol. 22, no. 1, Jan. 2006, p. 88. EBSCOhost, hindscc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=hlh&AN=26221575&sire=eds-live.
Titchenal, Matthew R, et al. “Effects of high heel wear and increased weight on the knee during walking.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 22 Dec. 2014, onlinelibrary.wiley.com.hindscc.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1002/jor.22775/full.
"Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)." Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, hindscc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=funk&AN=TR079950&site=eds-live.
Younus, Syed Muneeb, et al. "High Heel Shoes; Outcome of Wearing in Young
Generation: A Cross Sectional Study." Professional Medical Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, Oct. 2014, pp.798-803.EBSCOhost,