The Effect of Walking in High Heels on the Activation and Deactivation of Upper Trunk Muscles

J Mot Behav. 2023 Jul 23:1-10. doi: 10.1080/00222895.2023.2236950. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of the study was to investigate how high-heeled walking affects the coordination changes of timing of upper trunk muscle activation, and the possible occurrence of health problems in this part of the body of young women. We used surface electromyography (EMG) for data collection. The research group consisted of 30 women. Statistical significance of the changes in muscle coordination was confirmed when evaluating two of the four upper trunk muscles studied. M. trapezius and m. pectoralis major are not subject to changes in gait in high heels (HH) from the point of view of timing on a statistical level, but HH increase the intensity of muscle contraction of all monitored muscles, and therefore we recommend limiting the wearing of HH in case of health problems related to these muscles.PMID:37482373 | DOI:10.1080/00222895.2023.2236950

Source: Journal of Motor Behavior - July 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Jakub Čuj Miloslav Gajdo š Pavol Nechv átal Cyril Grus Michal Macej Lucia Demjanovi č Kendrová Source Type: research