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As a podiatrist, up to 40% of my day involves treating ladies of high heel wearing age, some of who have made a conscious decision to buck the trend and choose comfort over fashion, and many who haven’t. The human foot was once described by Leonardo Da Vinci as “a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art”, and this is evidenced by our ability to walk, run, jump, and play. However, it doesn’t take much to upset the fine balance between precision function and disaster. High heels, by their nature shift the body’s anatomy into foreign territory, causing marked postural and alignment strain. If horses could talk they would … Continue reading →