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3-D Printer Constructs High Heels

 

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Thanks to Continuum’s Mary Huang, the 3-D printer is now an integral part of the realm of fashion, or at least it hopes to be. Continuum works with costumers in helping them create fully customizable 3-D-printed-heels with the help of these printers.

These unique shoes are built from plastic and thermoplastic polyurethane materials and take anywhere from 16 to 20 hours to print. The practicality of these shoes is up for question, however, with doctors speculating that 3-D-printed shoes favor form over function. This is largely due to the materials that they are made of are not up to par with footwear standards.

High heels can cause foot and ankle pain. If you are experiencing foot pain, call podiatrist Dr. Sorelis Jiménez, DPM of Foot Health Podiatry. Dr. Jiménez can treat your foot and ankle needs.

Effects of High Heels on the Feet

High heels are popular shoes among women because they are associated with femininity. Despite their appeal, they can cause many health problems if worn too frequently.

What parts my body will be affected by high heels?

  • Ankle Joints
  • Achilles Tendon – may shorten and stiffen with prolonged wear
  • Balls of the Feet
  • Knees – heels cause the knees to bend constantly, creating stress on them
  • Back – they decrease the spine’s ability to absorb shock, which may lead to back pain. Also, the vertebrae of the lower back may compress.

What kinds of foot problems can develop from wearing high heels?

  • Corns
  • Calluses
  • Hammertoe
  • Bunions
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

How can I still wear high heels and maintain foot health?

If you want to wear high heeled shoes, make sure that you are not wearing them every day, as this will help prevent long term physical problems. Try wearing thicker heels as opposed to stilettos to distribute weight more evenly across the feet.

For more information about the Effects of High Heels, follow the link below.

If you have any questions, please contact our office located in New York, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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