Effect of High Heels on Strength of Knee Extensors and Q Angle in Adult Females - A Systematic Review

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To explore what the research suggests on the effect of high heels on the strength of knee extensors and Q angle in adult females. Data Sources: Study Design: A systematic review was conducted considering the data sources from PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline, Science Direct, and Research Gate databases using the keywords High Heels, Knee extensors Muscles, and Q angle which were identified, sorted, and screened according to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria post which the studies were assessed or quality. Data is extracted from a selected internet site such as the data sources from PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline, Science Direct, and Research Gate databases. Articles then were screened with PEDro scale hence, included in qualitative synthesis. Result: A total of 60 published articles were selected out of which 43 articles were used to extract the data 11 randomized control trials were screened according to the PEDro scale and the rest were excluded. Conclusion: In comparison to women wearing flat heels, the study indicated that women wearing wedges and pointed heels had significantly less strength in their knee extensors. Heel height on average is 3 inches. With the help of the data gathered for this study, it was confirmed that, when the heel height was increased, there was a significant difference in the Q angle value between the zero and three-inch heel heights when the subject was standing. While those who wear pointed and wedge heels have a markedly higher Q angle than those who wear flat heels, their Q angle is normal.