Bionic Footwear Effect to Lower Limb Locomotion in Biomechanical Analysis

Abstract:

Many scientific data have proven that regular wearing of high-heeled shoes adversely affects human health. Recent evidence suggested that bionic heels imitated hoofed animals have attracted widespread attention. However, few biomechanical studies have investigated the effects of bionic high-heeled footwear on the lower limbs. Accordingly, this study aimed to examine the impact of bionic high-heeled shoes (HHS) on the biomechanical characteristics of lower limbs by comparing kinematics and kinetics of walking in HHS and bionic flat-bottomed shoes (FBS). they find that when the subjects wore HHS, the loading is concentrated in the forefoot region for a much longer time. Couple with HHS lacks the cushioning effect of the complete sole, the sole has to rely only on plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle joint to cushion the impact force, which will undoubtedly increase the fatigue damage of the ankle joint. The unique split-toe structure balances the loading between the toes could reduce the risk of toes injury during walking. However, there are still risks of injury to the lower limbs of HHS, especially the ankle and knee joints.

• Periodical: Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Volume 47)
• Pages: 105-115
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JBBBE.47.105
• Online since: November 2020
• Authors: Shu Dong Li, Si Qin Shen, Ee Chon Teo, Min Jun Liang*
• Keywords: Biomechanics, Bionic, Footwear, High Heel Shoes

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