Jane Pontious, DPM (PPMA member) was contacted by Reader’s Digest in the fall of 2016 and interviewed for the article titled, “8 Horrible Things High Heels Do to Your Body,” written by Clare Varellas.

In this article Dr. Pontious gives her expert advice on these high-heel horrors:

• Heels put more pressure on the ball of your foot
• High heels can cause plantar fasciitis in the heel and arch of your foot
• Their pointy ends push your toes together
• They can be too small for your feet
• High heels put extra stress on your knees
• Heels change your posture for the worse
• Heels can give you varicose veins
• Heels decrease your ankle strength over time

To read the entire article, go to http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/high-heels-pain/.