The festive season is around the corner, and everyone is on a shopping spree. But before you decide on which pairs of shoes to buy this year, take a moment to understand how they affect your posture, and why getting some of them can be a bigger risk than you should be willing to take.
In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, physiotherapist Saurabh Singh highlighted things to watch out for while buying new footwear. They are as follows: High heels: Wearing high heels pushes your body weight forward and can increase stress on your hips and lower back, noted the physiotherapist. Flat, unsupported shoes: Just like high heels, it is best to avoid completely flat shoes as well. It may allow excessive foot rolling (overpronation), which can affect knee and hip movement, shared Saurabh Singh.
There are three main things to avoid while buying a new pair of shoes, according to Saurabh Singh. Going beyond fashion, there are four things one should look for while buying new shoes:, according to the physiotherapist.
