DANCING IN HEELS CAN ACTUALLY REDUCE THE RISK OF FALLING

When should a woman stop wearing high heels? It may sound frivolous, but, in fact, high heels — and their effect on balance — could have serious implications for women’s health and even their lifespan. Falls are the biggest cause of accidental death in the over-75s. And they are frighteningly common — every year one in three people aged over 65 has a fall.

 

Mike O'Neill

 

But ballroom dancing — effectively exercising in heels — is recommended for over-65s as one of the best ways to improve balance. The benefits of dancing ‘are far greater than the risks of falling’, says Mike O’Neill, consultant podiatrist at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor.

 

Source: Jane Feinmann, The Daily Mail 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News. 

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