Can wearing high heels influence anal canal pressure and the severity of fecal incontinence?

International Urogynecology Journal
Veronique VittonM Bouvier

Abstract

Wearing high heels may not only produce deleterious effects on the musculoskeletal system and on the general posture, but also on the activity of pelvic floor muscles. However, no data are currently available concerning the link between fecal incontinence and wearing high heels. Our aim was to determine whether wearing high-heeled shoes could influence anal canal pressure values in patients suffering from fecal incontinence. In this retrospective monocentric study, 338 female patients were included. Clinical data, including the Wexner score, and manometric data were recorded (using 3D high-resolution anorectal manometry). Wearing high heels was defined by the use of high-heeled shoes at least four times a week for 4 consecutive hours with at least 1 year of usage time and heels ≥3 cm. Two sub-groups were defined: "high heels" vs "no high heels." The two subgroups were comparable for clinical data, including Wexner score, except for a higher age, menopause and hormone replacement therapy, and urinary incontinence in the group with "high heels." No statistical difference was observed concerning the anal canal pressure. Using analysis by logistic regression, only age was related to a significantly lower resting pressure. In this r...Continue Reading

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