The English paid a high price for medieval fashion: in bunions and broken bones.
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A bunion is an enlargement of the inner portion of the joint at the base of the big toe. Does it need to be removed?
High-heeled shoes are thought to characterise femininity and beauty, making the wearer feel self-assured and elegant. But they also alter alignment of the feet, legs, and back, and can have long-term effects…
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Caroline Robinson is a Friend of The Conversation.Associate Professor Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Sessional Academic - Health Promotion, Public Health, Deakin University
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