pic008.jpgItalian urologist Dr Maria Cerruto discovered that a pair of “moderately high-heeled shoes” had beneficial effects. “I adore high-heeled shoes and I wanted to find something positive about them,” said Dr Cerruto, of the University of Verona. “In the end I achieved my goal. The heels influence and work the pelvic muscles and reduce the need to exercise them. We now hope to prove that wearing heels during daily activity may reduce the need for the pelvic exercises necessary to keep that part of a woman’s anatomy toned and elastic.” The study involved 66 women under the age of 50. Dr Cerruto discovered that women who held their feet at a 15-degree angle to the ground, the equivalent of a two-inch heel, showed up to 15 per cent less electrical activity in their pelvic muscles. This suggests the muscles are more relaxed with higher heels, increasing their strength and ability to contract. Dr Cerruto added: “Women often have difficulty in carrying out the right exercises for the pelvic zone and wearing heels could prove to be the solution. more

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