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A new TikTok challenge encourages you to walk like the famous Barbie doll and the actress who plays her in the film, Margot Robbie. A challenge not recommended by foot specialists, as recalled by Jean-Loup Lafeuillade, member of the board of directors of the Union of podiatrists.
Have you seen the Barbie movie and are now tempted to walk like the famous doll? Bad idea ! Even though many videos have gone viral on social networks, the barbie feet challenge really not recommended! We explain why.
Walking en pointe and arched foot, an “anything but natural” position
The famous Barbie doll has arched feet, which make it easy to put on heels.
“But in reality, this position of the foot is anything but natural, in humans, who must have a flat foot” explains first of all Jean-Loup Lafeuillade, member of the board of directors of the Union of podiatrists. “We sometimes recommend a heel of two or three centimeters maximum, to facilitate walking and relieve the joints of the foot, but no more. adds the specialist.
High heels or barefoot arched walking are not recommended
“As soon as the heels exceed four or five centimeters, this causes premature wear of the foot and the risk of metatarsalgia that goes with it” explains Jean-Loup Lafeuillade again.
And this risk also exists even barefoot? “Indeed, walking on tiptoe creates a risk of sprain and trauma to the foot. In addition, the metatarsophalangeal joint of the first toe must support the entire weight of the body and this creates premature wear and risks of hallux valgus, because it is not made for this.“.
And if you really want to do this challenge, it is possible to make a video of a few seconds while walking like this, but no more, for the good health of your feet.