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MEDIUMClinicalTier 2

Are your shoes hurting you?

SourceRDH MagazineTier 2Clinical & Visual

By Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Originally at rdhmag.com

Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.

Why it matters for dental

Dental clinicians who spend long hours standing may reduce lower-back, hip, knee, and foot strain by choosing footwear that lets toes spread naturally and supports normal foot mechanics.

Key points

  • Footwear toe-box shape can alter the Windlass mechanism that stiffens the foot during push-off.
  • Dental hygienists who stand and weight-shift all day transmit small foot-mechanics changes through the kinetic chain to the spine.
  • Fleet Feet stores offer a 10-second foot scan that matches forefoot width, heel width, and arch data to specific shoe models.
  • The article recommends investing in foot-shaped shoes as one more ergonomic upgrade alongside loupes and saddle stools.

Who should care

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