What is the Barbie Feet trend? Experts warn against \u201cdangerous\u201d viral trend Warner Bros.After the highly anticipated release of the Barbie movie, the Barbie feet challenge is now taking TIkTok by storm as fans try to recreate a scene from the film. But health experts are now warning against the \u201cdangerous\u201d trend. As Barbie has taken the cinematic world by storm by becoming the biggest box office debut in 2023, it\u2019s no wonder that it\u2019s also made an impact on social media. With Barbie content taking over social media platforms, one trend has caused health experts to worry, and that\u2019s the Barbie feet challenge. But what exactly is it? Here\u2019s everything you need to know. What is the Barbie Feet challenge on TikTok? When the first teaser for the Barbie film was released, viewers were stunned when they saw a short clip of Margot Robbie\u2019s feet getting out of a pair of heels but remaining in the iconic arched way seen on every Barbie doll. Speaking about the famous scene, Robbie told The Project that it didn\u2019t actually require as much effort as people expected. \u201cThere\u2019s no special effects, you\u2019d be amazed how few [special effects] there are in this film actually,\u201d she said. \u201cWe didn\u2018t do that many takes of it, a couple of takes and I kind of held on to a bar so I was sturdy when I stepped.\u201d \u201cWe just put double-sided tape on the floor so that my shoes stayed still and I did have a pedicure that morning.\u201d As the release of the movie crept closer, fans wanted to try to recreate the scene for themselves, which soon turned into the Barbie Feet challenge. The hashtag has racked up over 40 million views on TikTok with thousands of videos of people trying to recreate Margot Robbie\u2019s foot scene. What is so dangerous about the trend? As the trend has grown incredibly popular in a very short amount of time, health experts have now released a warning against people participating in the trend. \u201cAlthough the Barbie Arch makes a woman\u2019s legs appear longer and toner, it is not without risk. If someone attempts the pose once or twice, they will likely be ok and produce a great TikTok video,\u201d Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS, and board-certified podiatrist at Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center, told The NY Post. \u201cHowever, if attempting the pose and stride over long periods, there are some risks involved. The ankle is unstable, which can lead to ligament sprains and injuries, commonly seen with high heel use.\u201d Dr. Schoenhaus added that the high-arched position of the Barbie foot can lead to muscle and spine issues since it strains the lower back \u2014 and it can also damage growth plates, a warning to younger girls who are still growing. Many think this foot position is similar to simply wearing high heels, but Schoenhaus points out that there\u2019s a big difference: support. The foot may be in the same position both when wearing heels and when standing in the Barbie arch, but the heels add support to the heel and rear of the foot while Barbie Foot has no support at all, placing more strain on the body. \u201cTo walk on your toes without heels isn\u2019t sustainable, and, in fact, the reality in the movie is that Barbie actually has flatfeet, along with 30% of the population,\u201d Schoenhaus explained. \u201cConsidering we aren\u2019t trained ballerinas en pointe, let\u2019s keep the fad to movie stars who have props and multiple takes to make it look perfect.\u201d Check out more of our coverage of Barbie below: Barbie review | Barbie ending explained | Barbie Easter eggs | Barbie 2 | Barbie post-credits scene | Barbie cast | Barbie soundtrack<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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