5 COMPLICATIONS OF PROLONGED STANDING ON YOUR FEET. HOW TO PREVENT THESE PROBLEMS WITH PROPERLY FITTING FOOTWEAR AND THOSE FAMOUS WIDTHS. LIKE EXTRA WIDE RUNNING SHOES
STANDING ON YOUR FEET!
Desk jobs aren’t good for your health!
But working on your feet could spell trouble, too, researchers say.
LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS OF STANDING FOR +/-FIVE HOURS A DAY!
CONTRIBUTES TO SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED LOWER-LIMB MUSCLE FATIGUE, A SMALL STUDY CONCLUDED.
This may raise your risk for long-term back pain and musculoskeletal disorders.
MANY OF THE COMPLICATIONS COME FROM PROLONGED STANDING (MORE THE 60% OF A WORKDAY)
THEN REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK.
There are many different jobs that require prolonged standing.
THESE INCLUDED:
RETAIL STAFF,
BARISTAS,
BARTENDERS,
ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS,
SECURITY STAFF, ENGINEERS,
CATERING STAFF,
LIBRARY ASSISTANTS,
HAIRSTYLISTS
LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
AND MORE
Also, Cornell University has calculated that Standing requires 20% more energy than sitting.
DTFOOTWEAR SO MORE ADVANCE OR UNIQUE OVER OTHER SHOE LINES? AND
WITH THIS ORTHOPEDIC/THERAPEUTIC CONSTRUCTION, LAST UPPERS WILL HELP OFFLOAD THESE PROBLEMS?
Then, add that Advanced Comfort System and Designer in styling to the mix as well!
THE MORE ROOM WE CREATE FOR YOUR FEET THE LESS RESTRICTION OF CUTTING OFF CIRCULATION IN THOSE FEET.
THE DECREASE IN FOOT CIRCULATION CREATES MAJOR PROBLEMS ALL OVER YOUR BODY.
WIGGLE ROOM IS ALWAYS NEEDED FOR YOUR FEET!
1. SLOUCHING
Standing up straight allows for “Proper posture” is often referred to as a “neutral spine“; slouching is an improper posture or a “non-neutral spine”
Slouching is oftentimes described as improper posture, movement, or rigidity of the spine.
Especially the cervical and thoracic regions, in relation to other parts of the body.
2. VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted, especially within the legs, ankles, and feet of an affected individual.[4]
When standing, gravity pulls the blood downwards to the lower part of the body.
As blood is pumped through the body, the valves within the veins prevent the blood from flowing backward.
After extensive, prolonged standing, these valves can become weak and eventually fail.
When this happens, blood is no longer being prevented from flowing backward.
Gravity will pull the blood back into an individual’s legs, ankles, and feet.
This forces the veins to expand or “balloon” to accommodate this extra blood.
The valves of the veins work best in concert with accompanying muscle contractions that force the blood to continue moving up the leg.
Standing with some muscles constantly strained weakens these muscles and therefore the strength of the contractions.
Varicose veins have also been associated with chronic heart and circulatory disorders.
Then, hypertension as well as complications related to pregnancy.
Prolonged standing increases the risk for hospitalization from varicose veins.
Among the working-age population, one out of five hospitalizations from varicose veins is as a result of prolonged standing.
Prolonged standing leads to impeded blood flow and stasis in the veins in the lower limbs, which can cause varicose veins.
3. CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Standing for prolonged periods can lead to certain cardiovascular disorders.
In a study by Krause et al. (2000)[7] the authors examined the relationship between standing at work and the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in men.
Standing for long periods can change the distribution of blood in the extremities causing changes that impact the body.
Atherosclerosis can lead to coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and aneurysms.
4. JOINT COMPRESSION
Standing places significant pressure on the joint of the hips, knees, ankle, and feet but without any significant movement of it.
This reduces the normal lubrication and cushioning of synovial joints, causing them to tear.
The combined effect of pressure and tearing can cause extensive amounts of pain and make it difficult to move or walk.
5. MUSCLE FATIGUE
Muscles kept in a constant stress position quickly become exhausted and can result in pain and swelling in the lower back, legs, ankles, and feet.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stated that muscle fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders account for “33% of all worker injury and illness”.
Considerable research has been conducted as to the extent of muscle injuries and all have concluded that these are expected.
But can be reduced with breaks and the availability of chairs.
Research has shown that the body experiences muscle fatigue after standing for five hours.
The fatigue persists for more than 30 minutes after the end of the workday according to electronic measurements of fatigue.
The perception of fatigue is subjective and does not necessarily correlate with the experimental indicators of fatigue.
View sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_complications_of_standing
IN CONCLUSION,
HOW TO HELP THESE PROBLEMS ABOVE.
PROPER FITTING FOOTWEAR THAT HAS THE WIDTHS, SUPPORTED CONSTRUCTION.
THEN, INTER SUPPORT THROUGH PROPER INSERTS,
DEEPER TOE BOXES,
AIRFLOW HEEL SYSTEM
JUST, TO MENTION A FEW.
A FEW MORE BLOGS THAT TALKING ABOUT OUR GREAT RUNNING SHOES DEALING WITH WIDTHS AND STYLING:
- Extra Wide Width Running Shoes – DTF – Designer Therapeutic Footwear (dtfootwear.com)
- Wide Width Running Shoes – DTF – Designer Therapeutic Footwear (dtfootwear.com)
- Why are your Running Shoes so Uncomfortable?/dtfootwear.com – DTF – Designer Therapeutic Footwear
Thank you,
Ron Heinlein | President/Founder | Cell # 909-215-1622 | heinleinron@yahoo.com
In the footwear business for over 50 years and been trained by the best in the Therapeutic/Orthopedic world.
DTFootwear.com Designer Therapeutic Footwear Co.
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