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Studies carried out at the Centre for Ergonomics, University of Michigan and the Department of Industrial Engineering, Kansas State University, make observation of the difference between standing on hard floors compared with standing on soft floors.
Both studies conclude that anti fatigue mats significantly affect fatigue and comfort in different body regions.
Standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time can lead to several problems. Firstly, standing causes muscles to constrict, which reduces the blood flow. This can cause muscles and joints hurt, and cause blood to stagnate. In addition, long-term standing can lead to pronation, or excessive flattening of the foot. While this can be simply tiring and a bit painful, it can also lead to plantar fasciitis and other serious foot conditions. Lower back pain is highest in workers who stand for 4 hours or more per day.
The use of an anti-fatigue mat may help to prevent and ease these conditions.
The cushioning effect of anti fatigue matting allows continuous micro-movements of the feet, which minimizes blood pooling in the legs. Anti fatigue mats may also provide relief from cold or damp floor conditions.
There is good reason to believe that reduction of fatigue also reduces the possibility of accidents and improves general work efficiency.
Anti fatigue mats can benefit employees anywhere where they are standing for long periods of time.
Many people know that factories often use anti-fatigue mats, but employees in other sectors can also benefit. Examples of areas where an anti fatigue mat could be a benefit include: kitchens, shops, restaurants, banks, hotels and many more. Anti-fatigue mats do not have to look ‘industrial’ and we can offer a range of anti-fatigue mats to fit in with the look of your premises.
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