Causes of fatigue and injury from standing for a long time
Fatigue and injury from standing for a long time occurs because the body has to fight against gravity. When standing, your body is constantly being pulled by gravity. To maintain position, your body needs pressure to maintain balance. This means your muscles are constantly under tension.
In other words, “Humans do not tolerate standing on hard surfaces. It can strain your feet and affect your spine.” Standing for long periods on hard surfaces can lead to a number of problems. Standing causes muscles contraction, which leads to reduced blood flow, injures muscles and joints, which may cause varicose veins.
Standing for long periods of time Must use the muscles of both legs. back muscles and neck muscles. This causes constant tense and less blood flow to the muscles. If you do not change your posture or standing posture at work. It can affect the body such as
Fatigue and muscle pain in the neck, back and legs
Causing congestion in the legs and feet. This will result in swelling or varicose veins.
The joints of spine, hips, knees and feet numb And may lead to osteoarthritis caused by ligament damage.
rubber floor mat made of suitable materials that are not too hard or too soft will helps prevent fatigue when standing and working for a long time. You should avoid standing hard surface such as cement, concrete or metal floors.
Soft property reduces the pressure on the feet. You can test a mat by taking off your shoes and standing on it. After that, try standing on one foot. Good anti-fatigue mat should make your feet feel comfortable and stand firm.
How does Anti-fatigue mat works?
The Anti-Fatigue mat is designed to help stimulate movement in the muscles, calves, promote blood flow and improve the flow of stagnant blood. The stagnation of blood vessels causes the worker to feel tired, but if the anti-fatigue mat is too soft or springy, the worker will use too much energy to maintain their balance while standing.
Kleen-Comfort Series – An anti-slip mat with nitrile foam underneath and on top with nitrile rubber or nylon fabric for good appearance.
Kleen-Kushion – multipurpose anti-fatigue and anti-slip rubber foam with castellated pattern for better grip, and containment border capable to holding water inside.
Kleen-Thru Plus – anti-fatigue rubber mat with anti-bacterial properties
