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A new approach to worker fatigue
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For years workers have complained about foot, knee and back pain in the workplace. Many of these complaints have arisen due to the increasing exertion we apply to the feet.

After many studies and much research on this subject, biomechanics experts agree that a clear solution to the reduction of these ailments lies in alleviating the reactionary forces which occur while standing and walking.

One solution was to introduce cushion/fatigue mats into the workplace. This was helpful but did not address those occupations in which the worker is mobile.

They also proved to be sometimes 'unhelpful' in the workplace resulting in people tripping on them and due to the cost of installing them.

Another and more practical solution was to introduce the 'orthotic' shoe insert into the workplace. Such inserts supply a cushion interface between the foot and the floor, which reduces exertion on the foot and hence biomechanical pressures across the body.

What is an orthotic insert?

An orthotic insert is a specialist insole placed in the shoe to help balance the body’s posture and maintain alignment.

Orthotic inserts perform functions that make standing, walking, and running more comfortable and efficient, by slightly altering the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running surface.


ORTHOTIC EXAMPLE


Orthotic inserts are known to solve a number of biomechanically related problems, not only for obvious foot problems but also for ankle, knee, pelvis, hip and back pain. This is achieved by preventing misalignment of the foot which can significantly alter the way in which the bones move within their joints.

Orthotic inserts take different forms and are constructed of various materials. All are concerned with improving foot function and minimising stress forces that could ultimately cause foot deformity and pain.

Orthotic inserts come in many styles and features depending on your needs and the shoes you choose to wear.

Why do workers need Orthotic inserts?

WITH AND WITHOUT ORTHOTICS

  1. Several studies show a statistically significant improvement in reducing back pain with Orthotic inserts (to view research on this, see postal study ).

  2. Inserts offer a preventative approach to reducing general fatigue, poor posture and foot pain.

  3. Motion control at the feet can improve standing posture.

  4. Supporting the feet reduces the tendency for the body to slouch forward.

  5. The right amount of cushioning inside the shoe avoids the need for floor mats.

  6. Costs are lower for shoe inserts than for floor mats and other anti-fatigue solutions.

  7. Inserts from Foothealthcare.com do not require specialist fitting as they are designed to be size specific to match shoe sizes.

  8. Most employees spend the majority of their shift standing.

  9. Most employees will wear cheap, poor fitting shoes that lack support for standing.

  10. Complaints of back and foot pain combined with hard work surfaces lead to high employee turnover, workers compensation claims and lost days.





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