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What happens when you stand on your feet for to long?Updated 9 months ago

The most commonly reported symptoms from standing for extended periods are fatigue and discomfort affecting the feet, knees, and lower back.  Each year a number of sick days are reported on account of work-related ill-health and a sizable percentage is to do with disorders affecting the lower limbs. Among other things, standing on your feet all day can result in:

- Swollen feet
- Muscle soreness and fatigue
- Knee problems
- Varicose veins
- Plantar fasciitis and more

Fortunately, most of these are issues that supportive footwear can help with.

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