 Standing for long periods of
time on hard floor surfaces is
very uncomfortable and causes physical
fatigue. Leg muscles become totally
static and constricted as they
work overtime to keep that person
in an upright position. Blood flow
is greatly reduced causing pain
and discomfort.
In this situation
the employees' heart is forced
to work harder to pump blood
through these constricted areas
and his
body begins to run out of energy.
However, if a person is allowed
to stand on an anti-fatigue
mat, his muscles will subtly
contract
and expand as they adjust to
the flexibility of the mat.
This
muscle
movement increases blood-flow
and increases the amount of
oxygen reaching the heart. And
fatigue
is greatly reduced.
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Alert SpongeCote ® No. 416