It is generally accepted that the legs get physical activity only after a long walk or intense running. Meanwhile, they get tired if they are in the same position for a long time. For example, at the desktop. Absurdity, but the very working chair that provides subsistence capital becomes the enemy of our body. Indeed, "sedentary" work negatively affects blood circulation, provokes some diseases of the spine, and in some cases causes intestinal diseases. So what to do? Change job? Of course no. As they say, you can’t change the situation - adapt to it yourself. A special footrest will help in this.
What it is?
The footrest is a support platform that is adjustable to the required height and the required angle of inclination. Moreover, you can set the desired position without being distracted from work. A special spring allows you to lift the platform, the height of which is fixed under the pressure of the legs. Such a simple design provides a working posture that is comfortable for the whole body, and prevents body fatigue and labor stress.
When organizing a workplace, a footrest is a necessary item. Often in large rooms with a central heating system it is very difficult to achieve a comfortable microclimate. This disadvantage leads to colds of workers, which affects the quality and productivity.
To create comfortable conditions for the legs, even in the coldest weather, a foot stand with a heating function will help. Until recently, it was presented in the form of a rectangular box with a metal lid, where heat and light were provided by several bulbs under a transparent grid. The disadvantage of this design was the inability to adjust the slope and height. The modern model differs from its prototype in a more elegant design, a rubber frame and a retractable support to provide the necessary angle of inclination.
Areas of use
First of all, the footrest is an office necessity. Remember how many times during the working day our legs look for the crossbar under the table. Trying to find a comfortable position, we throw our legs on the knee, which interferes with normal blood circulation. A footrest, which is simply necessary for people suffering from a violation of the venous-vascular system, is a useful tool for healthy limbs.
The unique property of this mechanism to relieve tension in the muscles is used not only at work. Pediatricians recommend using this mechanism to young mothers while breastfeeding. The footrest helps to raise the knees, allowing you to take the most comfortable position not only for the body of the nursing mother, but also for the baby.
Also, such platforms are used by artists on the professional stage. The footrest helps keep the body in the right position while playing the guitar. Of course, it differs in its mechanism from the office stand, but it performs the same functions.
More simplified designs are used by older people with sore joints when taking a bath. They help to comfortably sit at the computer at home and are indispensable during the pedicure procedure.