Ergonomic Footrest

An ergonomic footrest might not mean much to somebody who hasn't tried one. Usually people associate ergonomic with an office chair or maybe a keyboard, and they are surprised when I show them my own footrest that I use at home when working at my computer all day long.

But let me tell you that an adjustable footrest for desk has many health benefits that can truly help especially with your bad and feet problems. For example, a friend of mine who is pregnant is using one of these pregnant foot rest gadgets, and she swears that her feet feel much, much better!

This article will talk about the main benefits of an ergonomic foot rest, what features you can expect in one before you buy your own, and will showcase some of the most popular office footrest pieces that are worth getting (not all footrests are in fact ergonomic).

The footrest shown here is the popular 3M Adjustable Foot Rest, 22 Inch Wide Slip-resistant Platform.

This is my very favorite ergonomic footrest. It has many features that make it a popular office and health product overall that we can all greatly benefit from (I know I do):

- Supports your legs to avoid fatigue and tired musles

- Feet are nonskid so the footrest is fully stable on the floor

- In features a shock-absorbing gel which helps the feet to become rested, as well as removing stress on pressure points

- You can easily adjust the angle any time you want to change it to have a perfect angle for your feet

Whether working from home or in an office all day long at a computer, or in a laboratory, prolonged sitting over days, weeks, month and years in the same place WILL leave its mark on the body, especially on the feet and the lower back.

Many people have ended up vising their physician due to pain and feeling of strain on the various lower parts of the body.

This in turn leads to lower productivity, missing out on work days and overall a decrease in enjoyment at work.

This is why an ergonomic footrest, also called an office footrest or a footrest for desk (take your pick), is like a godsend to all of us.

There are many companies who are providing their employees with an office footrest, however many still don't. If this is the case, I strongly urge you to buy one for yourself. These footrests are not that expensive and they might save you from a lot of health problems down the road.

Here is another popular height adjutable footrest which helps you while working in the office. The Kensington solemate comfort footrest has a foot pedal which gives you the freedom to adjust the footrest without even moving away from your chair.

The memory foam material gives a pleasant feel to your feet feet (I've seen one of my colleagues taking off their shoes and using it with their bare feet). The surface is anti-slip, so that the feet remain on the footrest without slipping.

It has an adjustable height raning from 3.5-5 inches and with an adjustable angle of up to 30 degrees, allowing for personalized comfort at work.

Very easy setup using the SmartFit system.

The fact is that many people when organizing their office workstation, they put a lot of effort in making sure their upper body is perfectly comfortable. But they usually forget about the lower body, which also needs it comfort and rest in order for the entire body to function properly.

There are many footrests on the market today an buying the right one might be a bit difficult if you don't know what to look for.

Some footrests are perfect, while others are just so-so, while some are simply useless or downright dangerous to your feet.

So here are some things you need to know about a footrest for desk that will help relieve pressure and strain from your legs, back and your neck when sitting at a pc desk all day long.

An ergonomic footrest should provide the following features:

1. Encourage movement of the feet and allow adjusting of the body throughout the day
2. Feature a corrugated or a slip resistant surface to avoid slipping of the feet from it
3. Height and tilt adjustable for allowing perfect ergonomic alignment of the feet while sitting
4. The construction material should be strong,durable, preferably steel (avoid plastic)
5. Shouldn't be too bulky so that it easily fits between the chair and the workstation wall
6. Easily adjustable with no additional tools needed
7. Light to carry

3M is a name that doesn't really need introductions. The company is known for their innovative spirit in creating new products that can make a difference.

So is the 3M adjustable footrest shown here. It is truly a stable foot support that can be easily adjusted for getting the best ergonomic benefits of a foot rest. With this piece reducing neck, lower back and foot strain is a given.

Because the platform is quite big you have plenty of place to shift your legs as the day goes by. Legs should not be motionless throughout the day for better blood flow circulation.

Also because of the solid heavy-duty steel, it will easily outlast any other "elegant" footrest made of plastic, regardless of cute that might be.

This is a sturdy and stable footrest that will serve you well over the years.

Should you use an ergonomic foottrest during pregnancy when you're working? In short, a resounding yes!

Studies have shown that slightly elevated feet help with proper blood flow which the baby needs. Also pregnant women have more problems with swollen feet and lower back pains.

A good ergonomic footrest will help relieve the swelling of the feet and will help relieve the pressure points in your lower back. Also you can use a small pillow or cushion for better lower back support.

For best results keep switching often your feet on the footrest during the day.

Some people might find this footrest a bit intimidating, but it is an extremely comfortable ergonomic footrest. Maybe the name plays also a part because it says "industrial" and it automatically takes us to a factory setting, something of a heavy-duty nature.

However let me tell you that the Safco ergonomic industrial footrest is the perfect office footrest for any office worker.

Once you get this, you'll fight tooth and nail should anyone try to snatch it away from under your feet.

It's extremely comfortable!

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