Do you wear shoes on anti-fatigue mats?
Spending more time on your feet doesn't have to mean back pain or sore legs. There are some people confused: can I wear a shoes on standing mat ? or shoeless will be better? Dr. Nigg explains that standing on a firm surface for long periods of time is not ideal because certain parts of your body will bear the entire burden of standing and that, over time, this may cause problems in those areas. On the other hand, standing on a soft surface provides an unstable base that requires your muscles to change their activity constantly and prevents that kind of constant load on particular parts of your anatomy. An additional positive effect of using a soft mat, says Dr. Nigg, is that the small muscles crossing the ankle joint are exercised and strengthened, improving your stability in general. But if going shoeless, is really not an good option for your workplace, what shoe should you wear for standing at your desk?In the standing desk community, there seem to be two c...