Apparently standing desks can hurt too

Re:Apparently standing desks can hurt too by nitid_name on Thursday May 16, 2013 @02:31PM (#5720206)

Don't stand on your heels! You don't have to completely move over to digitigrade locomotion, but... standing flat footed for long periods of time seems like it could be painful.

Keep a bit more weight on your forefoot. Your knees will thank you (more stability now comes from your ankle, which bends left/right much more effectively) and your calves/quads will do a lot more work.

Of course, it is useful to note that if you're used to locking your knees while standing, you're gonna have a bad time. Expect some soreness.

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Re:Apparently standing desks can hurt too by benwoodward on Thursday May 16, 2013 @02:31PM (#5720213)

So, wear high-heels then?

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Re:Apparently standing desks can hurt too by DannoHung on Thursday May 16, 2013 @03:06PM (#5720456)

This is also good advice for walking. Your shoes tend to encourage you to heel strike and trying to step with more weight on the balls of your feet will let you walk much much longer without fatigue (after your ankles get used to it).

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