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Ergonomic Footrests for Posture Improvement by Lune Noire is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Previous research has shown that footrests can encourage better posture while sitting and reduce muscle fatigue and discomfort. One study examined how a footrest affected low back discomfort (LBD) during prolonged standing. Twenty participants stood for two hours with and without a footrest. While LBD increased significantly in both conditions, the footrest had no impact on LBD. The only difference was increased upper lumbar lordosis with footrest use. This suggests footrests may not prevent LBD from extend

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Lune Noire

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EN