STANDING FOR LONG HOURS IS UNHEALTHY

LONDON: While health detriments associated with sitting for long stretches of time at the office are well documented, it has been found that jobs that require people to stand for long may be equally harmful for health, shows research. Prolonged standing is associated with short-term adverse health issues, including reports of fatigue, leg cramps, and backaches, which can affect job performance and cause significant discomfort. The new study published in the journal Human Factors suggests that, over time, this type of sustained muscle fatigue can result in serious health consequences — musculoskeletal disorders and back pain. IANS