03/02/2021
DOES YOUR JOB INVOLVE PROLONGED STANDING ??
Many professions involve standing for prolonged period of time; some of them even without any convenience to move around e.g. Teachers, Surgeons, Nurses, Police men, Conductors, Hair dressers, etc.
There are various evidences that suggest health risks associated with prolonged standing. The major health risks include chronic venous insufficiency, musculoskeletal pain in the lower back and feet, general body fatigue, cardiovascular disorders, leg fatigue, stiffness in neck and shoulders and other health problems.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency is the most common vascular disorder observed across the world and can severely impact the Quality of Life of various individuals, reduced effective working hours of the professionals and impose a socio-economic burden.
Despite this fact, it remains one of the prominently underestimated and neglected disease and there prevails a high level of acceptance among patients suffering with venous disorders. Knowing its potent disruptive nature, it is paramount to give it serious consideration and to define proper measures to prevent and/or manage it.
“Prevention is better than cure.”
Benefits of wearing compression stocking is more pronounced in Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Proper and regular use of these stockings can certainly prevent the development and progression of Chronic Venous Insufficiency hence it is used as a prophylactic measure for CVI.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency once developed cannot be reversed with compression stockings but it gives definite relief in the symptoms of swelling (esp. evening swelling), discomfort and fatigue in the lower limbs.
One must get this compression stocking from a qualified health care professional like Physiotherapist under the guidance of medical practitioner, as it is very important to know the proper selection of type of hose and severity of Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
Compression Stockings should be used in a disciplined manner as a prophylactic measure for Chronic Venous Insufficiency, esp. by individuals who are at the potent risk of developing it.