Fatigue Mat

Standing for prolonged periods of time can cause exhaustion and even trauma to your legs and back. A fatigue mat is designed to relieve the pressure put on your legs and spine that accompanies long periods of standing, especially when standing on hard floor, such as concrete and tile. Fatigue pads absorb the shock of walking, as well as providing a comfortable surface to stand on. Many of them can be used on both dry and wet floors, making them ideal for a wide variety of professionals, including people in retail, food service, factories, warehouse, and the health care industry. They can be found in rubber, vinyl, carpeting, or even wood form.

While these mats can lead to significant improvements, it should be noted that they cannot relieve all the stress or pain from standing for long periods of time. There are many factors that contribute to weariness, including footwear and the job itself. Also, caution should always be used when installing these pads because if they are improperly installed they could lead to tripping and injury. It should also be noted that these mats can cause friction between the foot and the shoe because the fatigue floor cover grips the sole of the shoe.

These mats can be very beneficial, but in order to maximize the relief they can provide, you should also wear appropriate footwear and make sure the job itself does not require poor posture.