An explorative qualitative study to determine the footwear needs of workers in standing environments
Abstract Background Many work places require standing for prolonged periods of time and are potentially damaging to health, with links to musculoskeletal disorders and acute trauma from workplace accidents. Footwear provides the only interaction between the body and the ground and therefore a potent...
Main Authors: | Jennifer Anderson, Anita E. Williams, Christopher Nester |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-017-0223-4 |
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