Breaking of Sitting Time Prevents Lower Leg Swelling—Comparison among Sit, Stand and Intermittent (Sit-to-Stand Transitions) Conditions

Breaking of Sitting Time Prevents Lower Leg Swelling—Comparison among Sit, Stand and Intermittent (Sit-to-Stand Transitions) Conditions

Background: Sitting or standing during prolonged periods is related to leg swelling. It is unknown if interrupting sedentary behavior can attenuate lower leg swelling. We aimed to examine if adding sit-to-stand transitions prevents lower leg swelling as compared with uninterrupted motionless standin...

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Main Authors: Rúben Francisco, Catarina L. Nunes, João Breda, Filipe Jesus, Henry Lukaski, Luís B. Sardinha, Analiza M. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
bioelectrical impedance
sedentary behavior
edema
sitting
standing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/6/899

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