As ergonomics is important to maintain comfort, this study aimed to examine the effect of anti-
fatigue floor mats on pain and fatigue levels of surgical team members. Thirty-eight members …

Background Occupational symptoms and injuries incurred over a surgical career are under-
reported, yet they have an impact on daily surgical practice. We assessed the frequency …

Many occupations require standing for extended periods of time, resulting in complaints of
musculoskeletal fatigue and pain. One intervention method to reduce this problem has been …

In assembly line positions and other occupations, employees experience pain and
discomfort associated with long periods of standing. Modifying flooring is a common …

Objective: The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of anti-fatigue mats on
perceived discomfort and behavioral responses (weight-shifting between the feet) during …

This study investigated the influence of flooring on subjective discomfort and fatigue during
standing and on potentially related objective measures. Participants stood for 4 h on each of …

This study investigated effects of flooring on perceived tiredness, fatigue, and discomfort for
workers required to stand while performing their jobs. Eight flooring conditions of varying …

OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the comfort level of our laparoscopy team during and after
laparoscopic renal surgery, with or without the use of gel footpads. METHODS: Between …

Prolonged standing is common in many industrial workplaces. It is also quite common for
workers to complain of discomfort in the back and legs as a result of prolonged standing …

It has been suggested that prolonged standing is associated with pain and discomfort
experienced by assembly line workers and other occupations. In an attempt to alleviate …