Common leg issues

Work conditions: in this day and age, most occupations do not involve much physical movement. The greatest risk factor associated with common leg issues is a job that involves standing or sitting for long periods of time, or work that involves frequent kneeling or carrying heavy loads:

Occupations at greatest risk:

• Standing – shop steward, hairdresser, showroom assistant, chef
• Sitting – desk workers, lorry or taxi drivers
• Kneeling and carrying heavy loads – carpenter, builder, flooring installer.
   

This does not mean, however, that you have to change profession to tackle leg issues. By making a few small changes to your work routine, you can make a big difference to your leg health.

Click here for advice on leg health in the workplace.

Further lifestyle factors are:

• Travel 
• Diet 
• Exercise 
• Smoking   
• Climate 
• Clothing