Research finds that nearly 4 in 5 American workers with prolonged
standing jobs report their legs or feet feel tired, achy or swollen
after work
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Despite health reports that say standing at work can lead to health
benefits, new research1 by FUTURO™ Legwear from 3M
reports that 55% of working Americans who stand on their feet for more
than 4 hours a day have skipped exercise, socializing with friends
(25%), playtime with their kids (64%) and household chores (44%) due to
leg and foot discomfort as a result of their work day. The study also
sheds light on some of the issues that adversely impact overall work
performance when employees are on their feet daily.
FUTURO(TM) Energizing Trouser Socks for Women (Photo: FUTURO Legwear)
“The FUTURO Brand conducted this research to help gain insight into what
consumers who are required to stand for prolonged periods of time are
enduring. Based on the results, we know that individuals want more out
of their day,” says Teresa Frey, Brand Manager, FUTURO Brand.
Many occupations require a lot from workers, including spending extended
amounts of time on their feet with only a few breaks built into the day.
FUTURO Legwear has found that 79% of American workers who stand for half
the day or more say that their legs or feet feel tired, achy or swollen
after work. Additionally, the study revealed that workers are capable of
achieving much more if they suffered from less discomfort. Fifty-seven
percent of American workers reported that they could get more done, work
longer hours (46%), better serve clientele (26%), and depend less on
coworkers for help (23%) if they had less discomfort in their legs and
feet. Furthermore, 64% of workers would give up their precious morning
coffee for relief and 51% say they would rather sit 8 hours in a dentist
chair than stand for the same amount of time at work.
Other relationships are being affected as well. In addition to
complaining to a co-worker, loved one or friends, Americans have asked
significant others, family members or roommates to take on additional
responsibilities in the home at least 3 times over the course of a month
simply due to leg and foot discomfort.
“The FUTURO Brand is committed to helping provide easy solutions so that
individuals can gain more out of their overall day. In addition to our
line of FUTURO Legwear, which pairs graduated compression therapy
technology with style and comfort to deliver continuous energy and
support throughout the day,” continues Frey. “We are launching the
FUTURO STAND STRONG sweepstakes which celebrates the daily achievements
of people who are on their legs and feet all day.”
From now through July 27, 2015, FUTURO Legwear will host the STAND
STRONG sweepstakes inviting people nationwide to visit www.futuro-usa.com/standstrong
to share stories about how they make an impact while standing strong every
day for a chance to win a series of prizes.
The FUTURO STAND STRONG sweepstakes will offer a series of prizes,
including the chance for hardworking individuals to win the opportunity
to put their feet up and relax while experiencing a trip of a lifetime
and more. The Grand Prize winner of the FUTURO STAND STRONG sweepstakes
will have the choice of one of the following vacations, including
airfare, accommodation, and more: Spa Vacation (a trip for two, four
days/three nights at the Miraval Resort in Tucson, Arizona), a Disney
Family Vacation (a trip for four, five days/four nights at Disney World
in Orlando, Florida) or a Romantic Getaway (a trip for two, four
days/three nights at The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia). Two runner-up
winners will each receive a Zappos.com gift card, and the first 1,000
eligible individuals to submit an entry will receive a pair of FUTURO
Revitalizing Socks. Visit www.futuro-usa.com/standstrong
to enter the FUTURO STAND STRONG sweepstakes, for sweepstakes rules and
regulations and more information about FUTURO Legwear.
Pairing graduated compression with comfortable support, FUTURO Legwear
helps reduce swelling, and improve circulation in addition to massaging
tired, achy legs as you move, to stay energized and comfortable all day.
FUTURO Graduated Compression Legwear is available in a variety of sizes
and colors for both men and women in the pharmacy section of major
retailers nationwide, visit Futuro.com
for more information.
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1The FUTURO Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com)
among 1,000 employed U.S. adults who work on their feet for 4+ hours per
day, between January 7 and January 14, 2015, using an email invitation
and an online survey.
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