Footrest It is a piece that we should not do without in our home. It is a piece that helps us to correct the posture of all of us who sit every day in front of the computer. But also a great ally to rest our legs and promote our circulation when we enjoy our rest time.
A footrest is, by definition, a piece that we put our feet on when we are sitting. Not just any piece serves, however, as a footrest if we want to perceive its benefits. It is important that it is non-slip and that it is at the appropriate height; since otherwise it could harm us.
Advantages of using a footrest
There are many groups of people who are recommended to use footrests: older people who need to recover from an operation, men and women with varicose veins or circulation problems, workers who spend all day in front of a computer ... The footrests help everyone to correct posture and avoid possible back injuries.
Correcting posture and avoiding back injuries are the most important benefits of this piece, without a doubt. However, in Decoora, we wanted to briefly refine all the advantages to use this piece of furniture both in our home and in our office:
- Allow those with incorrect body posture to correct it.
- It facilitates the correct position of the body, thus reducing tension and leg fatigue, back and neck.
- They therefore offer a correct rest of the extremities.
- Rocking footrests also help people with varicose vein problems, since they stimulate circulation.
- Taking into account the above, provide comfort to the user both at home and in the workspace.
Footstool for the office
More and more offices are incorporating under their Work tables footrest. The height of the chair in an office must allow the complete support of the feet on the floor, as well as the knees being at the same height as the hips or slightly above them. When this is not the case, the footrests become the best ally to correct the error.
The footrests relieve the pressure of the chair on the legs, improve lumbar support and ensure firm contact of the feet on the floor. As a consequence, fatigue in the legs is reduced and our sitting posture improves. We also avoid crossing our legs, making the return circulation improve.
Advisable features in a footrest
- Anti-slip, to prevent it from moving when you put pressure on it.
- Multi-position, to be able to adapt it to our height.
- With rocking, to promote blood circulation
- Non-slip texture to prevent feet from slipping when tilted
Footrest for home
For a correct rest, you also need to maintain good posture. A footrest in the living room or in the reading corner guarantees maximum comfort. Furniture firms know this and it is common for them to include footrests in their catalog that keep the same line as the sofas and armchairs they offer.
Sets of scandinavian inspiration They are today the most demanded to decorate modern rooms. Its clean lines and soft colors fit in different environments. It is also common for the pieces to have ergonomic designs, adapted to the shape of the body to provide greater comfort.
Combine sofa and footrest brings sobriety and elegance to our living room. If we want this to have a more casual and / or fun character, the ideal is to bet on differentiated pieces. Pieces with different designs or a different color, like the ones you can see in the second image. .
Home footrests are generally designed not so much for resting the feet as for support the legs. It is very important that they have the right height, so that the feet are aligned in a position that is comfortable and not forced. It is also not recommended to use them all the time; Since sitting with your back aligned and your feet flat on the floor, as we do on the computer, seems to be the healthiest option.
As you have seen, the footrest provides us with different benefits. They contribute to improving our comfort, but also our health by preventing back problems. And you? Do you use footrests in your home or office?