Teachers

At an average of 6-8 hours on their feet per day, teachers are at an increased rick of venous disease.

Risk Factors for Teachers

Prolonged standing at work is believed to be a critical risk factor for Chronic Venous Disease (CVD). Of the roughly 3.5 million public school teachers in the U.S., 76% are female, and research shows that women are more susceptible to developing CVD due to hormonal changes throughout their lives. Women also tend to wear heels and sit cross-legged, increasing the risk of CVD even further.

People working in a standing posture are at a significantly greater risk for CVD than those working in a prolonged sitting posture

Tips for Staying Healthy

CVD symptoms of pain, swelling and leg fatigue are frequently found amongst teachers and often negatively impact their quality of life. The regular use of compression stockings while working can reduce or prevent swelling and leg discomfort for teachers.

Product Recommendations

If you’re looking for compression support during and after long days on your feet, we recommend Support for Women – Classic or our Support for Men – Business.

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Citations

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/
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  • Kraemer WJ, Volek JS, Bush JA, GOTSHALK LA, Wagner PR, Gomez AL, Zatsiorsky VM, Duzrte M, Ratamess NA, Mazzetti SA, Selle BJ. Influence of compression hosiery on physiological responses to standing fatigue in women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2000 Nov 1;32(11):1849-58.
  • Partsch H, Winiger J, Lun B. Compression stockings reduce occupational leg swelling. Dermatologic surgery. 2004 May;30(5):737-43.
  • Tedeschi Filho W, Dezzotti NR, Joviliano EE, Moriya T, Piccinato CE. Influence of high-heeled shoes on venous function in young women. Journal of vascular surgery. 2012 Oct 1;56(4):1039-44.
  • Dalboh A, Alshehri NA, Alrafie AA, Bakri KA. Prevalence and awareness of varicose veins among teachers in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2020 Sep 1;9(9):4784.
  • Mihailova GK, Kamcheva–Panova L. LONG AND PERMANENT STANDING OF THE TEACHERS IS ONE OF THE FACTORS FOR THE APPEARANCE OF VARICOSE VEINS ON THE LOWER LIMBS. Knowledge International Journal. 2018 Dec 10;28(4):1193-9.
  • Kraemer WJ, Volek JS, Bush JA, GOTSHALK LA, Wagner PR, Gomez AL, Zatsiorsky VM, Duzrte M, Ratamess NA, Mazzetti SA, Selle BJ. Influence of compression hosiery on physiological responses to standing fatigue in women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2000 Nov 1;32(11):1849-58.
  • https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_clr.asp

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