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There are numerous causes of ankle and knee
pain and we would not for one moment propose that we could solve
them all. However, if your ankle pain increases at work and
decreases on holiday then read on
Principal Causes
- Referred Pain
It is possible that ankle pain can be referred from pressure on the
nerves in the lower back.
- Sustained posture
The body does not like static and sustained postures, they reduce
bloodflow and can cause a build up of chemicals in the muscles that
maintain that posture.
- Ankle and knee crossing
Many people lean forward to work with one foot resting on the back
of the ankle of the other foot, putting pressure on the Achilles
tendon. This restricts the flow of nutrients to a tendon, which
even under normal conditions has a poor supply.
- End of range positions
Most joints are at their most comfortable at a position midway
between fully bent and fully extended. If you sit at a height or
position that causes you to adopt either of these ankle positions,
that may be the source of your problem.
- Obstructions
L shaped workstations often have cantilever legs at the junction of
the two desks, if the PC is behind the corner, the user cannot rest
their feet comfortably on the floor or use a footrest effectively,
causing them to maintain an awkward foot posture.
The above information covers only the most
common causes and is far from a complete reference. If you would
like further advice or information please contact us.
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