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Published on: February 10, 2023
Prevention of deep vein thrombosis in VDU work
Reiko Mitsuya1, Yuichi Ebine, Manami Nozaki
1Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan. smitsuya@sa2.so-net.ne.jp
Abstract:
This paper introduces preventive measures against Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during Visual Display Units (VDU) work. Four experiments were conducted in order to address this issue. The effectiveness of the preventative measures was evaluated by measuring foot swelling. The results indicated that the following 3 methods would be particularly effective: (a) occasionally adopting a reclining posture with a footrest, (b) 10-min walking every 50-60 min of VDU work, and (3) stretching. In addition we predicted that taking a deep breath could sometimes be effective. DVT is likely to occur in daily life and its incidence can be related to the long-term postures associated with VDU work. This paper suggests that VDU workers should be aware of the risk of DVT and take preventative measures.
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