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I wouldn't necessarily say that standing desks CAUSE the injury, but you could make the point that going from standing for 0 hours to standing for 8+ hours in a single day or week could cause plantar faciitis. Maybe working up to standing for that long, or standing in intervals would be a better choice.

A great option would be to get a treadmill desk and walk at a slow pace. Not only would you burn more calories but you would also constantly be shifting your weight, meaning less time being spent with your wait placed on one area of your foot. Obviously you would want to build up to 8 hours of walking as well.



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