Foundation of Wellness
COMMON BENEFITS | COMMON AILMENTS ADDRESSED |
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Pain Relief | Plantar Fasciitis |
Fatigue Reduction | Achilles Tendonitis |
Increased Performance | Arch / Heel / Back / Knee / Ankle Pain |
Foot Support | Shin Splints |
Cushioned Comfort | Metatarsalgia |
Reduced MSDs & RSIs | Diabetes |
Three steps of building a strong foundation of work safety and employee wellness
Healthy employees are the foundation of a successful company. Feet are the foundation of the body. Keep your crew's feet healthy and you help keep their body fit to be productive, dependable, helpful and positive.
Step 1: Compression Socks
HOW: Physical Benefits to Employee |
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Increased performance |
Improved morale |
Increased blood flow back to the heart for less fatigue / more energy |
Prevents and reduces swelling from all-day standing |
Relieves muscle pain and pressure |
Foot and ankle support/structure |
Prevents lactic acid buildup that causes fatigue and heaviness |
Reduced chance of blood clots from all-day sitting |
WHY: OS1st - Socks With a Purpose |
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Quality construction |
Graduated Compression Zone Technology™ |
FDA Class 1 Medical Device |
Right and Left specific to create that perfect fit |
200 needle construction - higher than anyone in the industry - allows for padding without bulky thick sock |
Seamless construction blister protection |
Moisture-wicking to deter sweat and infection |
Y-gore heel creates a pocket for your heel to prevent sock-slip |
Step 2: Custom Orthotics
HOW: Physical Benefits to Employee |
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Corrective Support - Construction elements provide relief from Plantar Fasciitis, heel pain, ball of foot pain, fallen arches and more |
Preventative Support - Correct arch placement for proper body alignment prevents knee, hip and lower back pain |
Cushioned Support - Quality materials absorb shock and provide comfort to prevent knee and back pain |
WHY: Aetrex |
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Anatomically placed Aetrex Signature Arch Support |
Cupped Heel / Posted Heel™ |
AeroCell / Pro-Shox / Met pad |
Step 3: Proper Safety Footwear
HOW: Physical Benefits to Employee |
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Right size prevents blisters that cause open wounds for infection or pressure constriction that reduces blood flow causing fatigue and blood clots |
Proper features to prevent or address ailments |
Comfort footbeds - built in cushion for shock absorption and less fatigue |
Shanks - extra arch support |
Linings and upper materials - breathable and moisture-wicking to keep feet dry and prevent infection |
Heel counter - extra support keeps heel from slipping and rubbing for greater stability |
Protective Toe Box - Wider options provide wiggle room for swelling feet to prevent constriction, pinching and blisters |
Lacing system - to adjust to or accommodate specific issues |
WHY: Our selection of brands |
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With over 75 brands we offer every style and type of safety and comfort feature on the market to fit any employee need |
Company & Employee Benefits
Company Benefits | Employee Benefits |
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Increases productivity | Increases productivity |
Increases employee energy | Increases energy |
Prevents pain and distraction errors | Prevents and decreases pain |
Decreases lost-time off | Decreases physical and mental occupational stress |
Decreases overtime expense | Decreases lost wages from time of for doctor visits, healing and rest |
Decreases worker's comp claims for full body issues | Decreases lost days for doctor's visits and PT |
Increases morale | Decreases paperwork for claims, forms and accident reports |
Removes costly anti-fatigue mat tripping hazards | Increases morale |
Decreases insurance premiums | Provides better quality of life |
Reduces Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) | Reduces MSDs |
Reduces Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) | Reduces Wear & Tear Injuries |