Which of the following is a break-time practice to help prevent foot and leg problems?

• A. Wearing high heels during breaks
• B. Standing with feet flat
• C. Raising your feet on a stool during breaks
• D. Crossing legs while seated

Answer: (C)

Elevating the feet during breaks helps prevent foot and leg problems by improving circulation and reducing pressure and swelling after long periods of standing. When you raise your feet on a stool, gravity assists blood flow back toward the heart, which diminishes fatigue and discomfort in the feet and lower legs. Wearing high heels during breaks keeps the weight on the forefoot and can increase pressure and pain; standing with feet flat doesn’t relieve the strain on the legs; crossing legs can impede circulation. So giving the feet a bit of elevation during breaks is the simplest, most effective way to protect them during a busy salon day.