Human Factors/Ergonomics Professional Community

I've been researching how prolonged sitting may influence lower-leg comfort and circulation, especially for people who spend most of their workday at a desk.

While sitting itself isn't necessarily harmful, remaining in the same position for extended periods seems to contribute to issues such as leg heaviness, stiffness, and discomfort for many office workers. From an ergonomics perspective, regular movement appears to be just as important as having an adjustable chair or a well-designed workstation.

Some practical habits that seem to help include:

• Standing up every 30–60 minutes
• Taking short walking breaks
• Keeping both feet properly supported
• Adjusting chair height to maintain a comfortable knee angle
• Avoiding prolonged static postures

I'm interested in hearing from ergonomics professionals and practitioners:

• Have you found convincing evidence linking prolonged sitting with reduced lower-limb circulation or discomfort?
• Which workstation adjustments or behavioral interventions have been most effective in practice?
• Are there any recent studies or guidelines you regularly recommend?

I recently summarized several practical findings on this topic here for anyone interested in further reading:

https://blog.adsnovia.com/can-sitting-too-long-cause-poor-blood-circulation-in-your-legs/

I'd appreciate hearing different perspectives and real-world experiences from this community.