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This study aims to explore the extent and onset of discomfort experienced by individuals exposed to extensive standing; identifying some major contributors to their discomfort and commonly adopted management for this discomfort.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n \n Healthy women (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 162) of age group 30\u201345 years, occupationally exposed to extensive standing for nearly 40% of the shift duration (8 hours), responded to structured questionnaire with the foot map and Likert scale reporting the region and intensity of discomfort experienced during complete work shift at regular time intervals. Pedobarographical investigations were conducted to identify the plantar pressure distribution and magnitude.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Almost 60% of respondents started feeling pain after 3 hours of continuous standing. Discomfort in area of hind foot was most prevalent and overlapping areas of discomfort were unveiled. Significant association (\n r<\/jats:italic>\n = +0.42;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05) between generated intensity of discomfort and duration of standing was identified. Pedobarographical investigations revealed significant reduction in pressure in shod condition than in bare foot situation (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.03). Redistribution of maximum pressure-generating zones of plantar pressure was also observed in shod condition.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Extensive standing may affect productivity at workplace considerably, necessitating the relevant effective management. 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