Footrests can help prevent blood clots varicose veins and pressure on the backs of the legs and feet. They can also help you sit further back in your chair with your feet flat.
Many people require a footrest to support the lower legs at the correct height because they work at standard desks, the height of which was set for people using paperwork, not today's screen, keyboard and mouse.

An ergonomic leg rest can help if you have painful, stiff or weak knees, or swollen lower legs and feet. The ones offered here can help you sit your leg supported on a downward sloping surface, which can help distribute any pressure evenly down the leg length.