--- title: [VIDEO] Designing for Our Feet description: Healthy feet are vital for mobility and in a lifetime. Healthcare professionals have recognised the importance of keeping our feet in good working order but there is so much more that can be done to support this. A floor can be so much more than just a floor and can go a long way in helping to alleviate pain and discomfort. image: https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/POlyflor%20Blog%20headers%20(1).png --- [![Polysales_Logo_FullColour](https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/Polysales_Logo_FullColour.png)](https://www.polysales.com/) - [WHY VINYL](https://www.polysales.com/why-vinyl/) - PRODUCTS - [PRODUCTS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-products/) - [ROLLING REGULARS](https://www.polysales.com/rolling-regulars/) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-solutions/) - [PROJECTS](https://www.polysales.com/featured-projects/) - [NEWS](https://info.polyflor.co.za/news) - [MEET THE TEAM](https://www.polysales.com/about-us/) [CONTACT](https://www.polysales.com/contact-us/) Flooring # \[VIDEO\] Designing for Our Feet Healthy feet are vital for mobility and in a lifetime. Healthcare professionals have recognised the importance of keeping our feet in good working order but there is so much more that can be done to support this. A floor can be so much more than just a floor and can go a long way in helping to alleviate pain and discomfort. [Prema Charnock](https://info.polysales.com/news/author/prema-charnock) Jan 30, 2020 ---   **Think on your feet! The average person walks 160 000 km in a lifetime.  As a flooring specifier you should think about the impact this has on someone's well-being. The video below illustrates how the surface in your building can negatively or positively influence someone's experience of your space. ** **![POlyflor Blog headers (1)](https://info.polysales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/POlyflor%20Blog%20headers%20(1).png?width=900&name=POlyflor%20Blog%20headers%20(1).png)**   *Choose your floors carefully to cater for any crazy fashion favourites  * #### Ready to find the right flooring solution for your space? Let us help you!  [![Contact Polyflor](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2749413/59ed4ac6-cf6d-4b2c-9f73-260fd31f8f11.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2749413/59ed4ac6-cf6d-4b2c-9f73-260fd31f8f11) --- Healthy feet are vital for mobility and in a lifetime, the average person walks approximately 160,000 km.  Almost a third of GP consultations for musculoskeletal problems relate to pain in the foot and ankle. Healthcare professionals have recognised the importance of keeping our feet in good working order but there is so much more that can be done to support this.  Prevention is better than cure.  In the design of a building, the floor covering is probably one of the elements that most often get overlooked and not afforded the right level of consideration.  A floor can be so much more than just a floor and can go a long way in helping to alleviate pain and discomfort. An important consideration when choosing your floor covering, is what types of shoes people are wearing. Noise can have a detrimental impact on the ambiance in a space, employee wellness and productivity. Your flooring choice needs to take into account impact sounds and walking noises. [Acoustic vinyl floor coverings](https://info.polysales.com/news/how-to-optimise-the-acoustics-in-a-commercial-space) have been specially designed and developed to assist in improving the acoustic properties within spaces, as well as to provide the additional benefits of aesthetics, performance, hygiene and durability. ##### Here are some easy tips to help you make sure your floors are both kinder to our feet and our shoes:  ![Designing for our feet_Final_2019.04.30_1975x750px](https://info.polysales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Designing%20for%20our%20feet_Final_2019.04.30_1975x750px.jpg?width=750&name=Designing%20for%20our%20feet_Final_2019.04.30_1975x750px.jpg) If you would like to find out more about how flooring can impact the acoustic performance of your space, read our article, [How to optimise the acoustics in a commercial space. ](https://info.polysales.com/news/how-to-optimise-the-acoustics-in-a-commercial-space) --- For more insights like these **[sign up for Polyflor Insights](https://info.polyflor.co.za/subscribe-to-polyflor-insights)** and we will send useful tips and advice straight to your inbox.   [Flooring](https://info.polysales.com/news/topic/flooring) ## Similar posts Healthcare ### [Floors and Walls can do so much more](https://info.polysales.com/news/floors-and-walls-can-do-so-much-more) Floors and walls can do so much more, particularly within a healthcare environment and I hope that this article will inspire you to think differently. 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