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Some of the first things to take note of:
- Type with your elbows at your sides,
- shoulders relaxed,
- and wrists straight.
The keyboard should be directly in front of you and at a height that keeps your forearms parallel to the floor.
If you're still experiencing pain, consider an ergonomic keyboard; you can adjust to split and rise in the middle, keeping your wrists in a more natural, less stressful position. There are many varying types and one will be right for your needs. They may look strange, but they are designed to eliminate all forms of keyboard-related stress.
Heavy mousing can also cause wrist strain. Keep the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within easy reach; you shouldn't have to stretch more than a few inches for it. If you're still in pain, look for an ergonomically friendly rodent that requires more thumb than index-finger use or consider a trackball model, which you won't have to move around. You can even find vertically oriented mice; Lefties are not left out as there are ergonomic mice in left-handed versions. There are mice that resemble the handshake-like grip in comparison to the traditional "twisted-arm" grip.
Most desks stand uncomfortably high for keyboard use, which is why keyboard trays are often recommended. If your workstation doesn't have a keyboard tray, consider attaching one. Another choice is to raise your chair height and get a footrest if your legs dangle. Remember to readjust your monitor height, as well.
Taken from http://reviews.cnet.com/
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Call Access Technologies, Inc., and ask for one of our Assistive Technology Specialist to schedule a consultation regarding your personal ergonomic and continuing good health needs, 1-800-677-7512.
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