Safety and Comfort |
WRONG!
Don’t angle your wrists; this may cause unnecessary strain.
Split Keyboards
*If you find it difficult to type with a straight, neutral wrist position, you may want to try a split keyboard. Be aware, however, that improper setup or posture while using a split keyboard can increase bending in your wrists. So if you try one, set it up properly to align your forearms, wrists, and hands
AVOID! Be sure not to rest your wrists on sharp edges
Shoulders and Elbows
Adjust your chair height or keyboard height so that your shoulders are relaxed and your elbows hang comfortably at your sides. Adjust your keyboard slope so that your wrists are straight.
Checking Elbow Height
Position your elbows in a zone that is near the height of your keyboard’s home row (the row that includes the letters G and H). This position allows you to relax your shoulders. If you have long upper arms, you may find you need to position your elbows a bit below the height of home row in order to provide enough space under the work surface for your knees and legs.
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Turn your chair to the side to help determine if your elbow height is near the height of your keyboard’s home row.
*RELAX: Remember to relax, particularly in areas where muscle tension often builds, such as your shoulders.