Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Tips for diagnosing, treating, and avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome.

Mini-Keyboards – Good Ergonomics at Work

In today’s keyboard choices mini-keyboards are abundant.  Compact and efficient mini-keyboards are also a good ergonomic choice.  The key is to select a mini-keyboard that not only suits your technical needs, but suits your physical needs as well.
Select a keyboard you can use without stressing your upper body muscles or your wrists and hands.  The sheer size of mini keyboards handles much of that for you.   

Placement is a big plus for mini-keyboards and ergonomics. It is easy to move a smaller keyboard forward, backward, and side-to-side.  Placing your keyboard in the best ergonomic position allows you to make sure to keep your upper body, forearms, wrists, and hands in a neutral non-straining position. This prevents aches and pains caused by over-stressing these muscles.

Laptop users may want to consider purchasing a mini-keyboard to replace the computer keyboard.  This allows you to place the keyboard in an ergonomically friendly position without sacrificing how you view the laptop’s screen.  With a laptop and a mini keyboard you get the benefits of ergonomics and portability all together.