To reduce injury the keyboard and mouse
should both be in the neutral zone, in gray. The
position with the
least amount of arm, shoulder and neck strain
is dead center in the neutral zone.
I recommend using the mouse with your left hand.
( I know most of you are right handed - it is not that hard!)
Not only does this give your right hand a break, it
allows you to work much closer to the center of the neutral
zone.
Note the ten key number pad is to the right of the letters on
the keyboard. This forces you to place the mouse further
away from the center position when you use the mouse on the
right.
When the mouse is on
the left it is closer to the center position and there by
significantly reduces strain just by it's position.
Human Scale has
keyboard trays with the most important features, including
negative tilt, easy adjustability and great mouse adaptations.
They are competitively priced.
If they are out of you price range try
a lap desk
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This mouse is ideal for standing
presentations. Use with a
desktop or laptop helps prevent Computer Pain
Syndrome.
Why
do I recommend this mouse?
It allows:
(This mouse is hard to find If the
below link does not work try searching for TRACKBALL, MICRO TRAC, 3 BUTTON)
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Holding the
mouse in the ideal position
centered at the belly button.
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Use of two hands -
called closed chain. This
distributes the strain evenly across your arms and
neck.
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A major factor
in computer pain syndrome is uneven strain.
- Use the index finger for primary (left) click.
- Facilitates switching from
left to right hand while you are working.
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To left click put a finger in the blue hole
& click.
The right click and trac ball are on top. |
You can use one hand.
I recommend having the second hand touch the mouse to
close the chain. |
If you use a regular
mouse use a Mouse Mate to
align your wrist.
An extra long style lap desk will
accommodate a standard mouse. |
Best
Bargain
Everyone who uses a standard mouse should try the Mouse Mate from
Human Scale.
Available for $15.00 or less at Ergo works
or Google "Mouse Mate" |
HumanScale
www.Humanscale.com
Whale mouse works similar to the Mouse Mate but
costs much more
(click on picture for details) |
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Supply list:
top of page |
The microwave neck wraps are
great for relaxation of the neck. Many versions are now
available.
One I like is called "Hot Hands." It is pretty and
has a glove on each end to make a set of "hot hands." |
"Hot Hands"
made by artist Joy Lily
Price $25.00
contact info:
HotHands@joy-lily.com |
Obus Forme
low back support
(lumbar support) |
Best Price at
www.comforthouse.com Check
for local stores at:
www.obusforme.com This
back support is firm enough provide good support with any
chair.
Great for plane trips.
(be sure to order the 2 handle model for
plane trips. You can use the top handle to strap the
support to your carry-on)
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| Adjustable Lumbar
Support
found at:
www.eaglecreek.com
This is a good size and shape.
It inflates with air so you can have as much or as little
support as you need.
It does not come with a
strap.
I recommend buying a strap.
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Click picture to purchase
click picture to purchase
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| Headsets, keyboards various
supplies |
North
Coast Medical
877 213-9300
www.BeSafeAtWork.com
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Book / Document
holder
This is
very important if you do any data input. There are
document holders that stand to the side of the computer.
There are others that sit in front of your computer. |
North
Coast Medical
877 213-9300
www.BeSafeAtWork.com
Back
Designs
(800) 466-1341
www.backdesigns.com |
Keyboard trays
can be very
helpful. The better ones have a negative tilt, tilts down
to prevent upward tilt of the wrist. |
North
Coast Medical
877 213-9300
www.BeSafeAtWork.com
or
HumanScale
www.Humanscale.com |
Lap desk
Used for the
keyboard only. If
you are using a laptop place the laptop on a desk with the
screen at eyelevel. Place the keyboard and mouse on the
lapdesk.
Using a laptop without
a separate keyboard and mouse puts you at risk for injury.
Levenger.Com
(800) 466-1341
www.lapdesk.com |
Lap desk
Use the Fellows micro trac mouse
with this style keyboard tray.
www.organize-it-online.com
When you legs are not crossed, you should add a gel
wrist rest on top of the wrist rest to maintain the
straight wrist position (straight wrist position shown above)
Push the keyboard forward so you are
resting your
forearm, not your wrist, on the wrist rest.
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Tray Tables
are a good alternative when a keyboard tray is not possible. |
Able Table - Fully adjustable tool for your reading chair or for
reading in bed |
I found this at the
Comfort Back Store
or search the web
No more tired arms and shoulders from holding a book to read.
No more stiff neck from looking down to read a book placed in
your lap. This is a great tool |
| If
you are resting your forearms on the desk and the edge is
cutting into your arm a Soft/Flexible Edge Protector can help. |
AliMed.com
Edge Protector
800 225-2610 |
