[P1] Carpal Syndrome...

[Harry D. Corsover]

On Jan 27, 2004, at 6:14 PM, patdart wrote:

> I have a serious case of Carpal  Tunnel Syndrome and I'm told it's 
> because I hold my wrists up while I type on my portables...my iBook 
> and my TiBook...so, I guess I need a keyboard which will allow my 
> wrists to bend down in typing.  What keyboards do you recommend?  I'd 
> love a small, light one which I could carry when I travel, but maybe 
> if I use one all the time at home, I'd be able to use the keyboard at 
> home...
>
> suggestions?

I'll echo the suggestion of a Cool Pad, with the front higher than the 
back. Chair height and body position are also quite important. My wife 
has Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and her boss had an ergonomics expert come 
in to watch her, make suggestions, and set up a better workstation 
position (which included a foot rest -- it's interesting what comes 
into play).

Given how serious this condition can be (nerve damage and circulation 
problems) I'd say that it's well worth spending the money on a good 
consultant and the right items to help you with this. You may also want 
to try out some different keyboards to make sure you're comfortable 
with them. "Ergonomic" keyboards, for instance, don't feel right to 
everyone, and those split keyboards take some getting used to.

Regards,

Harry Corsover


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