| There are several computer related ergonomics | | | | software. Today, the technology of voice |
| that can assist and help ease the discomfort from | | | | recognition software is quite acceptable and, in |
| repetitive stress injury. | | | | fact, is very much faster than conventional typing. |
| The first place to start if you are one that has to | | | | Also, depending upon your needs, you should look |
| sit a computer for extended periods of time | | | | at alternative pointing devices instead of using the |
| would be for you to change the type of | | | | convention computer mouse. |
| keyboard that you use. Ergonomic keyboards are | | | | Also, don't forget about the desk or table that |
| the ones that are split in the middle which allow | | | | your monitor sits upon. Getting an adjustable set |
| for a more comfortable and natural reach for the | | | | up is ideal as you can adjust the height of your |
| keys. Or you can get a raised keyboard that puts | | | | workstation to perfectly fit your body style. |
| your writs in a more comfortable and natural | | | | Speaking of the monitor make sure you don't skip |
| position for you as you type. | | | | on your monitor. Make sure you get one that |
| Also available is a vertical and split keyboard that | | | | displays the font clearly and doesn't glare on your |
| keeps your hands in the 'handshake' position as | | | | eyes; thus making it easier on your eyes and |
| you type for optimal physical positioning. This type | | | | reducing your eye strain. |
| of specialty keyboard is currently rather pricey. | | | | A nice to have is also a footrest. This is an often |
| For a more cost effective approach you should | | | | overlooked item for the computer workstation; |
| visit your local office store and check for the | | | | but a nice footrest can make a world of |
| various computer ergonomic devices that pad and | | | | difference for your comfort and your posture. |
| help keep your joints in the proper position to | | | | You can even find them that have roller balls so |
| guard against repetitive stress injury. | | | | you can gently massage your feet during the |
| Next up to evaluate is your chair. Is it | | | | course of your time sitting at the computer. |
| comfortable, sturdy, and conducive to you sitting | | | | But no matter what you have for the hardware |
| with proper posture? If not, you should purchase | | | | configuration around your computer workstation |
| one that is and does promote good posture. | | | | the number one rule in preventing repetitive |
| Maintaining good posture as you type goes a long | | | | stress injury is to take frequent short breaks |
| way toward preventing the onset of the pain | | | | away from your computer work station and do |
| associated with repetitive stress injury. | | | | some light stretching. These to tips alone can |
| If you type excessively and still battle against | | | | save you from ever having to deal with the pain |
| those twinges of pain in the hands and wrists, you | | | | from repetitive stress injury. |
| should take a serious look at voice recognition | | | | |