Your hand, wrist and finger position as you type:
Over time an awkward position and wrist may cause stress and strain and potentially lead to injuries. Good typing ergonomics can help keep you productive and pain-free as you work.
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Place your hands on the keyboard
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Raise/lower your chair and if standing, lower or raise the work surface so that your forearms are parallel to the floor
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A footrest may be helpful if after adjusting your chair your feet can no longer touch the floor
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The keyboard should be placed near the edge of the desk. This prevents extending your arms or leaning to reach for the keyboard
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A microbead wrist rest may be helpful in front of the keyboard to support wrists and keep them straight
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When keyboarding glide over the wrist rest or work surface, pivoting from elbows
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Do not plant wrists
