Improved Ergonomics for Aching Elbows

Over the last few months, I’ve had an increasing number of discomfort in my elbows. Despite treatment from the chiropractor the discomfort has come and gone.

Admittedly, I spend a lot of time in front of a computer to make a living but I do fit in some physical activity most days usually in the form of walking and a session at the gym. At least inactivity is not an issue (at least in my books) so I figured that it could perhaps be attributed to having my hands and arms held in a relatively static position for hours a day over a keyboard.

The solution seemed clear – obtain an ergonomic keyboard.

I selected the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for use at work to break the ice. I managed to pick one up for under AU$56 including delivery which I thought was a pretty good deal. Anyway, the keyboard has three key features:

  1. the split keyboard to align with the natural angle of your hands and wrists without the need to bend,
  2. an optional stand to create a backward slope to the keyboard to further improve wrist alignment,
  3. the palm rest is made from a soft leatherette to cushion your palm as you type.

I’ve only had the new keyboard for a week but I have already noticed a reduction in discomfort but will report back later on with my results to make sure this is simply not a subconscious reaction.

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