[consulting] OT: Keyboards and RSI

[Mark Fredrickson]

For anyone following along at home, here's my solution:

I just ordered a Keyovation adjustable keyboard on a recommendation.
My contact pointed out that it can be adjusted throughout the day to
reduce the damage from any one position. Also, I figured I'd adjust my
computing equipment to match my bizarre habits, not try as much to
change my behavior (sorry, Harry ;-)

That said, I'm also taking small, frequent breaks. I'm using a little
app on my desktop called TimeOut. I must say, I appreciate the excuse
to look away from my screen, stretch my legs and arms, and generally
pause at regular intervals. I find it doesn't break my concentration,
YMMV.

Finally, I brought an ice pack to work. I think my RSI is a
combination of typing and a rugby injury. Icing it every few hours
helps ease the pain a little and I hope keeps any swelling down. I
want to abandon this technique soon, but until the pain is gone, I'm
keeping the ice pack.

A big thank you to everyone for taking the time to read and comment. I
strongly recommend to those who do not yet have any problems to take
preventative measures.

Cheers,
-Mark


On 8/16/06, Harry Slaughter <harry at slaughters.com> wrote:
> Mark Fredrickson wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've decided to give the pain in my left arm the boot, and I'm in the
> > market for a new keyboard anyway, so I thought I would see anyone had
> > recommendations for an ergonomic keyboard.
> >
>
> In addition to whatever keyboard and mouse you get, I would **highly**
> recommend investing in these:
>
> http://www.ergorest.com/eng/index.htm
>
> shop around, you can find them for around $200 per pair.
>
> once properly set up, they enforce proper arm positioning. and they are
> extremely comfortable. i swear by them.
>
> before getting these, i was having trouble due to a habit i have of
> leaning my forearms on my desk. after a few weeks of using these,
> problem gone.
>
> folks will make all sorts of OB/GYN jokes. but once they try them out,
> they usually quit with the jokes :)
>
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