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Article Title: Ergonomic Keyboards - An Easy Way to Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury
Author: Everett Woods
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Do you leave work and feel pain in your neck and back? The solution may be right at your fingertips. Many people think that if their hands do not hurt then it is their chair that is causing problems. Then they change chairs and they realize it is something else causing the problem. People never realize the pain starts with the fingers. Typing day after day with your hands in an uncomfortable position will eventually lead to strain in your hands, shoulders, back and neck.
As we become more dependent on computer technology injuries in the fingers, back, neck and other body parts are becoming more commonplace in the office due and long hours and repetitive tasks. The wrong posture of sitting, handling the mouse, level of the eye with the computer and even the way you type can lead to various kinds of injuries. What most individuals don't realize is that common problems like backaches or wrist pain can become serious or chronic disorders if they are not treated. Hence, if you in front of computer for any length of time it is vital to pay attention to these minor aches and pains.
With advancement of technology there has also been a rise in office related illnesses and injuries. A solution that helps to reduce such injuries would be ergonomics. The term ergonomics has been used to define a science, which helps to make life easier. Ergonomically devised chairs, tools, keyboards and even a computer mouse, help to reduce repetitive stress injuries. With computer and office ergonomics, the ergonomic keyboard has been specifically designed to reduce stress on your hands and wrists while enhancing your typing comfort and decreasing repetitive stress.
Those who experience pain or numbness in the wrists or hands should consider a wireless ergonomic keyboard. Pain in such areas is a common problem caused by the design of the traditional qwerty keyboards. With an ergonomic keyboard the keys are arranged to put less stress on the wrists and hands. Hence, the appropriate use of the keyboard would help to reduce this problem.
Doctors have observed that musculoskeletal problems can occur from using a keyboard incorrectly for too long a period of time. If you have been using the wrong kind of a keyboard for an extended period of time then some of the problems that you can experience include Synovitis, Tendonitis, Chronic arthritis, or Epicondylitis.
Even though an ergonomic keyboard can be priced slightly higher than a regular computer keyboard, in the long run it would be beneficial for your health. Setting up of the keyboard is easy as you just have to identify the connector to install the same. Most keyboards have a USB connector or a PS/2 connector. The wireless ergonomic keyboard is even easier to configure because there is no cable to connect. To get the maximum comfort level from your keyboard you should keep the chair in a comfortable position where your body can stay relaxed for extended periods of time.
Buying a wireless ergonomic keyboard, will be a great investment for your health and the benefits are tremendous. It will end the discomfort and pain you are feeling and your productivity will increase.
About The Author: Everett is an expert web designer. You can check out his latest website
http://www.wireless-ergonomic-keyboard.com which reviews and lists wireless ergonomic keyboards.
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