tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14410967.post5232888665106748960..comments2024-03-25T19:00:40.046-06:00Comments on The Constructive Curmudgeon: Ergo, ergonomicDouglas Groothuis, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692378954258034noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14410967.post-27183128631218686352008-11-29T08:31:00.000-07:002008-11-29T08:31:00.000-07:00Doug - I would echo David's suggestions, particula...Doug - I would echo David's suggestions, particularly the need to stretch very often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14410967.post-42147752430046107642008-11-28T23:30:00.000-07:002008-11-28T23:30:00.000-07:00It took me a few weeks to adjust to the new shape,...It took me a few weeks to adjust to the new shape, but eventually my typing speed increased beyond what it had originally been. <BR/><BR/>Since I have an office job as a computer programmer I try to stretch often. I have this desk stretch chart near my computer for reference:<BR/><A HREF="http://www.shelterpub.com/_fitness/_desk_stretches/stretches_graphic.html" REL="nofollow">http://www.shelterpub.com/_fitness/_desk_stretches/stretches_graphic.html</A><BR/><BR/>I used to have a lot of problems with wrist pain. Here are some general principles of computer ergonomics that I picked up:<BR/><BR/>-The head should have a slight downward tilt towards the center of the monitor.<BR/>-The monitor should be about an arm's length away<BR/>-Arms should not be jutted out in front while typing.<BR/>-Many people have a bad habit of lifting their shoulders up when they lift their hands to type.<BR/>-Always rest hands in the lap when not using them at the computer. Try to fight the habit of resting them at the keyboard or leaning on your elbows.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, hope that helps! :)David Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714637134009580948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14410967.post-39368279643462266822008-11-28T20:41:00.000-07:002008-11-28T20:41:00.000-07:00Which model are you using?I have the Microsoft Nat...Which model are you using?<BR/><BR/>I have the Microsoft Natural ergo keyboard - the one with the slight curve inward and a split in the middle.<BR/><BR/>Basically you just want to avoid turning your wrists inward. They should be as parallel as possible when you type.David Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714637134009580948noreply@blogger.com