What Is an Ergonomics Keyboard?

Using an ergonomic keyboard is a recommended way to avoid strain on muscles, nerves and tendons in the arms and hands. If you spend most of your day typing at a desk, purchasing an ergonomic keyboard may prevent painful conditions like carpal tunnel.

Definition

Ergonomic keyboards are keyboards designed for comfort and ease of use. They are also meant to protect the user from repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel.

Design

These keyboards have a contoured design in order to accommodate a more natural position for the hands and arms while typing, although the design may vary from keyboard to keyboard.

Correct Position of Hands

Keyboards designed for ergonomic comfort are meant to keep your hands and wrists in a straight line with your forearm, as recommended by researchers and medical professionals. Ergonomic keyboards are also meant to keep your hands from bending at the wrists during use.

In The Absence Of An Ergonomic Keyboard

People who use keyboards that are not ergonomically correct are encouraged not to use keyboard lifts that raise the back end of the keyboard because this forces the hands to bend upward at an angle, potentially creating injuries and discomfort.

Price

The price of an ergonomic keyboard may vary with the quality and design, however, some are priced nearly as low as standard keyboards.

Resources

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet
• Ergonomic Keyboard Use Article