Keytools recommends that users should not have to reach out to the mouse any further than to the keyboard in order to support posture. Read our advice on the correct posture and find out what adjustments you need to make.

You should not have to reach out to the mouse any further than to the keyboard - if you do, you will change your whole posture every time you switch between them.

Neutral wrist positions are very important in reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist injuries. If your wrists are resting on the table or a wrist rest while typing, try lifting them up slightly; this will give neutral vertical positions, which may feel odd for a while, but will help enormously in reducing strain. If your wrists are bent outwards horizontally, consider obtaining a split ergonomic keyboard such as a Goldtouch Keyboard, which will allow neutral wrist positions horizontally. The same neutral wrist principles apply while using the mouse.

Wrist rests may be leant on while not typing but will not benefit you while you are actually using the keyboard.

If the surface is higher or lower, your forearms will be at an angle; this will mean your wrists may be bent and not in a neutral position.

You should be able to rest your fingers by leaving them on the keyboard while not actually typing.

You should not have to push hard while typing - this will wear out your finger muscles very quickly indeed.

If you don't know if you have pushed a key or not, you are more likely to push harder.

If you strain your fingers while reaching keys - for example, pressing shift and a number at the same time - then you may want to consider a smaller, more compact keyboard, like the Mini Keyboard.

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