• Stretch and take breaks. Bend your fingers into a fist, then straighten them. Flex your wrists up and down. Do these stretches three to five times and repeat a couple of times a day. And every 20 minutes or so, take a few minutes away from the keyboard.

• Maintain good posture. Keep your wrists in a neutral position (not bent up or down) and elbows at a 90-degree angle. Keep your back straight and thighs parallel to the floor. Position your chair so your eyes are level with the top of the monitor.

• Keep your mouse next to and level with your keyboard. This will reduce the stress on your wrist that comes with moving your hand back and forth.

• Think ergonomic. Try using a large-key keyboard or one especially designed with a slight curve and a break in the middle. Other helpful options might include wrist pillows, an ergonomic mouse, and software programs that limit the need to click a mouse.

Source: Work & Family Life. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. Powered by Yellowbrix.

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