TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Bill is correct about your chair being a major cause of wrist
discomfort. Based on recommendations from a company-hired ergonomics
consultant, I did the following and had a great improvement:
1. I lowered my chair so that the tops of my thighs were parallel to
the floor when my feet were flat on the ground.
2. I adjusted my lumbar support so my spine was properly aligned and I
wasn't leaning forward, backward or to the side.
3. I lowered my keyboard tray so I can sit with my arms bent, my elbows
positioned at the side of my body, and reach the keyboard with my arms
horizontal to the ground.
4. I bought (well, the company bought) a nice wide keyboard tray with
wrist support built in all across the front.
5. I moved my mouse from the desktop down to the keyboard tray so
everything was on the same level.
These changes have kept me pain free for the past year - and, boy, am I
glad!
*******************
Kim Cramer mailto:kcramer -at- ncslink -dot- com
Sr. Information Developer
NCS Education, Mesa AZ
*******************
