I have found that most of my healing and insight was gained while under care of hand therapists. Doctors just examined my hands and gave a diagnosis and a prescription for hand therapy.

California Pacific’s Hand Therapy in the San Francisco Area has helped me heal, and I can recommend them 100%. They will help you understand your condition and provide a path to healing. They helped with exercises, therapy, ergonomics, splints, and work tips.

Do not delay contacting a hand therapist, the sooner you do it, the faster you will heal.

The Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet is a low cost ergnomic input device that I use. I hold the stylus like a hold a pen and lightly move it around. I wrap the stylus in a foam insulation so it is about 1.25″ in diameter. This makes gripping it a lot easier. The key to a more ergonomic input device is to try to keep your hand in as close to a natural position as possible.

Another input device I switch off to is:

The Adesso USB EasyCat Touchpad is another low cost ergnomic input device that I use. I use my finger to lightly move the cursor around and programmed its buttons to do tasks that require multiple clicks.

The 3M Ergonomic Mouse is another device I use. Your hand stays in a more natural position and you use the more powerful thumb to click.

Again, these will not solve all RSI problems.  You need to take breaks, do stretching, and minimize computer use whenever possible.

The Kensington Comfort Type USB Keyboard is a low cost ergnomic keyboard that I use. It has angled keys to force a comfortable, relaxed wrist position and light action for easy touch typing. It is easier to switching to than the other keyboard I use…

The Kinesis Advantage USB Keyboard is an ergnomic keyboard that I also use. It has a split design that keeps your wrists in a more natural straight out position, rather than twisted inwards. The Delete, Back space, return, Space keys are used often, so they are positioned so your more powerful thumb can hit it. It took me about a week to get used to it, but it is worth it.

Kinesis also makes a lower cost Freestyle solo USB keyboard

Try to visit a store to test out more expensive keyboards. A lot of their ergonomics has to do with how far apart your hands are in a neutral position and how big your hands are.

I have these two keyboards and switch between them during the day.  This prevents my hands from getting stuck in one position for too long.

Credit: UCLA Ergonomics
Ergonomics is one of the first things users address when confronted with a RSI. It is really important to setup your computer workstation properly.

Here are some site with good information. PRINT OUT the information you need. Don’t use your computer more than necessary
Office-Ergo.com

Cornell ergo Tips

Humanics-es – Rethinking work ergonomics

UCLA Ergonomics

The most important aspects are:

Remember that just setting up your workstation correctly will not result in instant healing. You have been injured and will need time to heal.

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