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Posted 21 November 2008 - 10:18 PM

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Hey everyone!

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced any types of injuries related to typing/computer use.

I have problems such as sore wrists, elbows and shoulders after typing, even while attempting to sit or set up my desk ergonomically.

So for those of you who program for a living, or need to type many hours a day, how do you avoid such problems?

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 06:53 AM

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I have/had problems with my wrists. When it started happening it would hurt for the remainder of the day and I couldn't hold a book open without excessive pain. Ironigcally, I got on Google and learned proper ergonomics. Basically, I found how to keep pressure from a central point (my wrists) and distribute that along my entire forearm. In other words, I moved the mouse back so that my entire forearm rests on the table and I keep my hands hovering over the keyboard rather than resting on the keyboard when typing.

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 07:16 AM

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 09:01 AM

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Jordan, my mouse is currently just a few inches forward from the edge of my mouse tray, and I rest my hands on the bottom of the keyboard while I type. So if I understood you correctly, I woud benefit from moving my mouse forward and keeping my hands hovering?

Thanks for the replies!

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 12:19 PM

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That is the same way I had mine when they began to hurt. Doing as I suggested may help you as it did me.

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 12:39 PM

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I am fit and healthy, so no problems here. :)

Although I sometimes get injured when Jordan types "-rep". I fall off my chair in surprise and bang my head on the floor.
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Posted 22 November 2008 - 12:48 PM

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My mouse is really far back, in fact behind my screen. When I type, I keep my right hand on the enter and shift keys, and type with my left hand hovering, even though I'm right-handed. I've never had any problems.
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Posted 22 November 2008 - 08:13 PM

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Not basically injuries when it comes to typing and computer related things. Its just numbness of my fingers because of too much work and less rest.
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 02:07 PM

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 10:51 PM

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my back hurts alot after a long day of coding, browsing and gaming internet
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 10:17 AM

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Headache is more common than wrist injuries for me... :D
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