Take Home Message
Determine if the use is passive or active.
Use a tablet stand and external keyboard.
Tablet Ergonomics
December 2022
Reviews strategies for comfortable and productive use.
Tablet Ergonomics
Types of Split & Curved Keyboards
July 2022
Reviews the types of split and curved keyboards and talks about what is right for you.
Take Home Message
Match up the alignment of the keys perpendicular to your elbow to hand line
Don’t jump to the most advanced
Some folks will have a need more than others based on typing technique and other factors
Acupuncturist Janet Thomson loves treating problems at the source which is why she refers many of her patients to an ergonomics expert.
October 2021
In this video we have a brief chat about how you would know if you need ergonomic support, how to get a virtual or in-person evaluation, his online self-evaluation tool, and how to follow up.
Visit Janet’s website to find out more about her practice and webcasts to learn the benefits of acupuncture.
How to Adjust Chair Armrests
November 2020
Reviews the proper adjustment for the armrests of a chair.
Take Home Message
They are not an essential feature of a chair.
Keep them slightly below elbow swing point.
They are for your forearms not your elbows.
Ergonomics of Trackball Mice
October 2020
Reviews the ergonomic considerations when choosing and using a trackball mouse.
Take Home Message
Keep hand at slant with resting posture around 45 deg.
Don’t scrunch up fingers or spread them wide
Use all fingers to operate ball of mouse
Ergonomics of Vertical Mice
September 2020
Goes over the benefits and downfalls of vertical mice.
Take Home Message
Most vertical mice require you to plant your hand/wrist on the work surface
There is a trade-off between wrist pronation reduction and deviation movement
Keep the whole arm doing most of the work
Ergonomics of Gaming Mice
August 2020
Goes over the three types of gamer hand grips on mice and what types of mice are best for each type of grip.
Take Home Message
Define your style of grip
Match the type of mouse by features to your grip style
Follow ergonomic tips for minimizing ergonomic risks related to your style.
Ergonomics of Keyboard Pads
July 2020
Benefits of keyboard pads based on your technique and type of keyboard. Goes into ergonomics of keyboard pad materials, size, and more.
Take Home Message
Gel pads work best most of the time over foam.
Height and firmness are the most important factors.
Pick a material that is slippery such as lycra.
Ergonomics of Mouse Pads
June 2020
Benefits of mouse pads based on your technique and type of mouse. Goes into ergonomics of mouse pad materials, size, and more.
Take Home Message
Gel pads work best most of the time over foam.
Smooth material is best to encourage movement (recommended).
Select type based on your habits.
Typing Ergonomics
August 2019
How to type with proper mechanics.
Take Home Message
Keep shoulders relaxed & elbows under shoulders. Elbows should match desk height.
Wrists should remain straight and movement should involve entire arm.
Trackpad Use
May 2017
Ergonomics when using trackpads.
Take Home Message
Keep contact pressure between desk and wrist to minimum.
Float wrists when moving fingers across the pad and slightly tilt hand towards a handshake position.
Keep wrist flat on top in neutral posture and use your finger tips by curling them.