Biomorph ergonomical desk

Derk4397

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I get killer pain in my mouse hand wrist so I am having to say enough is enough and buy a set up that will help me. The problem I have right now is that the keyboard tray is not big enough to also host the mouse. So the mouse is on top of the desk, which makes my arm break a 90 degree angle.

So far I have found Biomorph ergonomical desk
http://www.biomorphdesk.com/p-9-xo2-desk.aspx

thoughts?
 
I dislike keyboard trays. I removed mine from my desk, I have the keyboard and mouse on top. I also raised my monitor (books make good monitor stands) and raised my chair height as well. The higher your chair, the less pressure it will put on your arms.

When using the mouse, I like to have my wrist and elbow flat on the desk. You can also get a mousepad with gel wrist rests.
 
Desk looks fine but don't expect it to solve your problem

First of all this is amazing, I have joined this forum for help with my printer and thought I would be able to contribute nothing but this is actually something I can provide good advice on as I am an ergonomist.

The desk looks fine. I am assuming it is height adjustable and that the keyboard tray is also adjustable. There doesn't seem to be a lot of space to put your work but if that doesn't bother you it is fine.

It is probably not so much pressure on your arms which is causing the problem, but the position of the joints, that is the wrist and elbow. The elbow should be bent at around 90 degrees and the the wrist should be fairly straight. A wrist rest may help. You also need to make sure that you chair is adjusted correctly. Your hips should be at around 90 to 110 degrees (110 degrees meaning you would be slightly reclined). Your knees should be flexed at around 90 degrees and your feet should be flat on the floor.

Make sure you are taking regular breaks, at least every 45 minutes to stretch your shoulder, elbow and wrist especially on the painful side and your neck.

If you keep having the pain you may need to see someone about it.
 
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