Wrists need to be supported at the palm to provide neutral wrist position and a place to rest hands during typing. The use of a Negative Sloping Keyboard Tray will allow the worker to reduce the tension in the shoulder, neck and forearm muscles. The computer can be set up on either the return, the main desk, or in the corner. Utilize the corner for large monitors. Shorter workers may need a flat footrest.
Some furniture is height adjustable and can be raised or lowered to meet individual needs.
Negative Slope Keyboard Tray Documents are placed within the centerline between the monitor and keyboard to minimize neck rotation. A sturdy document holder can hold books, reference materials and be used as a sloped writing surface. Document Holder Monitor height is determined by matching the top of the screen to the eyebrow when the head is erect. The most tension-reducing position is one in which the body, head, keyboard and the source document are in center alignment. Stretching exercises during the day interrupt static and repetitive positions.