For more than 65 years, Mueller® has prided itself on being at the forefront of innovation and providing people of all ages and abilities the support they need.
You spoke. We listened.
Recently, Mueller revealed the Mueller® ERGO™ Wrist Rest. It focuses entirely on ergonomics and postural alignment. The product is built on advanced anatomical engineering and is meant to move with the body, correcting posture and improving joint health during both movement and rest. It helps reduce pain related to carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis and helps provide support to weak, injured, or arthritic wrist joints. The cushioned palm pad and the back of the hand pad ensure ergonomic support for comfortable use. The soft material and reversible components allow for all-day use on either the left or right hand.
Some of its key features includes:
- Comfortable fabric
- Bean bag cushion for added support
- Foam support to aid in relief
- Compression
- Reversible
Check out this video to learn more about it.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome, according to the Mayo Clinic, is one of the most common hand conditions. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling and weakness in the thumb and fingers.
Wrist anatomy, health conditions and possibly repetitive hand motions can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Proper treatment usually relieves the tingling and numbness and restores hand function.
While there is not enough information available to tie keyboard use to carpal tunnel, but there are ways to improve you use of computers to help relief hand pain in general:
How to improve your ergonomics at a computer desk
- Watch your form. Do not bend your wrist all the way up or down when using a keyboard. A relaxed middle position with the wrists parallel to the floor is best. Keep your keyboard at elbow height or slightly lower.
- Change your computer mouse. Make sure that your computer mouse is comfortable to use and doesn’t strain your wrist.
- Keep your hands warm. You’re more likely to develop hand pain and stiffness if you work in a cold environment. If you can’t control the temperature at work, put on fingerless gloves that keep the hands and wrists warm.
Source:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes and Treatments (Mayo Clinic)