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A Buyers Guide For Wrist Rests

ILC Reference NO 64:08:601
Item sourced from ILC ACT database


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Short Description
Some typing and mouse use styles can encourage injury as a result of an over-extension of wrists and/or pressure resulting from continual resting on hard table surfaces. Wrist rests are typically a strip of cushioning, that is placed in front of the keyboard or mouse area to encourage a straight (neutral) wrist position and a padded surface to minimise such injuries. For successful, injury-free use of wrist rests, strategies of positioning and function must be considered. This information is designed as an overview, to familiarise you with the features of wrist rests. In particular those features to be aware of and which need to be considered when choosing and purchasing a suitable wrist rest. (From ILC Queensland information)

Price Guide
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Features:
Wrist rests come in varying shapes, padding materials, types of covers and functions, which will determine how comfortable they are to use and their effectiveness. Some features are available as follows:

* The standard type of wrist rest is rectangular. The rest should be wide enough to allow comfortable positioning over its surface area. Avoid narrow rests (less than 5 cm). Some rest shapes may be better suited to a wide variety of keyboards or designed for a specific model. Some keyboards are supplied with a moulded plastic wrist rest that can be removed. Some are extra long to incorporate the single rest into the mouse area as well as keyboard. Wrist rests designed for mouse use specifically can come in a variety of shapes and are available either separate to the mouse pad or integrated into it.

* Padded material may include high density foam (firm), combination foams (usually high density base with cushioning foam surface), plastic core with foam padding or gel-filled construction (designed to conform to user's wrist position and applied pressure). Consider the weight of the wrist rest, if frequent repositioning will be required.

* Coverings may include neoprene, lycra, non-woven synthetic fabric, vinyl or plastic. The base of wrist rests can vary from slip resistant material to plastic construction with small rubber feet. Covering materials should be acceptable to the user, cleanable and allow skin to breathe upon contact.

* Wrist rests are available as a static functional option or with adjustable positioning features. Adjustability is usually provided by flip up or down "feet" on the base of the rest that can alter the angle of position in the vertical plane (i.e. angled away from or towards user).

Points to Consider:
* Current typing philosophy recommend typists to type with hands "floating" over the keyboard and use the wrist rest only as a place to rest between periods of typing.

* Wrist rest should be well padded with no sharp edges and provide a soft support that conforms to the wrist and the heel of the hand.

* The height of the wrist rest should be at the same level as the keyboard's front edge or spacebar.

* Avoid pressing or leaning on the wrist rest while typing.

* People with unique keyboard or mouse access needs, should consult an Occupational Therapist.


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CORPORATE EXPRESS,   HUME, ACT

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