Harley Michaelis wrote:
Have any of you found this keyboard advantageous to use in terms of avoiding repetitive motion problems in your wrists?No, and it isn't wrist movement that you have to worry about, it is repetitive finger movements.
As a computer professional and hobbyist, I've gone through several severe attacks of CTS (a couple really scared me when my entire arm and even shoulder ached in pain). There is only one way to avoid it, and that is to avoid the keyboard and mouse. Yes, the mouse too! I've gotten hurt by repetitive mouse clicks as well as typing (actually, more often than from the keyboard).
I've tried two Microsoft keyboards, one curved and one curved and split, and they don't make any difference. The split one is just plain annoying as well.
My recommendation is to take frequent finger breaks. These can be as simple as hands relaxed in your lap for 10 seconds every 3 minutes. Bascially, enough time to proof-read a second time what you just typed. Some people may require even more rest time.
Save your hands for flying :)
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Andrew E. Mileski
Ottawa, Canada
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