wrist rests

Typing arm supports

Wrist rests are padded supports placed in front of a keyboard or mouse to cushion the wrists during computer use.

They're designed to reduce strain and prevent repetitive stress injuries by keeping the wrists in a neutral position: I added a gel wrist rest to my desk setup.

Despite the name, ergonomic guidance often recommends resting the heels of the palms rather than the wrists themselves.

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Wrist's nerve passageway

repetitive strain injury · wrist strain

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