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This adjustable footrest provides support to the legs and feet when a user's chair does not allow the user's feet to be planted on the ground with their knees bent at a 90-degree angle. The extra wide platform of this footrest allows for free and comfortable foot and leg movement. Users who experience pain or discomfort in their legs and/or feet may find that this footrest reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Staples (n.d.). 3M FR530 Adjustable Footrest. Staples.ca. Retrieved from https://www.staples.ca/products/486837-en-3m-adjustable-footrest.
This fixed footrest provides support to the legs and feet when a user's chair does not allow the user's feet to be planted on the ground with their knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Users who experience pain or discomfort in their legs and/or feet may find that this footrest reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Staples (n.d.). DAC MP139 Fixed Footrest. Staples.ca. Retrieved from https://www.staples.ca/products/2963263-en-dac-mp-139-economy-fixed-angle-foot-rest-black.
This keyboard eliminates the number pad to reduce lateral rotations away from the body and promote a neutral arm position. The low profile of this keyboard also helps to reduce the risk of wrist extension. Users experiencing pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this keyboard reduces their symptoms. This keyboard is only appropriate for those who do not need a number pad.
Photo credit: Evoluent (n.d.). Evoluent Essentials Full Featured Compact Keyboard. evoluent.com. Retrieved from https://www.evoluent.ca/products/evoluent_keyboards_1.html
This keyboard eliminates the number pad to reduce lateral rotations away from the body and promote a neutral arm position. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this keyboard reduces their symptoms. This keyboard is only appropriate for those who do not need a number pad.
Photo credit: Logitech (n.d.). Logitech MK470 Slim Combo. Logitech.com. Retrieved from https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/shop/p/mk470-slim-wireless-keyboard-mouse.920-009437
This keyboard condenses the number pad and arrow keys to reduce lateral rotations away from the body and promote a neutral arm position. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this keyboard reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Best Buy(n.d.). Logitech K585 Multi-Device Slim Bluetooth Keyboard - Graphite. BestBuy.ca. Retrieved from https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/logitech-k585-multi-device-slim-bluetooth-keyboard-graphite/16656545.
This wrist rest helps users maintain a neutral wrist posture on a comfortable surface, reducing the risk of wrist extension. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this wrist rest reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Amazon.ca (2012). DAC MP-128 Super-Gel Straight Edge Keyboard Palm Support , Navy. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/DAC-MP-128-Super-Gel-Straight-Keyboard/dp/B000AOIHP6.
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Photo credit: Microsoft (2013). Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Wireless Bluetrack Desktop - Keyboard and Mouse Combo: Ergonomic design, Microsoft Wireless Mouse and Keyboard (French). Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Microsoft-Ergonomic-Wireless-Bluetrack-Desktop/dp/B00DUV029U/ref=sr_1_5
This wrist rest helps users maintain a neutral wrist posture on a comfortable surface, reducing the risk of wrist extension. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this wrist rest reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: 3M (2012). 3M Keyboard Wrist Rest, 19" Long, Ergonomic Gel, Black Leatherette. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Comfort-Wrist-Rest-Black/dp/B000WU4H5C/ref=sr_1_2.
This keyboard, which is comprised of two modules connected by a flexible pivot tether, may be helpful for users who have challenges finding a keyboard that fits their shoulder width. Being able to adjust the width of the keyboard helps reduce the risk of ulnar deviation and the palm supports connected to this keyboard help reduce the risk of wrist extension. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that using this keyboard improves their symptoms.
Photo credit: KINESIS (2012). Kinesis Freestyle2 Keyboard for PC, Us English, Black, 9 Inch Separation and VI. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Kinesis-Freestyle2-Keyboard-English-Separation/dp/B0089ZLENA/ref=sr_1_2_mod_primary_new.
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Photo credit: VIVO (2020). VIVO Large Height Adjustable Under Desk Keyboard Tray, C-clamp Mount System, 68cm (83cm Including Clamps) x 28cm Slide-Out Platform Computer Drawer for Typing, Black, MOUNT-KB05HB. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/VIVO-Adjustable-Ergonomic-Slide-Out-MOUNT-KB05HB/dp/B08KFQGRQ1/ref=sr_1_1.
This stand raises a computer monitor to the appropriate range for a user's sight lines, so the user does not need to tilt their head or eyes down. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the neck and/or eyes may find that this stand reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Staples (2018). DAC MP-107 Height-Adjustable Monitor Riser/Stand for Computer Screens/Laptops/Printers - Black. Staples.ca. Retrieved from https://www.staples.ca/products/2963251-en-dac-mp-107-height-adjustable-monitor-riserstand-for-computer-screenslaptopsprinters-black.
This workstation raises a computer monitor to the appropriate range for a user's sight lines, so the user does not need to tilt their head or eyes down. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the neck and/or eyes may find that this workstation reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Staples (2017). Fellowes Professional Series Laptop Workstation with USB (8024601). Staples.ca. Retrieved from https://www.staples.ca/products/902250-en-fellowes-professional-series-laptop-workstation-with-usb-8024601.
This stand raises a computer monitor to the appropriate range for a user's sight lines, so the user does not need to tilt their head or eyes down. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the neck and/or eyes may find that this stand reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Staples (n.d.). Targus AWE810GL Portable Adjustable Ergo Stand Brushed Nickle. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.staples.ca/products/3003096-en-targus-awe810gl-portable-adjustable-ergo-stand-brushed-nickle.
This wrist rest helps users maintain a neutral wrist posture on a comfortable surface, reducing the risk of wrist extension. Users who experience pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this mousepad reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: 3M (2018). 3M Gel Mouse Pad. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Soothing-Leatherette-Performance-MW310LE/dp/B000ZHB2HS?th=1.
This mouse supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting, which can reduce pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands. The bottom edge of the mouse has a broad lip to prevent the pinky finger from chafing against the desk.
Photo credit: EVOLUENT (2017). Evoluent VM4R VerticalMouse 4 Right Handed - The Patented Shape Supports Your Hand. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Evoluent-VM4R-VerticalMouse-Right-Handed/dp/B00427TAIK/ref=sr_1_1.
This mouse supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting, which can reduce pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands. The bottom edge of the mouse has a broad lip to prevent the pinky finger from chafing against the desk.
Photo credit: Evoluent (2012). Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 Left (VM4L). Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Evoluent-VerticalMouse-4-Left-VM4L/dp/B00427OTEU/ref=sr_1_1.
This mouse supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting, which can reduce pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands. The bottom edge of the mouse has a broad lip to prevent the pinky finger from chafing against the desk.
Photo credit: Evoluent (2012). Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 Small Mouse - Laser - Wired VM4S. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Evoluent-Verticalmouse-4-Small-VM4S/dp/B004GXZ69W/ref=pd_bxgy_thbs_d_sccl_2/133-1754868-2815769.
The comfortable, sculpted ergonomic shape of this mouse naturally fits your hand and provides a smooth thumb control, which can reduce pain or discomfort in the arms, wrists and/or hands. This mouse is ideal for those who have smaller or busier workspaces because it does not need to be moved across a mousepad like a typical orbital mouse.
Photo credit: Logitech (2021). Logitech ERGO M575 Wireless Trackball Mouse - Easy thumb control, precision and smooth tracking, ergonomic comfort design, for Windows, PC and Mac with Bluetooth and USB capabilities - Graphite. Amazon.ca. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Trackball-Precision-Ergonomic-Bluetooth/dp/B0877DK2FL/ref=sr_1_1.
This mouse supports the wrist and hand through a more natural wrist posture and optimally placed thumb control. Users who experience pain or discomfort in their arms, wrists and/or hands may find that this mouse reduces their symptoms.
Photo credit: Logitech (n.d.). MX Master 3S Business Mouse | Logitech Canada. Logitech.com. Retrieved from https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/products/mice/mx-master-3s-business-wireless-mouse.910-006581.html.