Alternatively called human factors, ergonomics is the study and design of products that reduce stress and improve comfort to the user, helping increase the users’ productivity. The picture below is an example of an ergonomic keyboard or Natural Keyboard from Microsoft that helps relieve carpal tunnel syndrome.

Business terms, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ISO 9241-3, Keyboard terms, Posture, Standing desk

See our posture page for the ergonomics you should be following for your posture while sitting at a computer desk.

  • How to protect your eyes when using a computer.
  • Where should fingers be placed on the keyboard?
  • What are the disadvantages of using a computer?