Wrist supports, otherwise known as wrist rests, are designed to stop strain on your hands while you're at your desk.
Why use a wrist rest?
Using a mouse and keyboard all day can leave you with aching wrists or even long term health problems. That's why sitting with the correct posture and having the correct arm and wrist support is important.
How do wrist supports work?
Wrist supports work by providing a comfortable resting place for your hands while you're not typing, taking stress off your joints throughout the day. They prevent unnecessary twisting and bending of the wrist by keeping it in a neutral posture.
How to use a wrist rest properly
To use your wrist rest properly, make sure that your hands are elevated above your wrist rest whilst you are actively typing. Your hand should be able to move freely until you want to pause from typing. Then you should rest the palm or heel of your hand on the wrist support, not your wrist itself.
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