PTREHA: Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Setup for Carpal Tunnel Risk

What an ergonomic setup should accomplish

The goal is to make the neutral position easy to maintain without bracing the wrists against a hard edge. The keyboard, mouse, chair, and desk must work as one system rather than being adjusted separately.

Keep elbows close to the torso

Place forearms roughly parallel to the floor

Align hands and wrists with the forearms

Keep the keyboard and mouse at the same level

Bring the mouse close enough to avoid shoulder reaching

What an ergonomic setup should accomplish

Keep elbows close to the torso
Place forearms roughly parallel to the floor
Align hands and wrists with the forearms
Keep the keyboard and mouse at the same level
Bring the mouse close enough to avoid shoulder reaching