my left hand isn't what it used to be, and i'm looking 2 do anything to reduce fatigue + pain.
i have a few rests that suffice for regular typing, but i don't deal with the same issues because i can pace myself while working as opposed to gaming. i think my biggest weakness is that my desk doesn't really support my elbow at all, and my chair's arm rest, while it can go over my desk, is a bit too exaggerated & i lose the overall arm support that i would get by planting my arm on the desk. my current setup is to switch between this and that, but i'm looking for something that supports my whole arm + elbow, or can accompany the two.
ideally i'd like to not replace my keyboard, as i love my wooting 60he for gaming, but if there's any equivalent hall effect gaming-focused split keyboards, would love to know.
since tf2 is a pretty intense game & lots of us are getting older, wonder if anyone else here has been trying to fix their ergonomics & has worked against RSI problems with special equipment.
my left hand isn't what it used to be, and i'm looking 2 do anything to reduce fatigue + pain.
i have a few rests that suffice for regular typing, but i don't deal with the same issues because i can pace myself while working as opposed to gaming. i think my biggest weakness is that my desk doesn't really support my elbow at all, and my chair's arm rest, while it can go over my desk, is a bit too exaggerated & i lose the overall arm support that i would get by planting my arm on the desk. my current setup is to switch between [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQQX1VKD]this[/url] and [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098P9LB3D]that[/url], but i'm looking for something that supports my whole arm + elbow, or can accompany the two.
ideally i'd like to not replace my keyboard, as i love my wooting 60he for gaming, but if there's any equivalent hall effect gaming-focused split keyboards, would love to know.
since tf2 is a pretty intense game & lots of us are getting older, wonder if anyone else here has been trying to fix their ergonomics & has worked against RSI problems with special equipment.
did u try russian style, lets me put more left arm on the desk
did u try russian style, lets me put more left arm on the desk
ur referring to putting the keyboard on ur lap, right?
might be a good perspective switch. i'm used to having my arm + wrist fully supported by a surface, but maybe it's exacerbating an issue. i'll give it a try, although i'm a bit worried about the ergonomics between switching from mouse + keyboard usage to typing/keyboard-focused usage. maybe two keyboards is the play...
ur referring to putting the keyboard on ur lap, right?
might be a good perspective switch. i'm used to having my arm + wrist fully supported by a surface, but maybe it's exacerbating an issue. i'll give it a try, although i'm a bit worried about the ergonomics between switching from mouse + keyboard usage to typing/keyboard-focused usage. maybe two keyboards is the play...
i meant more something like this
https://i.imgur.com/YVvk6HQ.jpg
but i dont use as steep of an angle
i meant more something like this [img]https://i.imgur.com/YVvk6HQ.jpg[/img]
but i dont use as steep of an angle
ah yeah, that's my regular gaming posture (also with a less steep keyboard angle).
i also recently switched from WASD to IJKL binds to try to isolate any strain caused by my arm span (+ to avoid my mouse bumping into my keyboard on left flicks, as my current favorite mousepad isn't a deskpad & so i have to be mindful of mousepad-keyboard spacing) and to also unlock some extra binds for my pinky & thumb. it works well with that V-shaped posture. unfortunately, it didn't alleviate my wrist + fingers cramps.
for reference, this is the shape of my current desk surface so my keyboard is quite a bit more forward on the desk than your reference image & the curve doesn't provide any fundamental elbow support vs a flat edge on a regular rectangular surface. was thinking that this curve could be exacerbating some problems, so i'm completely open to suggestions for large desks that people like, as long as they can support multi-monitor weight & are fairy long + wide. any L-desk users by chance?
ah yeah, that's my regular gaming posture (also with a less steep keyboard angle).
i also recently switched from WASD to IJKL binds to try to isolate any strain caused by my arm span (+ to avoid my mouse bumping into my keyboard on left flicks, as my current favorite mousepad isn't a deskpad & so i have to be mindful of mousepad-keyboard spacing) and to also unlock some extra binds for my pinky & thumb. it works well with that V-shaped posture. unfortunately, it didn't alleviate my wrist + fingers cramps.
for reference, [url=https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/customer/2-1_1666658110.jpg]this is the shape of my current desk surface[/url] so my keyboard is quite a bit more forward on the desk than your reference image & the curve doesn't provide any fundamental elbow support vs a flat edge on a regular rectangular surface. was thinking that this curve could be exacerbating some problems, so i'm completely open to suggestions for large desks that people like, as long as they can support multi-monitor weight & are fairy long + wide. any L-desk users by chance?
that aint russian style brother. that's the NAVI way brother. Get ur Nerd research up, brother.
that aint russian style brother. that's the NAVI way brother. Get ur Nerd research up, brother.
xqc recommends u game at a dining table
xqc recommends u game at a dining table
vouch for putting the keyboard on your lap, used to have a ton of lower forearm / wrist pain in my left arm and ive been LapBoarding for the better part of a year now and its helped a lot
typing has a little bit of a learning curve if ur not used to it but gaming feels much better with the kb on your lap
vouch for putting the keyboard on your lap, used to have a ton of lower forearm / wrist pain in my left arm and ive been LapBoarding for the better part of a year now and its helped a lot
typing has a little bit of a learning curve if ur not used to it but gaming feels much better with the kb on your lap
have you considered getting another chair with armrests that will evenly fit with your desk? ones with fabric armrests can slide under a little allowing a flat angle for your arm. i dont any have arm/hand pains but desk/chairs are something i looked into a bit and thats what i found works best for aiming and comfort
have you considered getting another chair with armrests that will evenly fit with your desk? ones with fabric armrests can slide under a little allowing a flat angle for your arm. i dont any have arm/hand pains but desk/chairs are something i looked into a bit and thats what i found works best for aiming and comfort