Why? Wrist and palm rests were developed to keep a computer user's wrists and forearms from coming into contact with the sharp front edge of their work surface and to help keep wrists from bending while keyboarding. Many computer users however, started resting their hands and wrists on their wrist pads full time, letting their "fingers do the walking." Subsequently, many computer users lost the full range of motion that typing on a keyboard requires, and have developed more severe disorders affecting normal usage of their hands and wrists. A wrist/palm rest is designed to provide a natural, neutral, elevated surface to rest the hands and arms during inactive periods of computing. It is important therefore, to remember that if used improperly, wrist supports may actually do more harm than good. We recommend choosing only the most comfortable and most functional ergonomic products available.

A new gel pad has come on the market that can be used for a variety of purposes. Designed to prevent body parts, particularly hands, wrists, forearms and elbows, from coming into contact with hard surfaces, this new ErgoGel material is the most comfortable padding we have tested to date. It is ideal for microscope users, computer and calculator users and for many applications where foams or cushions are used or needed. Available in several sizes. 3" x 3" x 3/4" $7.96 6" x 8" x 3/4" $29.96 19" x 3" x 3/4" $34.96 27" x 3" x 5/8" $44.96 GelArms $49.96 per pair Now available! GelArms, a new product designed to cushion hard surfaces of chair arm rests. GelArms stretch around your chair arms, providing a soft cushion of cool feeling gel where the elbows and forearms usually rest.

Articulating Arm Supports

Why? Clamp-on, articulating forearm supports are ideal for people that have to lean forward to do tasks at their workstation. Arm supports can help provide relief for neck, shoulder and beck tension by alleviating the lower back from having to support the entire weight of the upper torso. This often occurs when one leans forward, away from their back support, to accomplish tasks. Arm supports are also effective in manufacturing, microscope and administrative (computer) work areas.