Improper use of a mouse and keyboard can cause musculoskeletal issues like carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow due to stress and impact on the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck. To prevent these issues, the document recommends using an ergonomic keyboard tray that allows adjusting the keyboard height to be level with arm rests and close to the body, with the keyboard flat or tilted away, and an ergonomic split keyboard and mouse to maintain proper form and reduce tension.

1. Setting up Your Mouse and Keyboard
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Improper usage of the mouse and keyboard can result in general soreness and musculoskeletal
conditions effecting the wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck. Common conditions include carpal tunnel
syndrome and tennis elbow. To prevent impact and stress to these areas when working with a
computer, it is recommended to use an adjustable ergonomic keyboard tray. The keyboard height
must be leveled with the height of the arm rests and should be as close as possible to your body. It
is also recommended that the keyboard is flat or tilted away from the body (negative tilted). It is
favoured to use ergonomic keyboards (split keyboards) to maintain proper chest expansion and
shoulder retraction. Using an ergonomic mouse ensures proper grip and less tension on the wrist
and elbow.
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