Dorsiflexion and Wrist RSI

Dorsiflexion of the wrist is of of the classic causes of computer related RSI. If you rest the heel of your palm on the desk and raise your fingers to use the mouse or keyboard you are exposing your wrist to dorsilflexion, straining the wrist muscles and tendons and running the risk of developing RSI!

Ensure you use correct typing / mouse posture and this risk will be minimized.

Mouse Pad With Wrist Rest

I use a simple mouse mat with a built in gel wrist rest/guard. This works for me and prevents dorsiflexion of the wrist

Mouse Alternatives

If using a computer mouse is causing problems why not ccheck out one of the many alternatives or use the mouse less.