How Effective are Ergonomic Keyboards?

Jodrell writes: "This article on the BBC's website has a brief review of the current state of keyboard technology, but also questions the validity of claims that ergonomic keyboards can help prevent RSI, CTS and other "upper limb disorders." The article suggests that maybe it's working habits that cause these problems, and not the design of computer interfaces. What are Slashdot readers' experiences?"

Comments

the problem isn't the keyboard ...

[Frag-A-Muffin]

it's the people using them. The problem is the people with these problems do NOTHING BUT tapping away on the keyboard. You GOTTA do other things. Get outside and play frisbee or something. ANYTHING!

Keyboards Shmeboards...

[ImaLamer]

It's not the keyboard stupid!

It's the desk and the chair. The keyboard isn't going to make a difference if it's shoulder high.

Get the $5.00 keyboard and put it on your lap.

Re:I don't need a "study" to tell me they work.

[Datafage]

It is entirely possible to get new MS Natural keyboards with normal arrow layouts. In fact, one is sitting over there on my desk. Just look at pretty much any store... Not that you'll see this cause you're being a coward.