Foundation
Place your mouse beside the keyboard
Whenyou clear space to begin typing
Move the mouse close beside the keyboard so you can use it with your upper arm near your side. Leave room to move it without pressing your wrist into a hard edge.
Why it works
The empty desk space next to the keyboard has a job. This is a reach-reduction method, not a promise to prevent injury.
Start tiny
Move one obstructing object out of the mouse space.
What you’ll notice
The pointer control is within easy reach.
When it slips
Paperwork returns to the gap; give it a spot beyond the mouse zone.
SafetyNumbness or persistent arm pain warrants assessment.
Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea
OSHA. Computer Workstations: Desks. eTools, undated, accessed 2026-09-29. Read the source ↗
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
