December 1997
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 97-148

Alternative Keyboards
To date, there is little information to assist people interested in purchasing alternative keyboards. While the scientific evidence about whether alternative keyboards prevent musculoskeletal disorders is inconclusive at this time, this document provides basic information about common alternative keyboard designs and their effects on work posture.
Alternative Keyboards [PDF - 471 KB]
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