Re: [Air-L] have I discovered a new disease?

I co-authored an office design and ergonomic work guide whilst at British Telecom c. 1983/4. We (in the Furniture and Fittings Policy Group, if you can believe it) thought it was moderately successful - having been received well around the company. One essential 'rule of thumb' was to get the seating height and geomtery right as well - and watch good professional concert pianists - who hold their body, arms wrists and hands just as described by Danah, above the keyboard not 'slumped' down. You might well rest your hands and palms, as I do from time time, on padded rests, but never rest them whilst you are working on the keyboard. <snip>