Healthy Keyboarding

by Linda Holzer, DMus. Associate Prof. of Music
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Keyboards have been commonly in use since approximately the early Renaissance, when harpsichords became more widely available in Europe. Computer keyboards, while newer on the scene, present some of the same physical challenges to users as musical keyboards. How do you use one and avoid problems such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

This web site is provided as a service to UALR faculty, staff and students by Linda Holzer (Assoc. Prof. of Music), Bobbi Pitts (Director of Health Services), and Aimee Dixon (Director of Scholarly Technology and Resources).

Medical Disclaimer: The material on this web site is intended only as an informational resource. It does not constitute medical advice, and is not intended to substitute for advice from your physician. If you are experiencing symptoms of RSI, please consult a doctor for professional treatment. Use information from this web site to assist you in describing your symptoms to a doctor.