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dovenyi t1_j18war2 wrote

There are hundreds of split keyboards, hundreds of switches and there's an endless number of alternative logical layouts (other than qwerty). Try to observe yourself when typing and identify the cause of your symptoms. A new keyboard won't help you without a known issue to address. E.g. splits alleviate ulnar deviation. Low profile may alleviate wrist extension. Tenting helps with forearm pronation. But you may simply need a better layout, move a frequent key combo to another finger, higher chair, arm rest. So again: observe yourself before impulse buying anything.

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Zukk07 OP t1_j19q708 wrote

>Hey guys, I am 30 years old have been playing StarCraft since I was 13. I have also been working in tech since I graduated university. Coupled with the fact that I don’t exercise and have poor posture, I have done a number on myself.
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>I’ve been having forearm, wrist, and hand tightness / pain. Doctors diagnosed with RSI and told me to correct posture, so yoga and start exercising daily.
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>I need advice on a keyboard, either standard or low profile? I am not sure what is better but I assume low profile keyboard?
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>In terms of key caps and switches, not sure if low-profile flatter keys are better or not?
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>Are low profile mechanical keyboards the best for work/gaming?
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>I was using black and blue mechanical switches for the longest time and can no longer use those because of high acuation force . I feel cherry red switches are best based on my research but I really don’t know.
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>If you guys could point me in the right direction and provide some links, that would be so helpful! Thank you!

thanks man, such good advice, will 100% do that

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