The Smart Glove by IMAK Products Corporation

The Smart Glove by IMAK Products Corporation is the best thing I've ever tried for helping relieve my hands while typing on the computer. The Smart Glove fits snugly over your hand, or both hands if you need support of both hands, and has a stiff, but flexible bar sewn along the top. This bar helps keep your wrist straight, but it's very comfortable. Then there's the little bean bag filled pillow that sits under the palm of your hand. This forces the hand to be raised up into an ergonomic position.

Since so many people type on computers these days, wrist support is essential. Wrist and finger pain, sometimes leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, is one of the most common complaints from computer users. Poor positioning of the hands on the keyboard is the primary cause of the repetitive motion stress injury to this part of the body. There are a number of different ergonomic keyboards and track ball mice available, but if the injury has already been done, it may be too late. Therefore, it's advisable to use a good keyboard, mouse and wear the Smart Glove well in advance of any pain.

In addition to being comfortable and easy to use, the Smart Glove is attractive. Nobody wants to be seen wearing something ugly, but the Smart Glove has a sleek design that's very unobtrusive and can easily be slipped on and off. The bean bags elevate the wrists into the correct position and help reduce pain and strain to the hands.

Laptop computers can be one of the worst offenders for poor typing habits because of their portability. It's very easy to fall into bad posture when you have a laptop balanced on your knee or while slouched on the couch watching TV. A computer monitor should be placed at eye level and both feet should be placed flat on the ground. With a laptop, however, this rarely happens. How many times do we cart our laptop around with us, setting it up at the wrong level and typing away without realizing our posture is bad? The answer is that we probably never think about it until our neck, back, wrists or fingers start to give us those tell-tale warnings. Carpal tunnel occurs when the nerves are pinched through the tunnel of the wrist, making the fingers tingle and go numb. Once this happens, a visit to the doctor can confirm whether or not it is carpal tunnel. I'm been suffering with carpal tunnel for several years now and my physical therapist suggested the Smart Glove. I tried one on my right hand and then called up and asked for another one for my left hand. The relief was amazing. Although I had surgery on my right hand, I still wear the gloves every time I log onto my computer. It's so easy to just slip on the gloves. It worth taking a few seconds to help prevent wrist pain and I swear by my gloves! A little prevention can go a long way. Smart gloves can be purchased from a number of locations, including online and from doctors and physical therapists. While they cost about the same as a good pair of gloves, about $25 each, you can't put a cost on health.