Applied Ergonomics · Keyboards & Mice
We don't sell every keyboard — we sell the ones that solve a real problem: a wrist that bends, a forearm that twists, a hand that reaches. Curated and fitted by Applied Ergonomics, with 30+ years of clinical specification behind every pick.
Take the 90-second Wrist Check →Our quick self-check finds which way your wrist leaves neutral — and points you to the fix.
Start the Wrist Check →Four problems, four fixes. A flat keyboard and a standard mouse force your wrists out of neutral; the right tools bring them back.
Separates the halves so your wrists stop bending outward toward the pinky (ulnar deviation).
Raises the thumb side so your forearms stop rolling palm-down (pronation).
Scoops the keys to your finger length, so your fingers stop reaching and over-extending.
Move common keys to your strong thumbs and rescue your overworked pinkies.
Everything here is studied, intentional, and earned — not marketing.
Split angles, tenting degrees, the curve of a key well, the force of a switch, even the 4 mm black-on-white printing on Bakker's keys (ISO 9241) — each is a design decision backed by research and field testing. Kinesis has built ergonomic keyboards since 1991; BakkerElkhuizen began as an ergonomics research company in 1994. They build to the evidence; we curate to it. If a feature can't justify itself, it isn't here.
What's bothering you? Tap to highlight the tools that help.
Standard layout, just split apart so each hand points straight ahead. Add a tenting kit to un-twist the forearms. No learning curve.
The best-selling split. Adjustable separation and splay, low-force keys, wireless. The simplest way to stop your wrists bending outward.
Mechanical feel with Cherry MX Quiet/Red switches — programmable, understated, no RGB. The split for a shared office.
Split, mechanical, hot-swap switches, and tenting + cushioned palm supports in the box. The sweet-spot upgrade.
All four fixes at once: split, tenting, scooped key wells, and thumb clusters. The deepest relief for heavy typists — worth a short adaptation week.
The current flagship — fully adjustable split + splay, 3-way powered tenting, concave key wells, thumb clusters. Wired (SmartSet) or wireless (Bluetooth/backlit Pro).
The legendary one-piece contoured keyboard that defined the category in 1992. Being retired by Kinesis — these are the last units.
Not split, not contoured — and still a real ergonomic upgrade. BakkerElkhuizen earns its place three ways: a light, crisp scissor-switch touch; compact layouts that pull your mouse back in close so you stop reaching; and legible keys — black characters on white in a large 4 mm font (ISO 9241), easier to read with fewer typing errors. (We carry Bakker, including the compact S-board.)
Drops the number pad so your mouse sits right beside it — less reach, less shoulder roll. Light scissor switch, concave keys, ISO key spacing. Wired, wireless, or USB-C (V2).
For people who need the number pad but still want the mouse closer — 80 mm narrower than a conventional keyboard. Same light scissor touch with a clear, low-force pressure point.
Primer
The way a key moves under your finger changes how hard you hit it — and how much impact runs back into your fingertips and tendons all day.
Membrane
A rubber dome collapses under the key, and the clearest feedback is at the very bottom — so you tend to drive each key to its floor "to be sure." More force, more impact. Quiet, inexpensive, spill-resistant. A low-force membrane (Kinesis Freestyle2) lightens it a lot.
Scissor
A scissor mechanism stabilizes the cap over a low dome for short travel and a clear, even pressure point near the top. You feel the keystroke register, so you don't have to bottom out. Light and consistent — BakkerElkhuizen's strength.
Mechanical
Each key is its own spring with longer travel (~3.5–4 mm) and, on a tactile switch, a distinct bump before the bottom — so a trained typist releases at the bump and floats instead of slamming. Lowest-impact of all; choose Quiet/Silent for offices. Kinesis Advantage, Edge, Pro.
"Bottoming out" is slamming the key to its hard floor on every stroke. It's that impact — not the keystroke itself — that loads your fingertips and tendons over thousands of repetitions. A switch that signals early (scissor's crisp pressure point, mechanical's tactile bump, the Selectric's snap) makes a light touch natural; a mushy membrane fights you. Lighter, more confident typing means less force and less impact over a long day — not a cure for pain, but easier on the hands.
A flat mouse forces the same palm-down twist as a flat keyboard, and a far mouse forces a reach. These fix both.
Stands your hand up into a handshake instead of palm-down. The go-to vertical mouse — in right, left, and small-hand versions.
A fully supported, contoured shell — your hand rests instead of grips. Premium relief for hand fatigue and contact stress.
Sits centered in front of your keyboard and is controlled with both hands — so you stop reaching out and rolling your shoulder forward.
Tenting turns a flat split into a pronation fix. Wrist rests support the hand between bursts of typing. Don't skip them.
Add 5/10/15° of tenting to any Freestyle — or go vertical with the Ascent. The VIP3 kit adds cushioned palm supports.
Goldtouch gel rests and Kinesis palm supports — to rest the heel of the hand between typing, not to plant and pivot on.
A separate 10-key keeps your mouse close; a laptop stand lifts the screen; the Go!2 folds a split into your bag.
Every step adds an ergonomic fix. Start where your discomfort and budget land — you can always add tenting later.
Mild ache, first ergo keyboard, office rollout
Power typist or gamer who wants mechanical + tenting in the box
Heavy typist or real RSI who wants every fix at once
Getting the right keyboard and mouse to a specific body is still an art that benefits from testing. We'll match you — one person or a whole floor — and we can get you a sample to try.
Jeff Meltzer, President · 847-679-5148 ×101 · jmeltzer@appliedergonomics.com
A note on claims: ergonomic keyboards and mice may help relieve everyday discomfort for some people by supporting more neutral postures, but they are not medical devices and results vary. Wrist and hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis have many causes. If you have pain, numbness, or tingling, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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