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People who type should at least consider wearing gloves or braces specially designed to support, massage, and warm the wrist and hand. These gloves promote good circulation and proper wrist alignment. However, if a person already has a typing injury, it is very important that he or she checks with a medical specialist, first, before using and wearing any typing gloves.

There is a debate about whether typing gloves help or hinder a person with typing injuries. Part of this debate can be broken down into when the person wears the gloves. Some say that the gloves should be worn during the day, while the person is typing and performing other activities that could cause strain on the wrist. Some say they should only be worn at night, while the person is resting or sleeping.

Wear only at night?

Both persons who already have or who are trying to prevent getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) or Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) can benefit from wearing gloves. However, keep in mind that CTS and RSI in the wrist are caused by a muscle imbalance in the wrist and fingers. Wearing a glove while typing may only increase this imbalance and therefore worsen the condition.

Wear while typing?

Many gloves are designed to provide wrist protection for a person using a computer keyboard and mouse. These gloves are meant to prevent pain by keeping the user’s hands and wrists in good posture. Many are meant to be use in lieu of a wrist pad. Most wearers find that the typing gloves allow them to type for longer periods of time, without feeling the pain and strain that would normally befall them – the gloves keep their hands in a position proper for typing, thereby lessening the strain that typing can have on the wrists.

Again, if you already have a typing injury, it is very important to first talk with a medical specialist before purchasing and wearing typing gloves or braces. Also, keep in mind that some gloves are meant more specifically for prevention while others are meant to aid in the relief of inflammation, swelling, and pain associated with an already-present RSI.