the inventive apparatus is a convenient , unobtrusive appliance for providing support in the prevention of injury due to personal computer keyboard use . in particular , the inventive apparatus supports the entire arm and further assists the keyboard user in that it allows the shoulder muscles to remain relaxed , and the knuckles , wrists , and forearms to maintain the same plane during keyboard usage . further , the inventive apparatus is designed to support and maintain good posture at the keyboard . the inventive apparatus is worn by a user on the user &# 39 ; s upper body and it receives it support from the wearer &# 39 ; s waist and upper back , while avoiding contact at the wearer &# 39 ; s shoulder and neck . it supports both arms and the upper body without encumbering the wearer of the apparatus . the inventive apparatus supports the wearer &# 39 ; s upper body movements by acting as a suspension system in that it absorbs the damaging energy that so often is the initial cause of repetitive stress injury to keyboard users .