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Non Life Sciences => Geek Speak => Topic started by: Titanscape on 16/06/2009 14:34:50

Title: Mice and Trackballs for Better Comfort and Ergonomics?
Post by: Titanscape on 16/06/2009 14:34:50

I am sometimes in pain in my right arm from mice use, my previous trackball broke down. Can you fellows tell me about better mice and track balls?

Title: Mice and Trackballs for Better Comfort and Ergonomics?
Post by: techmatt on 20/06/2009 15:27:41

A mouse like the one http://www.fentek-ind.com/lmvmr3sb.jpg (http://www.fentek-ind.com/lmvmr3sb.jpg) are really the best for Ergonomics. They do take some getting use to though.

Title: Mice and Trackballs for Better Comfort and Ergonomics?
Post by: Titanscape on 21/06/2009 20:48:40

Thanks, that would help with carpal tunnel syndrome and RSI.

Title: Mice and Trackballs for Better Comfort and Ergonomics?
Post by: techmatt on 22/06/2009 05:01:58

Just as an FYI. Pain caused from mice use in not normally from the arm movements. The problem comes from moving the wrist only. Another thing that may help is a mouse pad with a wrist rest. The gel ones seem to work well. It might be a good idea to get a doctor to look at it. There may be some damage to the nerves or even the tendons causing the pain.

I sleep with wrist braces on to immobilize my wrist while I sleep. Once I started doing that the mouse did not seem to bother me as much. Keep in mind I am not a doctor in any form. I have no expert knowledge of these issues.