Best Ergonomic "Mouse"?

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jeanpaul1979

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Hey Hi, I'm looking around for an alternative mouse/wacom/weird mouse solution next to my regular mouse to prevent RSI. I'm working a lot with the mouse right now and I'm feeling "something", maybe it's just in my head... But better save then sorry I figure...

What is your experience?

Do you use a mouse alternative? And if so, what do you recommend?
 


logitech also with the laser red thing underneath recommend it. Also get used to your OS and use all the shortcut keys i try to always use as many keys as possible.

IE: Windows for example
Start Key + M = Minimize All
Alt + Tab = Switch Window
Alt + F4 = Close Window
Ctrl + S = Save document
Ctrl + X = Cut
Alt + D = Goto Internet Explorer address field.
Start Key + E = Open Explorer
Alt + Enter = Properties of a file.
Tab move to next item etc.
CTRL + BACKSPACE = Delete last word
CTRL + SHIFT + Right/Left = Highlight last word hold down to highlight more and more.
Many more but u get the drift!

Used to have it bad 7 years ago as my hands not fully grown in bone structure since i took up using all the keys as much as possible no issues now.
 
Try the "Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000". Office Depot has it out on display at most stores so you can test it. It worked wonders for my carpel tunnel a few months ago and it hasn't come back. It's the only mouse I use now on my desktop and laptop.
 
Good mouse + bad posture will still cause you problems, so make sure your posture's alright, too. Arms parallel to ground, straight back, etc.

RSI isn't the only thing you can get; [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendonitis]Tendonitis[/URL] is another: "Chronic overuse of tendons leads to microscopic tears within the collagen matrix, which gradually weakens the tissue." Very nasty. Got that from a temp job using the mouse almost all day for a few weeks over the uni break. Doctor/Physio recommended hand and finger exercises using a stressball (so they ARE useful!) to build up the tendons.
 
Any mouse where your hand is place diagonally across the desk surface will help lot. Your hand in a parallel position isn't natural; at least not until (when standing) they are all the way down against your legs. They also seem t take the stress ff the wrist.

I've also heard good things about the MX Revolution and the aforementioned Microsoft mouse.
 
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