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What mouse do you use?
I'd been using the Logitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse over the last couple of years. I've had at least three of them. I liked the fact that they were wireless. But they've been causing pain in my wrist from too much use. They are small and portable which is great because I'm out a lot. However, it is smaller than the size of my hand so it's not as comfortable to use as a larger mouse.
Last week I got a Logitech Trackman Wheel. While it will take some time to gain pixel precision skill in using the wheel with my thumb, there thankfully is no more pain. And as an added benefit, I can with a single sweep of my thumb get the mouse pointer fully across two monitors.
Last week I got a Logitech Trackman Wheel. While it will take some time to gain pixel precision skill in using the wheel with my thumb, there thankfully is no more pain. And as an added benefit, I can with a single sweep of my thumb get the mouse pointer fully across two monitors.
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Permalink Reply by Roger Garrett on -
Many years ago I changed from a standard mouse to a trackball device. It was the worst decision I ever made (well, at least in regards to computer pointing devices). I developed severe pain in my fingers from the use of the trackball. In this case the trackball was controlled by the index finger, but the same applies to thumb-controlled trackballs. Our fingers are just not adapted to that kind of motion.
The best advice is to use a standard type of mouse but avoid moving it solely with wrist motion. Full-arm motion, although initially awkward, limits the amount of fine-motion by the wrist and fingers, which is what causes the pain in your wrists and fingers.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Russo on -
I use (any of these) a Razer Copperhead, a Microsoft wireless laser ergonomic one (I forget the exact name, but it rotates your hand outward to a more natural hand-shake position), and of course.. lots of dell cheapy optical mice at work!
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