Hi All,

Does anyone have any experience/recommendations
for a mouse (or other) that is carpal tunnel
syndrome friendly?

Many thanks,
-T

All you need is a good mouse pad with wrist support.

Example: http://www.fellowes.com/Fellowes/sit...spx?Id=9175101

I've used this very mouse pad for several years and I no
longer suffer from any wrist pain/fatigue whatsoever.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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"ToddAndMargo" wrote:

Hi All,

Does anyone have any experience/recommendations
for a mouse (or other) that is carpal tunnel
syndrome friendly?

Many thanks,
-T

"ToddAndMargo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone have any experience/recommendations
> for a mouse (or other) that is carpal tunnel
> syndrome friendly?

http://www.ergopro.com/index.cfm?obj...etails&pID=439

I'd really like to try one, but I'm pretty stuck on staying cordless and
optical (laser preferred). They aren't cheap either.

The important thing is to get a mouse that fits your hand. I find most are
just too small. As much as I like my MS Laser mouse 6000 I find it's tooooo
small.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> All you need is a good mouse pad with wrist support.
>
> Example:
> http://www.fellowes.com/Fellowes/sit...spx?Id=9175101
>
> I've used this very mouse pad for several years and I no
> longer suffer from any wrist pain/fatigue whatsoever.

I've never understood why a wrist wrest is supposed to help. I've tried
several, but I end up just dipping my wrist to compensate. I find that the
real reason for needing a support is that the mouse is just tooooo small and
you have to flex your wrist just to lay your palm on top.

Touchpad worked for me. Takes some getting used to. Use until the symptoms
subside or alternate with a mouse as needs dictate.


"ToddAndMargo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone have any experience/recommendations
> for a mouse (or other) that is carpal tunnel
> syndrome friendly?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T

I'd recommend a Track Ball. There are two basic types, one with the
trackball on the side under the thumb, so you click the buttons w/ fingers
(just like a mouse), and another with the ball under the fingertips, so
you use the thumb for the primary click and wheel (you get used to it,
really! and fingers-on-the-ball does give finer control). Some units have
a scroll wheel while others omit it - if you are already used to having a
scroll wheel then by all means get one that has it, you'll really miss it
otherwise.

The main advantage to the trackball is that your arm and wrist stays still
and straight, just resting - all movement is in the digits. This can help
w/ Carpal Tunnel, and also w/ elbow and shoulder issues. Use it w/ a
wrist rest to get comfortable alignment of the arm.

MS had two trackballs, both now discontinued but you may find 'em if you
search around (they are getting scarcer by the day). Logitec has several,
some discontinued models and some new ones; most are still available. You
should try before you buy if you can, and understand that it will take a
day or so to get used to, but I'd predict once you do you'll love it and
will never go back to a regular mouse again.

FWIW I love my MS Trackball Explorer 5-button model. It's a shame they
don't make it anymore.

I swapped to my left hand. You'll be surprised how quick it becomes
second nature. Before long, you can use either hand with no problem.

ToddAndMargo wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone have any experience/recommendations
> for a mouse (or other) that is carpal tunnel
> syndrome friendly?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T

"Airman Thunderbird" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I swapped to my left hand. You'll be surprised how quick it becomes second
>nature. Before long, you can use either hand with no problem.

Do you switch the mouse to left-handed mode, or just learn which buttons are
which?

ToddAndMargo wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone have any experience/recommendations
> for a mouse (or other) that is carpal tunnel
> syndrome friendly?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T

Hi Carey, Noozer, Ralf,Frodo, Airman,

Thank you!

--T

I switched to Windows' left-handed mode.

Noozer wrote:
> "Airman Thunderbird" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I swapped to my left hand. You'll be surprised how quick it becomes second
>> nature. Before long, you can use either hand with no problem.
>
> Do you switch the mouse to left-handed mode, or just learn which buttons are
> which?
>
>
>