Ergonomic Mouse And The Space Race

Ergonomic Mouse And The Space Race

 

If you work at a desk, your world is very small for most of the day. It may extend as far as a file cabinet or the water fountain around the corner, but it unquestionably centers around the area within reach of your office chair. (Or anti-fatigue mat, if you work standing.) Since this area is limited by the length of your arms, it tends to be quite small no matter how large your office. Every square centimeter should be used optimally. This is especially true of the all-important spot beneath your dominant hand – […]

Stiff-Soled Shoes And Ergonomic Mice

Stiff-Soled Shoes And Ergonomic Mice

From time to time, City Ergonomics receives professional opinions on the DXT design and other ergonomic mice from those in the world of computer ergonomics. The following observations come from a qualified ergonomist in California:

The DXT Ergonomic Mouse is the least intrusive of the many input devices I have tested. By “least intrusive,” I mean that it:

Allows the most natural movement patterns of the hand/arm/body, and… does not mandate, prescribe, nor force a particular movement pattern or posture.

Lets use shoes as an example. Some shoes have a stiff sole. Stiff-soled shoes mandate that all foot movement […]