Ergonomic Mouse Archives

Best Ergonomic Computer Mouse for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

The best ergonomic mouse to manage repetitive strain injury (RSI)

By Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist

Repetitive strain injury is described by the NHS a ‘general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse’.

Sometimes referred to as ‘Upper Limb Disorders’ common areas of discomfort are normally found within the forearms and elbows, writs/hands and neck/shoulders.

Prior to the computer, the majority of repetitive strain injuries were found within the manufacturing industry. With computers including smartphones and tablets now dominating the modern world, RSIs are a common issue that can affect wellbeing and productivity.

Potential symptoms […]

Best Ergonomic Computer Mouse for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist

There are so many ergonomic mice to choose from. If you are looking for the best ergonomic mouse for lateral Epicondylitis please read through this blog post that covers some background to Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) and three tips covering how to manage discomfort.

Background to Lateral Epicondylitis

Lateral Epicondylitis is a condition that occurs in the arm and is sometimes known as Tennis Elbow. The terms “Tennis Elbow” is a misnomer however since it occurs most often in non tennis players. Furthermore, and contrary to popular belief, there is […]

How to Choose an Ergonomic Mouse?

If you use a computer at work you will most probably hold it for longer than any other piece of equipment, maybe even your mobile phone!

Due to the amount of time you have contact with your mouse you may be asking yourself “How to choose an Ergonomic Mouse?”

Below are a list of things to think about during your purchase of an ergonomic mouse. The main point to remember is even if you do find the perfect ergonomic mouse try to pre-empt discomfort during use with a change of posture or task. This method will reduce […]

The True Neutral Position of The Hand (In Ergonomics)

Contrary to popular belief the upright position of the hand (or the handshake grip) is not a neutral position that should be adopted by the hand when carrying out activities such as manipulating a computer mouse.

The position that should be adopted is the position of the hand at rest /position of function which is shown in the picture below:

Picture 1 showing the position of the hand at rest/position of function

The position of the hand at rest shown above is a neutral position from a functional point […]

An Ergonomics Approach to Computer Mouse Design.

An Ergonomics Approach to Computer Mouse Design.
DXT Ergonomic Mouse

Stephen Bowden, Ergonomist.

The purpose of a computer mouse is to allow the user to complete accurate and productive movements of the cursor on screen.

The scientific literature has been indicating for nearly 20 years that the shape and size of computer input devices should take advantage of the fine motor control of the hand for their operation. The rationale for this suggestion is that the small muscle groups and joints in the fingers are densely represented in the human motor and sensory cortex and have higher information processing abilities […]

Best Ergonomic Mouse For Shoulder Pain

The best ergonomic mouse for shoulder pain should be designed to use the whole upper limb. The shoulder region is the most common area of discomfort affecting computer users as reported by (Chasen C, 2009). Many contemporary whole handed mouse designs encourage or force the use of the shoulder muscles to move the mouse.

In an attempt to alleviate symptoms mouse users may utilise various options which may include:

I. Utilising a standard mouse in the opposite hand;

II. Using an “ambidextrous” whole handed form of mouse in the […]