Ergonomic Computer Mouse
Ergonomic computer Mouse and Trackballs are designed to reduce stress on the computer users who work for long hours. The Ergonomic computer mouse is useful to reduce the risk of Repetitive strain injury caused by repetitive motions, such as clicking and scrolling.
An ergonomic computer mouse will allow the muscles of the hand, arm and shoulder to relax. One main problem of ordinary mouse is the same as with the keyboard, i.e. the problem associated with wrist and hand called the “Pronation”. An ergonomic computer mouse in which the hand is kept in the vertical position, there by providing a solution to the problem. To a great extent the Ergonomic computer mouse, which in vertical position relieve the pressure on the wrist.
While designing a safe workstation (Workstation Ergonomics), you should give importance to selection and positioning of ergonomic computer mouse. You should also remember about the placement, size, shape and setting of the ergonomic computer mouse.
An ergonomic computer mouse should be cordless, size, built-in ergonomic palm, shape (oval, vertical), trackball to increase the flexibility, palm rest, right and left handed, left and right click functions, adjustable size and programmable buttons.
Ergonomic Computer Mouse Guidelines:
1. Ensure that you use alternate hands while handling the ergonomic computer mouse.
2. Learn and use the keyboard shortcuts to reduce extended use of ergonomic computer mouse
3. Ensure that the ergonomic computer mouse is close to the keyboard.
Ergonomic Computer Mouse Tips:
1. Always go for a mouse that has good sensitivity adjustments and that can be used by both hands conveniently.
2. Among the different ergonomic computer mouse, if you prefer a trackball for your work, remember not to select the ones that need your thumb for rolling its ball. This can cause discomfort and possible injury to the area around your thumb.
3. The cord of the ergonomic computer mouse should be long enough to be conveniently placed near the keyboard. The shape and size of the ergonomic computer mouse should be good enough to snug into the curve of your hand.
4. The ergonomic computer mouse should be selected based on the requirements of your job and your physical restrictions. Other than preference, there is no much difference between an ergonomic computer mouse, trackball, and other pointing devices.
5. If the user’s hands are small, then select a mouse that is smaller than the normal ones. But if multiple users are using it, then a normal-sized one should be retained.
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