Contour Design

Ergonomics for the User.

The problem faced by an Ergonomist performing Ergonomic Evaluations is explaining to clients that Carpal Tunnel and other Muscle Skeletal injures take a LONG time to develop. Very similar to the old FRAM commercial, pay me now (buy an oil filter) or see me later and buy a new engine. In this case it’s make a change now or visit a surgeon later. Could be a painful choice.

There is NOT a single Perfect Mouse that meets everyone’s needs, even though the IT department or Accounting is telling you there is. It is very likely that the $10 mouse they suggest, will bite you.

Picking a mouse. I recommend you try a lot of different mice. How does the mouse fit your hand– comfortably? Does it help to keep your hand in a neutral position (straight). Does it encourage you to use it correctly? A poorly chosen mouse may cause you to ground your wrist, twist your wrist, or tightly gripping the mouse and could cause all three.

Below are just a few of the different types of mice available.

• • • Standard “flat mouse”

    • Vertical mouse

    • RollerMouse

    • Trackball

    • “Pen” grip mouse

    • Touchpad

    • Adjustable Mouse

Computers are not going away any time soon. Learn to use your mouse correctly now or see a surgeon later. You can find the perfect mouse for YOU, if YOU look and are willing to change your habits.