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Subject:Help! Need an ergonomic mouse From:Rowena Hart <rhart -at- INTRINSYC -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 14 Aug 1998 08:24:58 -0700
Hello TECHWR-L,
In the past, I've posted questions about ergonomics, repetitive
strain injury (RSI) and strengthening exercises for sore hands.
The real benefits to my working health have been enormous.
Recently I've experienced a lot of "mouse fatigue" in the form of
sore wrists and forearms, as well as numb fingers. I've been
doing a lot of editing (select-->click motions) and graphics
(select-->click-->drag motions) lately and I can feel the pain.
My employer is considering buying me an ergonomic mouse.
There are several to choose from, and I need feedback from
anyone who uses, or has evaluated, the following mice:
