Prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome through Ergonomic Computer Mouse
Nowadays, people are looking for ways to make lives better and work easier. We invent things and technologies that will change the way we view life. However, sometimes there are still details that walk past our intricate minds, for like example the computer. The computer has a huge help in making our school works and office works way lot simple but the equipment’s design cannot yet be labeled “perfect”. Details and parts of the computer may have contributed to pains in our body, specifically our hands. Good thing, there are studies conducted on how to reduced tension in our body. This discipline called Ergonomics tend to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems like computers. Ergonomics deals with the study of equipment, its interaction and how it will fit the human body, the different movements as well as the cognitive abilities.
Do you feel extreme numbness in your wrist? Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common discomforts experienced and complained by computer users. This syndrome is characterized by the pain our wrist that resulted from wrong “mousing” when using computers. Pain in carpal tunnel syndrome is mainly numbness that is so severe that it wakes one from slumber. The importance of wrist braces and splints in the carpal tunnel syndrome therapy is well-known, but many people are not willing to wear such things. This is where the ergonomic computer mouse comes to the picture.
Ergonomic computer mouse is invented to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Such mouse is designed to reduce further pain that can be experience by mouse users. Usually, computer users work with mouse that comes with their computer package. Traditionally, it looks like a half oval shaped two button mouse with or without a scroll in the middle. This designed worked for long time until, users started to feel pain in their wrists. The pain is caused by improper position of “mousing” that leads to applying pressure on the median nerve.
As time goes by, manufacturers have started producing ergonomic computer mouse that take different approaches toward easing stress on that nerve. The four basic categories of ergonomic computer mouse designs are the following: Traditional half moon shaped mouse, traditional mouse with wrist extensions, extreme ergonomic mouse and mouse alternatives.
Traditional mouse, like the Microsoft Explorer Mouse, are made sculpted to make it more form fitting to the user’s hand. Traditional mouse, like Perfit Mouse, with wrist extensions give support by inhibiting the wrist from dropping and resting straight on the tabletop. Extreme ergonomic mouse, like Zero Tension Mouse, prevents Carpal Tunnel syndrome but has a design so much different from traditional that it gives user a hard time adjusting. Mouse alternatives like trackballs and other devices allow other parts of the body, such as eyes and feet, to control the cursor.
Different ergonomic computer mouse are now available in the market and consumers can choose what features they want and the ones that fit their budget. Decide first thoroughly before buying anything so for now, take your pick!
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