Klarinet Archive - Posting 000904.txt from 1997/07

From: deerich@-----.net
Subj: Re: Aching wrist Redux
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 15:17:25 -0400

A.J. and Julie Arisco wrote:
> ............
> My husband brought home a new mouse for the computer--a Logitech
> stationary one, with a ball that you manuever on top of the mouse. It is
> larger than the old mouse as well. Instead of me rolling around a
> smallish mouse, I just rest my hand on the larger, more comfortable one,
> and roll the ball and click the buttons. After one week, I have noticed
> a considerable improvement in my wrist pain,.............
> Best regards--
> Julie Arisco
> shado11@-----.net

MANY people experience problems from computer work. It is quite common
that operating a mouse puts strain on the wrist. Even just punching one
of the mouse buttons a lot can cause strain from the repetitive nature
of the motion. Quite often my right index finger gets a little sore in
the joint from this. Then I just use another finger for a while or
switch my mouse to left hand operation.

Dee Hays
deerich@-----.net