Affiliate ErgoTip #3: Do you need an ergonomic mouse?

For people like affiliate marketers and those who spend a lot of time in front of laptops and desktop computers, spastically clicking away, the question arises: is an ergonomic mouse really better than a regular mouse? That is, would an ergonomic mouse helps in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome and inflammations of the wrist, two very common complaints of the deskbound? What turns a computer mouse into an “ergonomic” accessory?  And last but not least, given the huge assortment of ergonomic mouse devices on the market, how do we know which would be the best and the most appropriate for us?

You might be surprised to know, but the design process of any product involves certain ergonomic considerations, meaning basically any product can be called “ergonomic”.

Confused? So am I, but the answer is simple – ergonomic means “suited to the user”. That’s right – Suited to You. That’s the greatest secret of ergonomics.

This means that whatever mouse model you choose, it should be chosen first and foremost according to your body size, work needs and desk format.

So, we understand that we need to choose a mouse that is appropriate to our structure and needs, and have arranged our sitting position and desk to enable us to create the right arm and hand position. The question still remains: Should we buy a mouse defined as ergonomic or can we be satisfied with a simple mouse?

The answer is not that simple. Our best advice would be to try out several mouse devices for a period of time, to feel if there’s any change. I believe some of the ergonomic mouse devices sold today have a structure that definitely lessens the pressure on the hand. Those are worth trying first.

Here are some that I personally recommend:

• Microsoft wireless ergonomic laser mouse 6000
• Evoluent vertical mouse

The first one takes the “natural posture of the wrist” approach and the second one the “Vertical posture of the wrist approach”, both are very good and they are both wireless, so all you laptop addicts can take it anywhere and do something good for their wrists.

Dalit Ben Tovim is a renowned ergonomic consultant and trainer who serves Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller corporations and organizations.  For more information about Dalit Ben Tovim, contact her at DalitATergo4u.com,  and please visit the ergo4u  website. Make sure you check out the Ergocloud, an ergonomic forearm support by ergo4u Ltd.

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