'verticle mouse' for bad hands

[Che]

I bought one of these, I've been using it for a couple days. It really makes a difference. I'm not sure I'd notice it as quickly had it not been for the surgeries I just had. Without it, I was using my normal mouse on a pad held kinda sideways on my thigh. This works! A bit strange at first, but not for long.

Butch, you need one.

 

[sotc]

My computer mechanic has one in a joystick form

 

[MasterBlaster]

I do???

Butch, you need one.

 

[Che]

yes. You do.

you've mentioned problems with your hands (wrists?), and as much surfing as you do....it sure couldn't hurt.

 

[MasterBlaster]

No, that was many years ago and somehow I managed to get over it. My last bout was tennis elbow, and I wanted a left hand mouse.

But I'm healed up now. I would like to try it out, however.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I use a trackball. I like it way better than a mouse.

 

[Che]

This thing lets your entire arm extend normally...as if you were reaching out to shake someone's hand. (I think that's how someone described it.)

It would be good to try one first, maybe they have them at an office depot or something. Mike doesn't mind it, but he didn't use it for long.

Dave, I was about to buy one, and I read a physical therapists opinion and he said it wasn't good for CT. I can't find the article though.

 

[Thor's Hammer]

Ditto Dave. Trackballs are weird to get used to, but once mastered, much much better than a mouse.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I've always wanted to try one of those.