Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Forum - Mouse Recomendations?

My quick recommendation is to buy the same ergonomic keyboard you have at home for your office, ask your corporation to pay for it and explain that you will be more productive with an ergonomic keyboard. The policy of most companies is to consider an ergonomic keyboard only for injured workers. This is like closing the barn doors after the horses have run away, encourage your employer to be proactive about prevention.

Another quick recommendation is that if you're right handed and use your mouse with your right hand, try switching it to the left side of the keyboard and use your left hand for the mouse. It will take a few hours to master but it will be worth it. Your mouse will be closer to the neutral hand position compared to the right side and right hand. Do not switch the mouse buttons, use your left hand's index finger to click the left mouse button, this doesn't show anywhere but trust me, is an easier and better way.

If you sit at the computer constantly, you should also consider setting up your work environment more ergonomically; set up the chair and monitor correctly, and invest in a good keyboard and in a good mouse.

For the keyboard/mouse, decide what's best for you, maybe the keyboard at home is not the best you can get, try several if you most, read reviews about them, and then make a good decision that will help you enhance your life and your productivity.

You have to bear in mind that the good old keyboard and mouse are the devices you use the most among any other device, even more than the tv remote. Most people use a keyboard/mouse for about 8 hours a day and 5 days a week. This is a lot of time, predominantly if you're using a shameful keyboard/mouse.

I know that countless people use the included keyboard/mouse that comes with new computers, and at their job, they just use the keyboard/mouse laying in front of the monitor, and never think much about it. However, you have to realize this is not necessarily best for you, and in most cases, these will be mediocre that may cause you carpal tunnel syndrome and health problems in the near future.

As well, most people will use whatever keyboard/mouse as they say "it does the job", without realizing than a better keyboard/mouse, ergonomic or not, will help reduce the risk of injuries and help them become more efficient and productive.

Honestly, you should consider investing more money in yourself and in your health. Don't buy the cheapest products, don't buy just any that "will do", don't use the mediocre keyboard/mouse that comes "free" with most new computers.

Coincidentally, I just finish participating in a survey for a new corporation that is in the process of creating ergonomic computer products that I find very interesting, and they're asking people to participate in this survey as feedback is always helpful.

They're rewarding participants who wish it, by entering them into a draw to win exclusive computer products. You may take part at www.Trulyergonomic.Com/su rvey.Html where you'll find a nice surprise.

I hope this helps in your recovery and prevention of cts.