Ergonomic mouse

Would a wrist rest help, as this raises the whole hand by a couple of centimetres - I swear by these (both for the mouse and the keyboard).

As Jim mentioned the Evoluent Vertical Mouse and also the Grip mouse, both availale at Posturite.

Thanks to all for the help and advice. It's helped a great deal.

Another alternative is the Evoluent Vertical Mouse 3 which I have been using successfully for a couple of years.

There is a company called Connect Systems in Chesham Bucks which sells a "quill mouse" that I have used for the best part of two years. This is what their website says:

The Gripless AirO2bic™ Mouse (formerly known as the Quill Mouse)allows you to work in what is called "Functional Neutral". This is a posture where your muscles are relaxed and is the principle standard and major objective of Ergonomics Strategies today. This mouse has already won huge acclaim in the US where the Arthritis Foundation has given it a commendation for ease of use by Arthritis suffers. It is also currently the only mouse that conforms to the new proposed ergonomic legislation in the US.

PC and MAC compatible. Left Hand and Right Hand versions available. USB connector.

I think its brilliant and resolved my RSI. No to call 01494 810900 or email
sales@connectsys.co.uk and no I have nothing to do with them other than to promote a good product.

Try contacting Posturite - I've found them to be extremely helpful when I have had various issues with DSE use and individuals

Pointing devices are not made for long or short fingers, but different sizes and shapes will suit different individuals. Her problem is much more likely to be due to her posture and grip rather than the length of her fingers so she may well have the same problems with any sized mouse. I would not expect mouse use to cause a joint problem, but it may aggravate a problem that is already there.

She should try repositioning the mouse, try using it in the other hand and try relaxing. If that doesn't work, see if there are different shaped 'mice' around the workplace that she can try, and ask her if she has one at home that is more comfortable. They are incredibly cheap so if she has found one that she is comfortable using, you could just buy another one of these.

If all standard mice cause problems, then an alternative pointing device such as a trackball may help. Try to find a supplier who will allow you to 'try before you buy'. She may well need several weeks trying a new device before she really knows if it helps.

If someone is advertising a mouse that 'solves carpal tunnel syndrome' they sound as if they are breaching advertising standards. Some people with mild carpal tunnel syndrome may find certain pointing devices easier to use, but they won't reduce the pressure within the carpal tunnel that causes the problem.

I have a member of staff who has long fingers and is finding the mouse she uses is giving her joint pains in her fingers. She's not having carpel syndrome problems which is a shame in a way as I can find plenty of mouses (?) which claim to solve that but none which seemed to be designed to use with extra-long fingers. Anyone come across this before or can point me to a good mouse supplier?

thanks