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Is the new mouse still used with the palm facing down? What specifically makes it ergonomic? I'm looking to stave off some looming wrist RSI, and have latched

Is the new mouse still used with the palm facing down? What specifically makes it ergonomic? I'm looking to stave off some looming wrist RSI, and have latched onto the idea that a vertical mouse (Evoluent, Anker, and Logitech are probably the most popular manufacturers) is the best solution short of switching to a different device type, like a trackball.

ModernMech 6y ago
I've got the Logitech vertical mouse and it's the best thing I've done for my wrists lately. Highly recommended. Also got the Logitech ergo keyboard and that has been great as well.
Marsymars 6y ago
FWIW, I didn't find switching to a trackball particularly difficult. I've got two CST trackballs - I use my office setup left-handed and my home setup right-handed to even out use between my limbs. CST now bought-out/renamed to X-keys by P.I. Engineering.
whywhywhywhy 6y ago
Have you tried adjusting your workspace? I had serious RSI and started the mouse to trackpad to wacom dance to try and solve it but it turned out I was just shifting the real problem was just my chair was too low. Raised it and it resolved itself and haven't had an issue for close to 7 years now.
2OEH8eoCRo0 6y ago
Have you tried exercising? Between reading Sarno's book and regular exercise / activity all pains everywhere are gone. Everyone seems to immediately try to jump to some device that is going to fix all of their problems without actually taking care of themselves or changing their habits first.
- GekkePrutser 6y ago
  That's a bit difficult right now :) Seriously, since we have been in lockdown for 2 months my wrists are much more sensitive. I did use the powerball for a bit but I don't have the patience for brainless exercise. I love walking in nature.
  - 2OEH8eoCRo0 6y ago
    Since this started I've been doing 100 burpees a day to make up for never going anywhere. Takes less than 20 minutes. I hate repetitive exercise as well but I don't see it as optional.
- EForEndeavour 6y ago
  I've maintained exercise throughout this WFH period, specifically chinups/pullups and pushups each 3x/week, and deliberate cardio (biking) 30-60 min also 3x/week. My hints of RSI are so far exclusively in my right wrist, so I have good reason to believe that a vertical mouse would help (or switching to mousing left-handed).

ModernMech 6y ago

I've got the Logitech vertical mouse and it's the best thing I've done for my wrists lately. Highly recommended. Also got the Logitech ergo keyboard and that has been great as well.

Marsymars 6y ago

FWIW, I didn't find switching to a trackball particularly difficult. I've got two CST trackballs - I use my office setup left-handed and my home setup right-handed to even out use between my limbs. CST now bought-out/renamed to X-keys by P.I. Engineering.

whywhywhywhy 6y ago

Have you tried adjusting your workspace? I had serious RSI and started the mouse to trackpad to wacom dance to try and solve it but it turned out I was just shifting the real problem was just my chair was too low. Raised it and it resolved itself and haven't had an issue for close to 7 years now.

2OEH8eoCRo0 6y ago

Have you tried exercising? Between reading Sarno's book and regular exercise / activity all pains everywhere are gone. Everyone seems to immediately try to jump to some device that is going to fix all of their problems without actually taking care of themselves or changing their habits first.

GekkePrutser 6y ago
That's a bit difficult right now :) Seriously, since we have been in lockdown for 2 months my wrists are much more sensitive. I did use the powerball for a bit but I don't have the patience for brainless exercise. I love walking in nature.
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 6y ago
  Since this started I've been doing 100 burpees a day to make up for never going anywhere. Takes less than 20 minutes. I hate repetitive exercise as well but I don't see it as optional.
EForEndeavour 6y ago
I've maintained exercise throughout this WFH period, specifically chinups/pullups and pushups each 3x/week, and deliberate cardio (biking) 30-60 min also 3x/week. My hints of RSI are so far exclusively in my right wrist, so I have good reason to believe that a vertical mouse would help (or switching to mousing left-handed).