RSI - Recommendations for computer input devices?

[Motorman74]

I've had a proper flare up of carpal tunnel syndrome, due to a work project that is requiring far more spreadsheet driving that I'd like.

Has anyone got any personal recommendations for an input device to replace a mouse - I'm not worried about cost, as I'll be doing a DSE assessment and getting work to pay for it, as soon as I've worked out what the process for that is. I'm sure there will be recommendations on the tail end of that process, but I'd be interested if anyone has found a device that is a proper game changer.

I've been trying an Anker vertical mouse for 6 weeks or so now, but I wasn't convinced from the outset, and I'm still not - I'm less efficient using it, and it hasn't solved the problem.

[Roderick Spode]

Motorman74 said:

I've been trying an Anker vertical mouse for 6 weeks or so now, but I wasn't convinced from the outset, and I'm still not - I'm less efficient using it, and it hasn't solved the problem.

I have an Evoluent vertical mouse, and that made a big difference for me in relieving symptoms. It took a few weeks to get the hang of, but I'm easily as fast with it now as I was with a traditional mouse. I spend most of my day driving spreadsheets and technical drawing packages that require precision, and have found this to be perfect for the task.

https://evoluent.com/products/vm4rw/

Prior to this I spent 20 years out on site doing a more physical job, so suddenly being confined behind a desk driving a computer made my elbow throw a hissy fit in protest. This mouse appears to have ameliorated it somewhat.

[Motorman74]

Roderick Spode said:

I have an Evoluent vertical mouse, and that made a big difference for me in relieving symptoms. It took a few weeks to get the hang of, but I'm easily as fast with it now as I was with a traditional mouse. I spend most of my day driving spreadsheets and technical drawing packages that require precision, and have found this to be perfect for the task.

https://evoluent.com/products/vm4rw/

Prior to this I spent 20 years out on site doing a more physical job, so suddenly being confined behind a desk driving a computer made my elbow throw a hissy fit in protest. This mouse appears to have ameliorated it somewhat.

That looks a lot better than what I am using now - thanks for the feedback, I'd not even heard of Evoluent but once I'll look into getting one.

[Riley Blue]

Also have a look at the Posturite range: https://www.posturite.co.uk/ergonomic-accessories/...

[lufbramatt]

Also love my Evoluent vertical mouse. On my second one now (to be fair, the first one lasted about 10 years) and never have any wrist pain.

Use it for 3D CAD, no issues with accuracy. The current ones have 4 sensitivity settings and I find the third highest is spot on.

Weirdly I now really struggle to use a normal flat mouse although the IT staff are always cursing when they have to do anything to my workstation

[Motorman74]

Thanks all!

[Derek Smith]

I use a selection of input devices. I had a couple pads - a small one, A6, for normal work, placed vertically, and an A4 for more delicate work. I also have two trackballs, a Perixx for my right hand and a EX-G (can't find the make) for left. I'm vaguely ambidextrous but anyone can get used to them with practice.

My trick is to vary which I use. Varies the stresses.

I've had both trackballs for years, my Waacom for even longer, and my A4 Huionn since a year or so before Covid. All reliable, although the EX-G eats batteries.

The left-hand trackball is made by Elecom. Not a great choice for left-handers, but at least the one I bought is quite good. I use it the most.