[Closed] How do you position your mouse?

The BC Workers's Compensation board has several publications on this.
This one: http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/mouse.pdf
Specifically addresses the mouse -- but I haven't read it

This is the one I was looking for, though -- it addresses all aspects of computer workstation ergonomics.
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/comptr_wrkstn.pdf
It is geared toward Repetitive Strain Injury, but the principles apply.

One critical thing that neither mentions, is that you need to keep relaxed, and do frequent loosening movements of head, neck, shoulders arms and hands.
I had chronic shoulder pains for years until I got a keyboard drawer at the proper height, a food rest, and had my monitors placed properly.

Posture is also critical, and they have other articles there. There is a whole page of stuff on ergonomics in general at:
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/ergonomics/default.asp

Good luck (at the chairs as well as at the tables)
--VS

Originally posted by VorpalF2F
The BC Workers's Compensation board has several publications on this.
This one: http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/mouse.pdf
Specifically addresses the mouse -- but I haven't read it

This is the one I was looking for, though -- it addresses all aspects of computer workstation ergonomics.
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/comptr_wrkstn.pdf
It is geared toward Repetitive Strain Injury, but the principles apply.

One critical thing that neither mentions, is that you need to keep relaxed, and do frequent loosening movements of head, neck, shoulders arms and hands.
I had chronic shoulder pains for years until I got a keyboard drawer at the proper height, a food rest, and had my monitors placed properly.

Posture is also critical, and they have other articles there. There is a whole page of stuff on ergonomics in general at:
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/ergonomics/default.asp

Good luck (at the chairs as well as at the tables)
--VS

These publications are awesome! I didn't realize about the monitor height. Many thanks.

What mouse do you use, what model? I have used some mouses that just after a while is breaking your hand, they are so uncomfortable. Maybe you need to change the mouse not the way you hold it. As for myself I'm using Logitech MX518 and it's like my elbow is just off the table while the rest of the arm is on the table, and the table height is about 5cm below my nipple while sitting, and I can sit like that comfortably for hours. And your computer screen is right in front of you right? It's not like to one side of the table to get more room for papers, because looking at the monitor while sitting kinda sideways just breaks you up.

I usually move the backrest down and rest my head on it - better for neck, I also straighten my feet and rest them on a small bench. My handrest is about the same level as my desk so sometimes i keep the mouse on the edge of the table, so my arm/wrist rests on the armrest and the palm/mouse is on the table. I'm not a physichist ofc so thats just my opinion. I feel like its better for my neck to lean back. Also I suggest you use a mousepad with gel-wristsupport.

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poker set up must be as good and comfortable as it can be!