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Posted By Crim
Does anyone have experience of the "No Hands Mouse"?
This is a recent (I think?) innovation whereby the mouse is one or two foot pedals and saves the user from using a typical hand operated mouse.
Some advertised advantages are hands are kept at the keyboard and the prevention of carpel tunnel syndrome and RSI.
I wonder if there is potential for harmful effects for the feet/ankles knees etc.?
For those not aware of this you can just Google no hands mouse and look at any on the list. I found one with 2 foot pedals like driving a car and having a video on U tube.
Many thanks
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Posted By Dave Merchant
Their ads suggest it's useful for people who already have RSI/CTS as it gives their wrist a rest; and for the disabled; but in terms of preventing it in the first place, I can't see the logic. You still need to make the same number of joint movements each day, just with a different joint. You're also using larger muscle groups to control your ankle than you'd use for your hand - they're less sensitive so the movements have to be larger too.
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Posted By cara
I've just seen one that works on head movements.... type hands free mouse into google. sounds clever
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Posted By ScotsAM
The pilot targeting system of an Apache Longbow would be a useful system if converted into a no hands mouse.
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Posted By Ian Mitchell
Coincidentally, I was researching the exact same thing this morning, after seeing an article in (I think) the Metro paper the previous day.
I am looking at it for an employee who already has issues with constantly clicking the mouse etc.
I see it as 'worth a go' for this type of scenario. I agree that as a preventive measure it is no better than using the hands. It would just cause foot RSI!
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Posted By Crim
Ian, The Metro is where my wife first saw it, she has a vested interest as she already has RSI and started working at a call centre last week.
I would appreciate further info from yourself if you get anywhere?
ScotsAM, could you please elaborate?
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