Help For Arthritic Hands

[Rockytime]

I have neuropathy and arthritis in my hand so when I am using the mouse on the computer I have difficulty controlling  the pointer I have the pointer turned sown as slow as can be but still my mouse slides around my desk so easily that I still have trouble. I have found a solution that works for me. Rubber shelf liner. It slows the mouse and therefore slows the pointer giving me better control.

[meflick]

Excellent idea Les. Thanks for sharing.

[Frank Pellow]

I have somewhat that same problem and somewhat the same solution.

[OCtoolguy]

Thanks Les. I will pass this along to a few people I know who have the same problem.

[John B]

A simple solution to not very nice problem.
Well done Les.

[NC Scroller]

Having spent 30+ years in the IT world I have found that the use of a mouse pad, even with a optical mouse, is easier then on the surface of a desk or table.

[edward]

I have the same problem,  the mouse pictured looks like the same one I have.

[Sycamore67]

Finding a good mouse or mouse pad can be a huge help with arthritis.  But, this should also carry over to the rest of our work.  I found that holding on to work pieces when I scroll saw can cause my hands to hurt.  I sometimes glue small knobs temporarily into a work piece to make it easier on my hands.  Also, remind yourself to relax your grip on a work piece.

I guess I am very sensitive to this topic as I have had serious surgery on both hands.  The hands are a precious resources and we need to protect them.  I constantly try to find ways of doing things in my workshop that are easier on my hands.

[teachnlearn]

When I was in college going thru engineering one department was bioengineering. They had a program to search for and design adaptions for the disabled. They continually communicated with all the engineering department professors for help from the other engineering fields. We had many projects from them. There are many adaptions and programs that help the disabled adapt. Here is one link of many that can be searched. RJF

https://www.grayingwithgrace.com/what-is-the-best-computer-mouse-for-arthritic-hands/

[Be_O_Be]

  Never had any luck without a mouse pad. I have found a mouse pad that has a gel pad sewn into the wrist area of the pad to help with sleepy hands. It tends to keep the wrist level with the palm of the hand. Due to an injury when I was young my right index finger tends to go numb very quickly when using a mouse, the solution for me is to have the mouse settings set for left hand use and I then use my right middle finger on the right mouse button. The index finger is just used to right click or in my case left click. This solved the numbing issue but drives everyone crazy when they use my computer.

[Rockytime]

5 hours ago, Be_O_Be said:

  Never had any luck without a mouse pad. I have found a mouse pad that has a gel pad sewn into the wrist area of the pad to help with sleepy hands. It tends to keep the wrist level with the palm of the hand. Due to an injury when I was young my right index finger tends to go numb very quickly when using a mouse, the solution for me is to have the mouse settings set for left hand use and I then use my right middle finger on the right mouse button. The index finger is just used to right click or in my case left click. This solved the numbing issue but drives everyone crazy when they use my computer.

I've also changed my mouse over. Keeps my wife from using it!