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Re: Multiple Mice
- To: "Discussion of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis etc.." <http://www.ITSSRV1.UCSF.EDU/~SOREHAND>, Sharon Mello <http://www.EARTHLINK.NET/~slmello>
- Subject: Re: Multiple Mice
- From: http://www./~robert (Red Hat Linux User)
- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 14:08:31 -0400
- In-Reply-To: <35DC327C.413A4AFC@earthlink.net>
- XX-from: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)
The No Hands Mouse (www.nohandsmouse.com, 800-57-MOUSE) may be easier on
your toes. It uses a pivoting mechanism around your ankle.
Note: I am simply a happy user. I have no financial stake in this company.
> From: Sharon Mello <http://www.EARTHLINK.NET/~slmello>
> Date: Thu Aug 20, 7:28am
>
> Larisa - Be careful with your foot-mouse that you don't acquire problems in
> your foot. There are muscles, tendons and ligaments there too. You didn't
> solve the problem completely (but very inventively, I might add) so just be
> careful and don't overuse your foot. People get plantar fascitis in their
> heels and not knowing the anatomy of the foot, I imagine it's put together
> similar to the hand--both five digits but not as dextrous and hands. Just
> don't go "hog wild"!. Good luck!
>
> sharon in Fremont, Ca.
>
> Larisa wrote:
>
> > I, too, tried spreading the mouse-work around with 2 different mice; but
> > now I've made a foot-mouse for myself, and don't use any other one. All I
> > did was attach the upper part of a thong sandal to a standard mouse, and
> > stick some thick rubber onto the left button so I could push it with my
> > toe. It's very comfortable, and I don't have to strain my hands at all.
> >
> > Larisa Migachyov * Quant'e bella giovinezza
> > Biomechanical Engineering * Che si fugge tuttavia!
> > Stanford University * Chi vuol esser lieto, sia;
> > http://www.stanford.edu/~lvm * Di doman non c'e certezza.