Introduction

It is a well known fact that neck, shoulders, arms and hands complaints (NSAH)* frequently occur. Working with a conventional computer mouse may result in complaints like tingling, pain and /or obstruction of blood flow to and from the arms and hands. Another indication of NSAH is a restricted rotation of the head.

Absence from work due to these complaints as a result of working with the computer is estimated at around 20% (ref. Dutch statistics).

 Prevent Gripping and Pinching

The concept of the ergonomic mouse by Hippus is to prevent excessive gripping and pinching. Contrary to conventional computer mice you don't have to continuously lift (hover) the fingers, to prevent accidental switching.

         HandShoeMouse                       Conventional Mouse

The shape allows for the hand to continuously rest on the mouse body in a relaxed fashion. As a result relaxation is realized in hand, arm, shoulders and neck, this again reduces the risk of NSAH / RSI to a minimum.

This computer mouse, developed by Erasmus MC (Erasmus University Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands) prevents and/or reduces the above mentioned complaints to a minimum. Fundamental as well as field research have shown the positive effects of working with this special computer mouse.

* Complaints of Arm, Neck and/or Shoulder (CANS)