Nah, I’m not talking about the movie. Sideways is not only a great way to explain 2020, but it’s also a great position for a mouse (the computer peripheral, not the rodent).
In my time spent outside of Birds, I teach yoga, and I have a passion for the longevity of movement in our bodies. Over the span of our lives, we subject ourselves to modern living which includes sitting or standing for long periods of time, occupational habits, playing sports and working out. We also get injured in accidents. These events affect us, and if we’re not aware of what we’re doing or have done, we’ll most likely normalize pain and discomfort for too long.
Enter: the VERTICAL ergonomic mouse.
I wrote a blog post back in the day about office ergonomics. The one thing that was missing was a mouse that I could get on board with. You may have seen mice with a large trackball, or with a larger mouse “hump.” This mouse is sits on a 57 degree vertical angle, relieving the base of your palm and wrist, allowing the nerves in the carpal tunnel to run freely. Naturally, your hand rests in a similar position with the palm facing the body, ergo, ergonomics (see what I did there?).
I’ve had the mouse for about a week, and overall, I do like it. It takes a little getting used to, but my wrist and hand are definitely in a more natural position. It’s wireless and rechargeable (no batteries, so better for the environment). It has a few hot buttons to which I’ve assigned random tasks, like opening up Windows Explorer and muting.
Now that some of us are still working from home, I suggest re-evaluating your office desk situation. Here’s a great resource: https://www.humantech.com/your-work-from-home-toolbox/