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Someone asked about a joystick mouse on RSI-East, but I thought there
might be wider interest in this . . . Following is an e-mail I got
recently and not yet incorporated into the TIFAQ.

Note website URL at bottom of forwarded e-mail.

Scott

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>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 10:00:15 +0100
>From: Tom Schmidt <tom@animax.no>
>Organization: AnimaX International A/S
>To: wrightks@telis.org
>Subject: ergonomic mouse
>
>Our company has developed together with Professor Arne Aaras in Norway
a
>new <ergonomic> mouse.  This mouse has a new design. When using the
>mouse you rest your palm of your hand on foot of mouse in a <hand
shake>
>position which is a more a natural resting position.
>
>The scientific test is so far very promising. EMG test shows
>significantly lower muscle load both in under and upper arm.  And also
>(which was very surprising) the EMG showed less load in neck and
>shoulder. In addition you will have less pressure on CT because you do
>not bend your wrist when using the mouse.
>
>But keep in mind. The mouse do not cure RSI or CTS. That is a doctors
>job. But it might prevent injuries!?
>
>For your reference the scientific study will be published this month in
><International Journal of Human Computer Interaction>
>
>If you have any question or need further information you can send me a
>mail or take a look at our web. From the web you can download the
>scientific study!
>
>Tom
>
>Animax International A/S
>Gladengveien 3b
>N-0603 Oslo, Norway
>
>Phone:   +47 22660500
>Fax    +47 22660501
>mailto:tom@animax.no
>http://www.animax.no