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Repetitive strain injuries — often called RSIs for short — are a set of musculoskeletal disorders caused by holding an unnatural position for too long, or by repeating the same motion over and over again. Typing on a keyboard and using a mouse have both been known to cause RSIs after years of using a computer every day, and these ailments tend to manifest initially as pain, weakness, or numbness in your fingers and wrists. These conditions can often be alleviated by avoiding the offending position; however, this is not always possible and occasionally the effects of RSIs can be both long tern and debilitating, often requiring surgery in extreme cases.
If you spend a long time using a computer, for whatever purpose, it is important to consider the ergonomics of your environment, and while most computer users consider things like space requirements, monitor height and positioning, keyboard and chairs, the humble mouse is often neglected. Prolonged use of a mouse can cause problems related to wrist health such as carpel tunnel syndrome and using the right type of mouse can help minimise aches and pains.
