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A Comparison of Muscular Activity Involved in the Use of Two Different Types of Computer Mouse

Kumar R., Kumar S.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

2008

Vol. 14, No. 3

305--311

Two types of computer input devices, a conventional mouse and a roller bar one, were studied in terms of muscular activitiy in m. trapezius dexter, m. deltoideus anterior dexter and m. extensor digitorum dexter, and comfort rating. Fifteen university students and employees participated in this study. The order of the devices was random. While a task was performed, electromyography (EMG) data were recorded for each test. Muscular activity was found to be significantly lower for the roller bar mouse than for the conventional one. Comfort rating indicated there was a significant difference in moving a cursor with the conventional mouse compared to the roller bar one. It is concluded that a roller bar mouse allowed the subjects to work closer to the body compared to the conventional one, thus the former can be recommended as a general means of reducing upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.

A New Approach to the Mouse Arm Syndrome

Ullman J., Kangas N., Ullman P., Wartenberg F., Ericson M.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

2003

Vol. 9, No. 4

463--477

OBJECTIVES: The study validates a new computer mouse concept. The tested device is a small mouse with a pivoting pen-shaped handle. The hypothesis behind the design is the assumptions that the pen grip requires less static tension than the normal mouse grip and that fine-motor, high precision tasks normally are done with finger movements with forearm at rest. METHODS: Four muscles were monitored with electromyography (EMG) during work with a new mouse and with a traditional mouse. RESULTS: EMG activity was significant lower, in M. pronator teres - 46%, M. extensor digitorum - 46%, M. trapezius - 69%, and M. levator scapulae - 82%, during work with the new mouse as compared to the traditional mouse. CONCLUSION: Altering the design of the computer mouse can significantly reduce muscular tension.