I can't find information about which mouse sensitivity settings are more healthy (from an orthopedic or ergonomic point of view). More sensitivity? Less?
Personally, I can get used to any mouse sensitivity setting, but it doesn't have to mean anything...
Does someone know something about it?
Asked by java.is.for.desktop on February 16, 2010. Last Edited on February 16, 2010.
I've done some research into ergonomic mice in the past, and while I can't cite any articles, I can remember reading that higher sensitivity is healthy because it requires less movement of the hand. In general, you want to set the sensitivity to the highest setting that you can comfortably use without having to correct your cursor's position after each movement.
Answered by Emory Bell on February 16, 2010.
Yes, "higher sensitivity equals better", is something most people would expect. But I remember reading something about the fact, that human hands are not "suited" for periodic micro-movements, and that such micro-movements are better to be avoided for some reason... :( - java.is.for.desktop on February 17, 2010
An argument against "higher is better" would be that too high means that people tend to cramp up in order to control those micro-movements. It's probably a question about finding a personal (subjective!) balance between reducing movement and reducing micro-movement effort. - torbengb on August 15, 2010
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Unless someone could show me some publications with EMG measurements this is bound to be very subjective - Ivo Flipse on February 17, 2010