When HN users recommended it
1 HN user recommended this in 2012, in one comment.
20072026
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Isokinetics Inc Hand Exercise Squeeze
Amazon's catalog no longer lists this product (checked 2026-11-02). The name comes from the link HN users posted.
I, too, have battled with RSI in my right hand and wrist. Things that helped:
Posture. Back straight; elbows bent 90 degrees (no less); monitor at eye level so neck is straight.
Physical therapy. Deep-tissue massage; fascia massage with tennis or golf ball; theraputty [1]; hand exercise balls [2]; and stretching.
Standing desk. Went with the DIY model, though I hear the motorized ones are choice. I switched to standing because of general health concerns with sitting, not because of RSI. However it has had tangential benefits there in that it seems easier to get the right height so my elbows are bent 90 degrees.
Chair. I still sit some of the time I'm working. The greatest chair I've ever sat on is the Swopper [3].
Keyboard. I use the DAS Keyboard [4]. It's clicky, but not ergonomic. I find the clickyness helps me use a lighter touch and still type fast.
Mouse. I use the Logitech Trackman Wheel [5]. It's long since discontinued. I bought a new-in-box specimen on ebay to replace my old one when it became unreliable.
[1]: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_6?url=search-alias%...
[2]: http://www.amazon.com/Isokinetics-Inc-Hand-Exercise-Squeeze/...
[3]: http://www.swopper.com/www.swopper.com/index.html
[4]: http://www.daskeyboard.com/
[5]: http://reviews.logitech.com/7061/166/logitech-trackman-wheel...