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RSI + Wacoms Ergonomic Mouse

Posted by Liza Murphy on

RSI + Wacoms Ergonomic Mouse

In about February this year I started getting really bad RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) from using of all things a Wacom. It seemed to come out of nowhere and got to the point where I couldn't draw at all without significant pain in my elbow/wrist and shoulder. My hand was in a splint for about 6 weeks and I couldn't use my wrist. I was diagnosed with De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Its been 6 months now and I have been to a hand therapist but doing illustrations was still very painful. In July this year I started seeing a Occupational Therapist recommended by a friend. I...

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