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A Wacom tablet represents a more comfortable and natural way for many photographers, designers, engineers, and artists to work. Customers tell us that being able to use a pen helps them alleviate mouse and trackball induced repetitive stress injuries.
"I began to have problems with my wrist at home when using a mouse with my Mac, and a similar thing was happening at work. A friend of mine recommended using a tablet as an alternative input device, saying it was more natural to use a pen than a mouse. So I purchased a Wacom tablet. It was a bit strange at first to use a pen, but after a short while it was wonderful! No more problems with my wrist and I've since recommended it to many others."
-Billy
"I had the beginnings of carpal tunnel syndrome very early in my career as an interactive designer. After a day of working at the computer my arm would go numb with sharp pains in my wrist. I tried track balls, special wrist braces, prescription drugs and therapy. One day I decided to pick up the new Wacom pen tablet, which I thought was a great deal. Within a week of using the tablet my pain went away. I now have no mice in my office and rely on the Wacom for everything. I'm sure it's saved me from a career of wrist-pain and high medical bills."
-Eric
“I was being treated for Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hands and had tried every mouse-substitute I could find. In my job, I author a huge web site, and my hand is constantly moving the cursor whether I'm composing graphics or text. For me, holding the Wacom pen means holding your hand in an open, relaxed position with zero force and zero reaching. I can even hold it while I type, eliminating the need to put it down and pick it up all the time. If my arm gets tired, I put the tablet in my lap. So, instead of my condition slowing me down, my Wacom tablet helps me keep up the pace.”
- Steve
“I currently use a Wacom tablet that has saved my career! I have tendonitis in both my forearms from using a mouse for several years. I switched to a trackball and then had irritation in my right thumb. I am using a tablet now and have no pain. Thanks to Wacom I can continue to produce graphic projects and now I don't have to think about changing careers because of my tendonitis. Thanks!”
- Matthew Santa Cruz
"Two years ago I had carpal tunnel syndrome-- two neurologists said I had to have surgery or cause irreparable damage to my hand. I tried a Wacom and within three weeks my pain was completely gone. I teach Photoshop, so this affected my career. Because of Wacom, I avoided surgery and can continue to do the work I love.”
- Fatima NeJame, Palm Beach Photographic Centre, FL
"Most of my waking hours involve the use of my hands. As a graphic/digital artist, writer and avid sewer, I had developed RSI severely enough to awaken at night from the pain, even with wearing a rigid splint on my arm at night and a support glove during the day. My physician recommended surgery. I opted for a Wacom tablet and stretching/strength exercises. Within 90 days the pain had vanished and I ceased wearing gloves and splints. That was in 1998 and I would not consider being without a tablet on either my laptop or desktop.”
-Terre
"For a long time I was feeling wrist-strain from working 8 hours a day at a computer with a mouse and then going to play guitar at night. I was introduced to the Wacom tablet about 2 years ago and I must say that it has made my wrists happy since! The pen interface is a much more natural position for me as I don’t have my hand clawed on a mouse as I work. My computing experience is happier too as I avoid developing carpal tunnel syndrome when I leave my computer to play my guitar for many more hours at night! Thank you Wacom!"
- Shelby Cinca, Arlington, VA
| - The above accounts were unsolicited submissions by users of Wacom pen tablets and Wacom Technology Corporation has made no attempt to verify or substantiate these accounts. Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. Individual results may vary. Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation. |
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