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Experiencing Wrist Pain?

You're not alone. An increasing number of people today are reporting incidences of muscle, tendon, and nerve pain—particularly in their hands, wrists, arms, and back. One of the most common causes of pain is working for long periods of time in one position or with a tool that requires repetitive motion. For many people in the workplace today, it's common practice to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. A recent study shows that the average office worker spends nearly six hours each day on a computer. Without frequent breaks and other forms of exercise, this general lack of physical movement can lead to any one of a number of related conditions, including:

These conditions have a lot in common and are generally the result of repetitive movements or strains to related muscles in the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. These manifest themselves as pains that endure long after the end of the work day.

Pen tablets and pen displays provide an ergonomic alternative to traditional input devices, allowing you to work with your computer with minimal effort and from a relaxed position. They assume all the normal functions of a traditional computer mouse including basic navigation and selection but provide vital ergonomic advantages. With Bamboo, you can interface with your computer with minimal effort, and from a relaxed position.

A More Natural Way to Interface with Your Computer

More than 20 years ago, the mouse revolutionized the way we interact with computers, however over time, we've discovered that this device is an increasing source of health complaints around the world.

Eliminate repetitive strain and fatigue in muscles

Most mice require the repetitive muscle movements, causing unusual fatigue on certain muscles in the arm. At the same time, other arm muscles are continually at rest in the same position causing an uneven distribution of use that creates stress over long periods of time. Eventually, this misuse can lead to pain in the hands, wrists, arms and back.

Natural position of hand and arm

Wacom pens allow you to hold your hand in a relaxed handshake position that eliminates forearm twisting. Holding a pen distributes the use of muscles among your fingers, hand, and arm evenly and naturally. There is no need to twist the forearm away from its natural position and strain muscles and tendons.

Full control with minimum effort

Wacom pen tablets and displays offer a supplemental way to work with your computer, providing a more comfortable and natural way to work. Alternating among input devices such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a pen is an effective way to reduce stress on your hand and wrist.