Fitness
Mouse Reach Zone
Mouse reach zone keeps the pointer beside the keyboard within elbow distance—preventing all-day shoulder abduction that drives trap and neck tightness.
Mouse reach zone keeps the pointer within elbow distance so the shoulder does not abduct all day—right-hand users place the mouse just beside the keyboard, not on the far desk edge. Keyboard trays and large pads should move together; trackballs or central mice shrink reach for narrow shoulders.
Common questions
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Is a trackball better for shoulder strain?
For some people—central placement cuts reach. Test one to two weeks; forearm and thumb load can rise if you grip too hard or skip breaks.
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