I developed RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in my index fingers due excessive mouse clicking. I might consider a trackball as many people suggested.

But how does trackball help? I can see it get 2 buttons and a ball which require some fingers to operate on. Will I RSI while I click on the buttons with other healthy fingers?

Logitech TrackMan Wheel:

I highly doubt this trackball, I assume we are still using the index and middle finger for clicking.

Logitech Marble Mouse:

I think we will use the thumb to click the left button, will I develop RSI on my thumb? And the right button, which finger should I use?

If you know other trackball which might help, please tell me which is the design that help to avoid the stress.

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Here's what worked for me:

1 - Quit mousing altogether. I now use a Kensington Expert Mouse Trackball and swap back and forth every couple of days.

2 - Touch type. If I start getting lazy and begin to hunt and peck, things start hurting.

Here's what didn't work:

1 - Foot pedals of any sort. They just move the pain from the hands to the lower back.

2 - Wacom Tablet. A whole new location for RSI to kick in! Joy!

3 - Continuing computer use at pre-RSI levels. When it's all said and done, you're gonna have to change your computer habits. If you can't quit playing WoW altogether, you'll have to at least cut down drastically.

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