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HOW WE HOLD OUR MOUSE AND WRIST PAIN IN GAMING | HP BOOST #7
By Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS·
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How you hold your mouse matters when you have wrist pain. In this HP Boost video episode, our physical therapist walks through the different ways he has seen people hold the mouse, the way he recommends holding it, and the performance trade-off he describes in his guide to ergonomics and posture.
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Wrist Pain and How We Hold the Mouse
This episode I'm going to be going over why the way we hold the mouse is extremely important when dealing with wrist pain. I'll be speaking about the different ways I've seen people hold the mouse, the RIGHT WAY and... I also discuss the performance trade-off I've mentioned in my guide to ergonomics/posture.What did you think? Please don't hesitate to send me a message or DM me on twitter - I'm always open to learning how I can help you guys learn better. Until the next episode!

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Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Dr. Matthew Hwu earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences and completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy residency through Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, where he developed a deep clinical foundation in musculoskeletal and overuse injuries.
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