Elbow rests for PC use?

Energize · 3 May 2014 at 23:47

I find that, with my glass desk at least, my mouse elbow has been getting sore after extensive computer use, obviously when my work involves computers that is a problem. Are there any elbow rests that people here find useful for computer use, are any particular materials better than others etc.?

Caged · 3 May 2014 at 23:49

I'm intrigued as to how you're managing to sit so that your elbow is on the desk instead of hovering over the arm rest on your chair.

Zefan · 4 May 2014 at 00:24

I - like many others on here I imagine - tend to sit fully underneath the desk with arms resting on top.

OP, take a look at the BoogieBug XL. I believe OcUK do offers on these sometimes. I place keyboard, mouse and arms on one of these.

Haggisman · 4 May 2014 at 00:28

Chair with armrests sounds appropriate...

BloodyL · 4 May 2014 at 00:36

If you are sitting with your arm free in space then do a search for an ERGO ARM REST.

Dave**** · 4 May 2014 at 11:42

Zefan said:
I - like many others on here I imagine - tend to sit fully underneath the desk with arms resting on top.

OP, take a look at the BoogieBug XL. I believe OcUK do offers on these sometimes. I place keyboard, mouse and arms on one of these.

I used this until my old deathadder mouse broke and I started using my razer mamba.
Because I found the mamba would not work on it (the mouse cursor would wobble as it was moved).
So be careful if you decide to buy one and have a check to see if your mouse will work on it.

Sliver · 4 May 2014 at 12:44

You could consider buying elbow pads, like the skateboarders use. I have a similar problem but my elbows are always on the arm rests on my PC chair. I ended buying a more expensive chair with comfy padded arm rests which has helped, but my elbows still get a little sore.

EGuitarStar · 4 May 2014 at 12:45

You'll get pointy elbows.

twist3d0n3 · 4 May 2014 at 13:19

i've got a folded scarf under my elbow

ElliorR · 4 May 2014 at 13:29

Zefan said:
I - like many others on here I imagine - tend to sit fully underneath the desk with arms resting on top.

OP, take a look at the BoogieBug XL. I believe OcUK do offers on these sometimes. I place keyboard, mouse and arms on one of these.

You can't be very productive like that.