A study has found out, that highly intense use of the finger, while handling a regular computer mouse, as in e-learning, may lead to hand or finger aches and pains eventually resulting in chronic complaints. A statically and dynamically stabilised finger and hand palm arch is needed to prevent complaints.
Biomechanical research has shown that a palm-supporting-surface provides a better solution to prevent neck, shoulder, arm, and hand complaints. Therefore, it is recommended to use a computer mouse, which minimises or even eliminates the grip forces to hold the mouse.