Effect of Grasping Computer Mouse on Median Nerve Conduction Velocity in Computer Users

HAYTHAM M. EL-HAFEZ, Ph.D., RAGHDA A.M. IBRAHIM, M.Sc.;; SAMY HASSANEN, M.D., RANIA N. KARKOSHA, Ph.D.;

doi:10.21608/mjcu.2018.60598

Effect of Grasping Computer Mouse on Median Nerve Conduction Velocity in Computer Users

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

The Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University* and The Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University**

10.21608/mjcu.2018.60598

Abstract

Abstract
Background: Computer users with a long daily duration of computer use experienced musculoskeletal and neural symptoms.
Aim of Study: To examine the possible effect of grasping the computer mouse on median nerve conduction velocity in computer users.
Material and Methods: Forty adult computer users of both genders participated in this study. Their age ranged from 20 to 45 years old and they were using computer as a basic agent in their work. The computer users assigned in to two groups: Group A: Twenty participants using computer from 2 to 4 years and Group B: Twenty participants using computer from 5 to 7 year. The Median nerve conduction velocity of both dominant and non-dominant hands of both groups was measured.
Results: There is a great effect of using computer mouse on median nerve conduction velocity in computer users.
Conclusion: Using the computer mouse for a long time affect the median nerve conduction velocity in computer users.

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