Prophylaxis
The most important thing is to take regular breaks from movement and to do stretching exercises for the stressed joints during this time. Furthermore, the danger of a mouse arm can be easily reduced by holding the mouse loosely in the hand, reducing the “click speed”, switching between mouse and keyboard and trying to find a balance to the stressful activity in your free time.
Prognosis
The prognosis for a mouse arm depends mainly on the patient himself. The right behavior can prevent the development of a mouse arm. The earlier the symptoms are perceived, the better the prognosis, since the damage is even smaller and the pain memory has not been activated.
With small changes at the workplace it is easy to prevent the mouse arm itself, or, if the mouse arm is already in place, a deterioration. If the affected person visits the doctor too late, the treatment is more difficult and the prognosis worse.
