There are currently over 200 million computers in use around the world and the figure is predicted to grow to 440 million by the year 2000. Most of these computers use a mouse or similar pointing device. Modern software such as Windows and other graphics programs make extensive use of the mouse, accounting for up to two thirds of computer time. There is increasing concern among scientists, medical practitioners, health, the Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) and insurance authorities around the world over the potential health risk of mouse usage. "As we move further toward an information economy, this problem is only going to get worse". Neil Taslitz, executive director of National Repetitive Strain Injury Foundation. Most repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are preventable.

According to a 1995 study by the Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA), the incidence rate of Repetitive Stress Injury over a 5-year period is 1 user in every 6 for those who use a PC more than 2 hours per day. Today, it represents 62% of all North American worker's compensation claims. However, almost one in every four keyboard users experiences pain but do not necessarily report injury.

In the United States alone, estimates of the cost and extent of RSI related injury amongst computer users are staggering - leading to a cost to the community approaching $100 billion (USA TODAY). The Average Cost per incidence of RSI is now $12,000. This includes: Lost work with full wages, replacement wages, lost productivity, and medical treatment, not including surgery. RSI is now the leading workplace injury. If surgery is required, the average cost is $43,000 per incidence according to the American Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In 1994, over 200,000 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) operations were performed in the United States. The median jury award for carpal tunnel syndrome injury cases climbed 17% in 1996 to $52,610. Office related verdicts accounted for about five percent of the cases. (Personal Injury Verdict Reviews)

These are the reasons the Softwrist^TM wrist support was developed. It is designed to reduce the strain and pressure on the hand, wrist, and forearm while using computer pointing devices. The Softwrist^TM wrist support is being praised as an exceptional ergonomic accessory.