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I would be grateful if somebody could give the same kind of advice on how to use a foot switch without experiencing ankle pain. I bought the Savant Elite USB dual foot switch along with SmartNav 4 AT and I use it as a mouse clicker. The Savant Elite Foot Switch User�s Manual isn't that much useful. It only says very general warnings which I put below:
It's probably best to switch it up a bit here and there. Personally, I like to put my foot on something to slightly elevate it, and let my toes hang over the edge. The switch is light enough that it can be actuated just by flexing the toes instead of the whole foot.
An old trick from drumming is to leave your foot off the pedal when you're not using it, a lot of strain from playing the bass drum comes from hovering over the switch waiting instead of actually pushing on it.
Of course, standard disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, it's probably best to ask one before trying anything, especially internet advice.
The foot switch is flexible enough that any angle can be achieved, really. I don't have direct comparison data, but I would assume that it's more based on usage than anything else. I generally prefer having my legfurther outstretched when using it, but then again that's how I drive, as well, so it's more natural for me. I do get up and walk during the day so it can break up the monotony of foot switch usage (i guess this would count as a stretch)
Do you use pedals as mouse clickers? If so, do you use them as the only mouse clickers (i.e. you use neither computer mice nor keyboard shortcuts in addition to the pedals)?
