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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Patients

  1. What is the MouseKeyDo System?
  2. Who can benefit from the MouseKeyDo System?
  3. What makes the MouseKeyDo System different?
  4. How long will it take to learn the MouseKeyDo System and see results? Is it hard to learn?
  5. What kind of results can I expect?
  6. What does the MouseKeyDo System include?
  7. How can I get the MouseKeyDo System?
  8. How else can I pay for the MouseKeyDo system?
  9. I prefer hands-on training to working with a CD-ROM. Where can I find a trainer?
  10. Will my insurance cover the MouseKeyDo System?
  11. What are some of the workman's compensation insurance carriers currently approving use of the MouseKeyDo System for the treatment of injured workers?
  12. Whose employees use the MouseKeyDo System?
  13. How can I learn more about the MouseKeyDo System?


1. What is the MouseKeyDo System?

The MouseKeyDo System is a program designed to change the way you type and mouse so you can use your computer with less pain and stress. It's proven effective both for managing chronic problems and for easing acute flare-ups.

You can use the MouseKeyDo System as an adjunct to your prescribed treatment plan or as a self-paced training program. After completing training, you can turn to the CD-ROM and manual or online program at any time to refresh your memory or reinforce your new skills. The program is fully portable, letting you practice at work, at home, in a classroom, or at your doctor's or therapist's office.

2. Who can benefit from the MouseKeyDo System?

This program is especially effective for anyone whose ability to work productively is limited by pain caused by nerve entrapment and/or tendinitis caused by inflammation.

Successful MouseKeyDo users have experienced relief from many specific diagnoses, including lateral and medial epicondylitis, DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, ganglionic cysts, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radial nerve entrapment, thoracic outlet syndrome, and myofascial neck and shoulder pain syndrome.

3. What makes the MouseKeyDo System different?

Studies show that a third of computer-related wrist, arm, and neck pain is caused by improper work habits and computer techniques, even in an office designed to be ergonomically correct. If your work habits are the cause of your pain, simply treating the symptoms won't solve the problem. The answer is to make permanent changes in the way you use your computer. The MouseKeyDo System was developed to do exactly that.

The MouseKeyDo System is a series of lessons that teach you new ways to use the keyboard and mouse, both on a desktop computer and on a laptop. The online program includes 2 added lessons on handheld use. Combining these techniques will help you work far more productively, and with far less pain. It was developed by Norman J. Kahan, M.D., a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist practicing in Cupertino, California - the heart of computer-centric Silicon Valley. Dr. Kahan based the System on the way the body naturally moves, drawing from clinical practice, scientific research, and a close study of computer and piano technique. Users feel better fast, return to work quickly, and avoid re-injuring themselves in the future.

4. How long will it take to learn the MouseKeyDo System and see results? Is it hard to learn?

Expect to spend a total of three to six hours to learn every aspect of the program: setting up your workspace, sitting, using the keyboard, using the mouse, a handheld device, and using a laptop. If you choose to cover only some aspects of the program, it will take less time. You can use the CD-ROM or the online program to learn at your own pace at home, at work, or at a physical therapy clinic - whatever is most convenient for you. If you have severe symptoms, you may also require a disciplined clinical and functional training program supervised by a licensed therapist.

The MouseKeyDo System may seem difficult at first, because it's so different from the typing and mousing techniques you're used to. Remember, you're learning an entirely new set of skills! Patience now will pay off in the long run. Once you've learned the exercises, practicing for just 20 minutes a day will help you get back to your previous level of productivity in a month or two.

5. What kind of results can I expect?

  • 89 percent of users report decreased pain after MouseKeyDo training.
  • The average user improved functioning by 25 percent.
  • A number of users who were so impaired they could no longer type at all were able to type for 3.6 hours after training.
  • More than a year after training, users report they still use the skills they learned, have less pain, and enjoy the same or better function.
  • Using the MouseKeyDo System CD-ROM and manual or online program allowed patients to complete training up to 75 percent faster than without it.
To learn more about the clinical efficacy of the MouseKeyDo System, read Dr. Kahan's article, "Outcomes of Mouse-Keyboard Training" Part I and Part II in the Research and Development section.

6. What does the MouseKeyDo System include?

The MouseKeyDo System is made up of two parts: a 98-page training manual and an interactive CD-ROM.

Computing Without Pain with the MouseKeyDo System covers 27 step-by-step lessons, with photo illustrations and practice exercises for each lesson. It also contains a discussion of the 12 most common computer-related injuries, a self-assessment quiz, and a training log to help you track your progress.

The companion CD-ROM features Dr. Kahan explaining and demonstrating all the techniques and practice exercises in 45 minutes of VHS-quality video. Dr. Kahan also performs "Doing the MouseKeyDo" - a fun original song that will help you remember the basics of your training! (System Requirements for playing the CD-ROM are compatible with Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP Home, XP Professional, Mac OSX, MacOS Classic, MacOS 9.x.)

NEW! The online program is available and includes all of the above, plus 2 added lessons on handheld use.

7. How can I get the MouseKeyDo System?

Are you billing your purchase to workers' compensation insurance? If so, we've set up a special page. Click here for the order form entitled "How to order the MouseKeyDo System through workers' compensation" to ensure you have the forms and information you need to complete your purchase.

If you're purchasing the MouseKeyDo System, you can order it through PayPal or MouseKeyDo/Udemy online training.

8. How else can I pay for the MouseKeyDo system?

If your employer offers health care flexible spending accounts or health care cafeteria accounts, you can purchase the MouseKeyDo System that way. You can also ask your employer if it covers the cost of the program through its environmental health and safety, human resources, or continuing education and training budgets.

9. I prefer hands-on training to working with a CD-ROM or online program. Where can I find a trainer?

We teach doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals the MouseKeyDo System so they can train you safely and efficiently. Our provider finder lets you search for a trained provider near you. Ask your therapist about the program.

10. Will my insurance cover the MouseKeyDo System?

Your employer's workers' compensation carrier may reimburse you if your doctor prescribes the MouseKeyDo System for you. Your doctor must be licensed as a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC).

Workers' compensation or private health insurance may also cover supervised training by a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist or licensed physician. Please check with your insurance plan.

11.What are some of the workman's compensation insurance carriers that have approved the use of the MouseKeyDo System for the treatment of injured workers?

A partial list of insurance companies currently approving the MouseKeyDo System includes:

Advanced Micro Devices
Apple
Applied Materials
Back Education and Sports Therapy
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA)
Chevron-Texaco
Cisco Systems
City of San Jose
Commerce One
County of Santa Clara
De Anza College
Department of Motor Vehicles
Facebook
Foothill College
Google
Hewlett Packard
Hospital Corporation of America - Good Samaritan Hospital
IBM
Keenan and Associates
Lam Research
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Microsoft
Mitsui-Comtech Incorporated
Nektar Therapeutics
Netflix
Oracle
Physical Performance Institute
Shell Oil
Solomon Smith Barney
Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC)
Tenet Health Care Foundation - Community Hospital of Los Gatos

If your worker's compensation insurance carrier is not on the list, tell them about the benefits of the MouseKeyDo training.

The System must be prescribed by a licensed Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) to qualify for coverage.

12. Whose employees use the MouseKeyDo System?

A partial list of our clients includes:

Advanced Micro Devices
Applied Materials
Back Education and Sports Therapy
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA)
Chevron-Texaco
Cisco Systems
City of San Jose
Commerce One
County of Santa Clara
De Anza College
Department of Motor Vehicles
Foothill College
Hewlett Packard
Hospital Corporation of America - Good Samaritan Hospital
IBM
Keenan and Associates
Lam Research
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Microsoft
Mitsui-Comtech Incorporated
Nektar Therapeutics
Physical Performance Institute
Shell Oil
Solomon Smith Barney
Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC)
Tenet Health Care Foundation - Community Hospital of Los Gatos

If your employer isn't on the list, tell them about the benefits of MouseKeyDo training!

13. How can I learn more about the MouseKeyDo System?

Click here to read Dr. Kahan's article, "Technique Addresses Computer-Related RSI." Part I will help you understand the causes of repetitive stress injuries. Part II will explain some of the specific techniques used in MouseKeyDo training.

Find out what other users say about the MouseKeyDo System.





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