Mounting arm for trackball mouse

By using the mounting arm the mouse comes into the right position for the user to control it by mouth – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Helena sitting at the computer with a trackball mouse against her chin. The mouse sits on a long table mount, adjustable in several joints.

Helena at the computer

Helena uses the Slim Armstrong mounting arm to be able to use the mouse with her mouth, see associated tip. Slim Armstrong is a strong flexible telescopic mounting arm that can be attached to many different surfaces, from tubes to table tops. A small triangular mounting plate is included. It can handle up to 2 kg and is adjustable in all directions (360°).

Model: Slim Armstrong attachment for contacts

Purchased from
In Sweden: RehabCenter AB, rehabcenter.se/ is selling different mounting arms (last checked March 2020)

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
Helena and her husband’s

Table attachment plate for mounting arm

Table attachment plate for mounting arm

Mounting arm attachment plate with mouse on (close-up).

Mounting arm attachment plate with mouse on

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Author: Helena

Helena bor tillsammans med sin make och två tonårsbarn i en villa. Hon arbetar 75%. Sedan födsel har hon en sjukdom (spinal muskelatrofi) motsvarande en hög ryggmärgsskada. Hon har personlig assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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