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Top 10 Ergonomic Pens, Pencils, MarkersAbout.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD
Writing can be a stressful and painful task for people who have lost manual dexterity due to:
A comfortable pen makes writing easier and less stressful for people suffering with soreness, swelling, and joint pain in the hands, fingers, thumb, and wrist. Ergonomically-designed writing tools can maximize comfort. 1. Pilot® Dr. Grip® Neon-Colored Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium PointPilot's retractable cushion grip ballpoint. Cushion grip designed for comfort and to reduce writing fatigue. Recommended by the Arthritis Foundation.2. EzGrip Ergonomic Pens and GripsThe design of the EzGrip pen allows writing to be comfortable and effortless. The EzGrip pen eliminates cramping and pain by requiring minimal downward pressure from a single finger to control it and requires a very light grip. 5-star pen! Read the review.3. Uni-ball Mitsubishi Alpha Gel Ballpoint Pen SeriesThe Alpha Gel ballpoint pen was such a hit in Japan that Uni-ball now offers 6 variations of the line. The grip is filled with silicon gel making it a pen with unmatched comfort. The Alpha Gel HD line has a slightly firmer grip than the soft standard Alpha Gel.4. The Ring-PenThe design of this pen is beyond unique! The ring in the middle of the pen is for your index finger - which alters the grip and takes away strain and stress on the hand and fingers. Excellent for people with problems gripping. In the USA, buy from http://www.ringpenusa.com/5. Evo.penThe evo.pen has a unique shape, designed for adaptive use. It is unlike the usual cylindrical or stick pen style. The evo.pen is contoured to the shape of the index finger and supported by the thumb, allowing people to write without pain. Commended by the Arthritis Foundation, hand therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.6. Pilot® G-2™ Retractable Gel Ink Rollerball PenEasy grip makes writing less strenuous. Smooth gel ink. 7. Avery® Writes-A-Lot® Egrip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Pink BarrelChubby barrel for easy grip, designed for people who write a lot.8. Sanford® PhD™ Multi™ Multi-Purpose Writing Instrument, Pen/Pencil/PDA StylusGreat choice for those who love a wide barrel writing instrument in a pen/pencil combination.9. Papermate DynaGrip Plus Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Non-Refillable, Med, BlueComfortable grip. Smooth writing.10. BIC XXL Professional Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium, Silver Barrel/Black InkWide barrel grip. Comfortable to use. BIC brings you a great pen!Created: June 21, 2007 Suggested ReadingRelated Guide PicksOther Related Resources & Guide Picks About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. |
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