Loss Of Manual Dexterity
Writing can be a stressful and painful task for people who have lost manual dexterity due to:
arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis)
basal joint arthritis (CMC joint)
carpal tunnel syndrome
tendinitis (or tenosynovitis)
joint pain in hands, fingers, thumbs, or wrists
Picking an egornomic, arthritis-friendly pen can make writing less stressful for people suffering with soreness and swelling in:
hands
fingers
thumbs
wrists
The Power Of The Pen
If you enjoy journaling or if you do a lot of writing, a comfortable pen makes the task much easier. An arthritis-friendly pen can help keep your writing neat and legible.
Keeping an arthritis journal has shown many positive benefits. Writing your feelings in a journal or diary can help you better cope with your illness.
Features To Consider When Picking The Best Pen For You
Features to consider when picking an arthritis-friendly pen include:
price
comfort (i.e. how the pen fits your hand / weight of the pen)
an arthritis-friendly ergonomic design (look for pens that improve manual dexterity and reduce writing fatigue)
grip (wide-barrel pens can make for a better grip)
ease-of-use (roller ball pens are favored by many people because of how they glide on the paper, minimizing the pressure which must be applied)
Related Resources - Picking Your Pen
Ergonomic Arthritis-Friendly Pens
Arthritis-Friendly Products / Gadgets
Review: Dr. Grip Pen
Review: EzGrip Pens and Grips
Journaling and Journal Writing
How to Keep an Arthritis Journal
Journal Writing: The Write Treatment
